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November 16, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will host the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress at the White House to discuss a balanced approach to reduce the deficit and strengthen our economy. The Vice President will also attend. The President will be joined by Majority Leader Reid, Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting in the Roosevelt Room.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with leaders of civic organizations and other outside groups on these issues. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President hosts the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress at the White House to discuss a balanced approach to reduce the deficit and strengthen our economy; the Vice President also attends Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top (Gather Time 10:00AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
2:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with leaders of civic organizations and other outside groups Roosevelt Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Tribune
Radio: NPR

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Weekly Wrap Up: "That’s Who We Are"

Here’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.

6:00 PM ET by Lea Prohov

Hearing from the White House in a New Way

The White House is always looking for new ways to help Americans engage with President Obama and his administration, so we're excited to launch our official presence on SoundCloud - a social platform devoted to sharing sounds, including recorded speeches and music.

5:13 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

From the Archives: Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta Awarded Medal of Honor

November 16 marks the two-year anniversary of the President awarding the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta.

5:00 PM ET by Lea Prohov

President Obama Meets with the Leaders of Congress

President Obama hosts Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker John Boehner, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at the White House for talks on the economy.

3:32 PM ET by Matt Compton

President Obama Tours Storm Damage in New York

12:15 PM ET by Lea Prohov

West Wing Week: 11/16/12 or "That's Who We Are"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

November 15, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to New York City. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.

While in the New York City area, the President will view storm damage, talk with citizens who are recovering from the storm and thank first responders who put their lives at risk to protect their communities. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s visit.

In the afternoon, the President will depart from New York City en route Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

In the evening, the President will host cast and crew members of the film Lincoln for a screening at the White House. This screening is closed press.

In the morning, the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus at the Naval Observatory.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend a meeting with mayors from across the country to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit, as well as efforts to get Congress to act so that taxes don’t go up on 98 percent of Americans at the end of the year.

All times ET
10:20 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
10:35 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 9:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
11:30 AM	The President arrives New York City John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
12:15 PM	The President views storm damage, talks with citizens who are recovering from the storm and thanks first responders who put their lives at risk to protect their communities Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
2:55 PM	The President departs New York City John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
3:50 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
4:05 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 3:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:35 PM	The President hosts cast and crew members of the film Lincoln for a screening at the White House Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: FOX

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

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President Obama Meets Sandy Survivors in Staten Island

The President promised his support to those affected by the storm, and said that he would return to the region again and again, until the rebuilding is complete.

6:26 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

November 14, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch. This lunch in the Private Dining Room is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a news conference in the East Room. This is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will attend a meeting with business leaders to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:30 PM	The President holds a news conference East Room Open Press (Pre-set 12:00PM – Final Gather 1:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:45 PM	The President and the Vice President attend a meeting with business leaders to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit The Roosevelt Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Scripps Howard
Radio: CBS

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President Obama: There's Only One Way to Solve These Challenges - Together

President Obama explains that solving our biggest challenges will require lawmakers to work together.

5:26 PM ET by Megan Slack

White House Celebrates Diwali

South Asian American community leaders, elected officials, entrepreneurs, and Obama Administration officials commemorated Diwali at the White House with remarks from Vice President Joe Biden on the importance of the holiday.

4:43 PM ET by Danielle Borrin

November 13, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President and the Vice President will attend a meeting with leaders from the labor community and other progressive leaders to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:45 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President and the Vice President attend a meeting with leaders from the labor community and other progressive leaders to discuss the actions we need to take to keep our economy growing and find a balanced approach to reduce our deficit The Roosevelt Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: AURN

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So Who Were Those 14 People Standing Behind the President?

Fourteen people stood behind the President as he laid out his strategy for moving our country forward. Learn who they were and what brought them to the White House.

1:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

President Obama Marks Diwali

President Obama wishes those celebrating the holiday a Happy Diwali.

12:53 PM ET by Megan Slack

Veterans Helping Survivors on the Road to Recovery

12:00 PM ET by Michael Byrne

November 9, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver a statement in the East Room about the action we need to take to keep our economy growing and reduce our deficit. This statement is open press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
1:05 PM	The President delivers a statement about the action we need to take to keep our economy growing and reduce our deficit East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 12:00PM—Final Gather 12:45PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: Talk Radio

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Weekly Wrap Up: Our Journey Forward

Here’s a quick glimpse at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.

5:00 PM ET by Lea Prohov

President Obama: "Let's Get to Work"

President Obama lays out his strategy for moving the country forward, growing the economy, and reducing our deficits.

2:40 PM ET by Matt Compton

From the Archives: President Obama Marks Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a time show thanks to the men and women whose service and sacrifice have helped secure more than two centuries of American progress, but we should spend all our days determined to keep the promises that we've made to all who answer this country's call.

12:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

Supporting Human Rights in Burma

President Obama's policy approach to Burma has been to support reform and those championing it – an investment in Burma’s future that the President will personally reinforce later this month during his historic visit to Rangoon.

10:01 AM ET by Samantha Power

West Wing Week: 11/09/12 or "Our Journey Forward"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

November 8, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the morning, the Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware.

Later, the Vice President will return to Washington, DC.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
11:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico
Radio: Sirius XM

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Sandy Recovery Efforts Continue as Latest Storm Moves On

6:00 PM ET by Secretary Ray LaHood

November 7, 2012

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the First Family will depart from Chicago, Illinois en route Washington, DC. The departure from O’Hare International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

All times ET
3:40 PM	The First Family departs Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois, O’Hare International Airport Open Press
5:15 PM	The First Family arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
5:30 PM	The First Family arrives the White House Open Press Final Gather 5:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 3:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: New York Times
Radio: SRN

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tribune
Radio: NPR

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November 6, 2012

The Schedule

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at McCormick Place, Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Vice President, the First Family and Dr. Biden will also attend. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

The First Family will remain overnight in Chicago, Illinois.

All times ET
2:15 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden travels to Chicago, Illinois Chicago O’Hare International Airport Open Press

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: ABC
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: NY Post
Radio: NPR

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Politico
Radio: NPR

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FEMA Works with State and Local Officials to Prepare Region for the Nor’easter

The federal government is standing ready to deploy additional resources to respond to the Nor’easter forecasted to impact the region still trying to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. This new coastal storm is predicted to strike after midnight Tuesday with impacts continuing Wednesday and into Thursday.

8:27 PM ET by Lars Anderson

November 2, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, Ohio. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

At 11:15 AM CT, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Aldrich Middle School in Beloit, Wisconsin. This event is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Springfield High School in Springfield, Ohio. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will travel to Superior, Wisconsin. At 4:00 PM CT, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Superior Middle School. This event is open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will travel to Aurora, Colorado, where he will remain overnight.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart from Springfield, Ohio en route Lima, Ohio. The departure from Springfield Municipal Airport and the arrival at Lima Allen County Airport will be open press.

Later, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will depart from Lima, Ohio en route Washington, DC. The departure from Lima Allen County Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

All times ET
1:05 AM	The President arrives Columbus, Ohio Rickenbacker International Airport Open Press
10:20 AM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Ohio, Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard Open to pre-credentialed media
12:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Wisconsin, Aldrich Middle School, Beloit Open Press
12:55 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Ohio, Springfield, Springfield High School Open to pre-credentialed media
2:10 PM	The President departs Springfield, Ohio Springfield Municipal Airport Open Press
2:40 PM	The President arrives Lima, Ohio Lima Allen County Airport Open Press
3:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Ohio, Lima Senior High School, Lima Open Press
5:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Wisconsin, Superior Middle School, Superior Open Press
5:10 PM	The President departs Lima, Ohio Lima Allen County Airport Open Press
6:25 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
6:40 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 6:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 4:30 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: National Journal
Radio: AP

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Washington Post
Radio: NPR

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Weekly Wrap Up: “What’s Brightest in America”

Here's the week in review of the federal response to Hurricane Sandy.

6:00 PM ET by Lea Prohov

How to Help the Survivors of Hurricane Sandy

Here are suggestions from FEMA about ways to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

1:48 PM ET by Matt Compton

The Employment Situation in October

Private sector businesses added 184,000 jobs last month, the biggest monthly gain in eight months. The economy has now added private sector jobs for 32 straight months.

9:30 AM ET by Alan Krueger

West Wing Week: 11/02/12 or "What’s Brightest in America"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. his week, with the arrival of the historic Superstorm Sandy, the President worked alongside FEMA officials and the American Red Cross, addressed the nation and federal agencies on emergency preparedness and recovery, and visited with some of those affected by the storm.

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

November 1, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from Washington, DC en route Green Bay, Wisconsin. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Austin Straubel International Airport will be open press.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Austin Straubel International Airport in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later, the President will depart from Green Bay, Wisconsin en route Las Vegas, Nevada. The departure from Austin Straubel International Airport and the arrival at McCarran International Airport will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Cheyenne Sports Complex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart from Las Vegas, Nevada en route Denver, Colorado. The departure from McCarran International Airport and the arrival at Denver International Airport will be open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Coors Events Center in Denver, Colorado. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the evening, the President will depart from Denver, Colorado en route Columbus, Ohio. The departure from Denver International Airport and the arrival at Rickenbacker International Airport will be open press.

The President will remain overnight in Columbus, Ohio.

At 11:45 AM CT, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at West Middle School in Muscatine, Iowa. This event is open press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will travel to Fort Dodge, Iowa. At 4:00 PM CT, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Opera House at Fort Museum. This event is open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will travel to Beloit, Wisconsin, where he will remain overnight.

All times ET
9:20 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
9:35 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 8:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
10:35 AM	The President arrives Green Bay, Wisconsin Austin Straubel International Airport Open Press
10:40 AM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Wisconsin, Austin Straubel International Airport, Green Bay Open to pre-credentialed media
11:45 AM	The President departs Green Bay, Wisconsin Austin Straubel International Airport Open Press
12:45 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Iowa, West Middle School, Muscatine Open Press
4:15 PM	The President arrives Las Vegas, Nevada McCarran International Airport Open Press
5:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Iowa, Opera House at Fort Museum, Fort Dodge Open Press
5:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Nevada, Las Vegas, Cheyenne Sports Complex Open to pre-credentialed media
6:25 PM	The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada McCarran International Airport Open Press
7:55 PM	The President arrives Denver, Colorado Denver International Airport Open Press
9:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Denver, Colorado, Coors Events Center Open to pre-credentialed media
10:45 PM	The President departs Denver, Colorado Denver International Airport Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: MediaNews
Radio: ABC

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

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