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October 17, 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 President will depart from Washington, DC en route Mt. Vernon, Iowa. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Eastern Iowa Airport are open press.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. The President's remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterwards, the Vice President will travel to Reno, Nevada. At 5:00 PM PT, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Reno Ballroom. This event is open press.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Greeley, Colorado. At 12:00 PM MT, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Island Grove Exhibit Hall. This event is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart from Mt. Vernon, Iowa en route Athens, Ohio. The departure from Eastern Iowa Airport and the arrival at Rickenbacker International Airport are open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The President's remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the Vice President will travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, where he will remain overnight.

Later in the evening, the President will depart Athens, Ohio en route Washington, DC. The departure from Rickenbacker International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
12:00 AM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
12:15 AM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 11:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
9:10 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
9:25 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)
9:40 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 8:15AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
11:50 AM	The President arrives Mt. Vernon, Iowa Eastern Iowa Airport Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 8:15AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
12:45 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Iowa, Cornell College, Mt. Vernon Open to pre-credentialed media
2:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Colorado, Island Grove Exhibit Hall, Greeley Open Press
2:55 PM	The President departs Mt. Vernon, Iowa Eastern Iowa Airport Open Press
4:15 PM	The President arrives Athens, Ohio Rickenbacker International Airport Open Press
6:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Ohio, Ohio University, Athens Open to pre-credentialed media
7:35 PM	The President departs Athens, Ohio Rickenbacker International Airport Open Press
8:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Reno, Nevada, Reno Ballroom Open Press
8:45 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
9:00 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 8:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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

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Celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week

Check out the special events that allow the public to enjoy National Wildlife Refuge Week at all 560 national wildlife refuges.

4:25 PM ET by Dan Ashe

October 16, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from Williamsburg, Virginia en route Hempstead, New York. The departure from Newport News International Airport and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. At 12:00 PM, the Vice President will attend funeral services for Senator Arlen Specter.

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

In the evening, the President will participate in the second Presidential Debate at Hofstra University. The First Lady will also attend. The event is open to pre-credentialed media.

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

All times ET
11:50 AM	The President departs Williamsburg, Virginia Newport News International Airport Open Press
12:00 PM	The Vice President attends funeral services for Senator Arlen Specter Pennsylvania, Penn Valley
12:55 PM	The President arrives New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
9:00 PM	The President participates in the second Presidential Debate; the First Lady also attends Hofstra University Open to pre-credentialed media
11:05 PM	The President departs New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 11:15 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Post
Radio: FOX

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

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October 15, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. The Vice President will participate in the Presidential Daily Briefing via teleconference. This meeting is closed press.

The Vice President will meet with senior advisors in the afternoon.

All times ET
10:10 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Virginia, Kingsmill Resort, Williamsburg Closed Press

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

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Blog Action Day: “The Power of We”

For Blog Action Day 2012 the White House reflects on moments over the past year when everyday Americans joined together to demonstrate the “power of we.”

4:11 PM ET by Macon Phillips

Staying Safe Online

The White House Cybersecurity Coordinator joined leaders to discuss the importance of National Cyber Security Awareness month, and offers some basic steps to be more secure at home.

4:04 PM ET by Michael Daniel

October 12, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will travel to La Crosse, Wisconsin. At 1:45 PM, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. This event is open press.

Later, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will return to Wilmington, Delaware.

In the evening, the President will have dinner at a local restaurant with winners of a campaign contest. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the dinner.

All times ET
11:15 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:45 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden deliver remarks at a campaign event Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse Open Press
6:30 PM	The President has dinner with winners of a campaign contest Washington, DC Pool Spray at the Top (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Tribune
Radio: ABC

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Weekly Wrap Up: “Our Journey Is Never Hopeless, Our Work Is Never Done”

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

4:00 PM ET by Lea Prohov

Catching Up with the Curator: The White House Fire of 1814

White House Curator Bill Allman discusses the fire that nearly destroyed the White House in 1814.

12:12 PM ET by Matt Compton

Photo Gallery: Behind the Scenes in September 2012

Check out the latest release from the White House Photo Office.

11:03 AM ET by Lea Prohov

West Wing Week: 10/12/12 or "Our Journey Is Never Hopeless, Our Work Is Never Done"

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

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

October 11, 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 travel to Danville, Kentucky. The arrival at Lexington Blue Grass Airport at 12:45 PM is open press.

Later in the morning, the President will travel to Miami, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Miami-Dade International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Bank United Center Arena at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the JW Marriot Marquis Miami. The President’s remarks will be pooled press.

In the evening, the President will depart Miami, Florida en route Washington, DC. The departure from Miami-Dade International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

In the evening, the Vice President will participate in the Vice Presidential Debate at Centre College. Dr. Jill Biden will also attend. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

Later, the Vice President will return to Wilmington, Delaware.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:55 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 11:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:10 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 10:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
2:35 PM	The President arrives Miami, Florida Miami-Dade International Airport Open Press
3:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Florida, Coral Gables, Bank United Center Arena, the University of Miami Open to pre-credentialed media
6:55 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event JW Marriot Marquis Miami Pooled Press
8:05 PM	The President departs Miami, Florida Miami-Dade International Airport Open Press
10:15 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
10:30 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 10:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: VOA

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Times

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Celebrating the Power of Girls

Every year on October 11, countries around the world will honor the importance of empowering girls so that they can reach their full potential. Happy first-ever International Day of the Girl!

5:34 PM ET by Avra Siegel

October 10, 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 afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

The Vice President will be in Wilmington, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET
10:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
1:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Scripps Howard
Radio: Talk Radio

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October 9, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from San Francisco, California en route Columbus, Ohio. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and the arrival at Rickenbacker Inland Port will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will depart from Columbus, Ohio en route Washington, DC. The departure from Rickenbacker Inland Port and the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press

All times ET
12:25 PM	The President departs San Francisco, CA San Francisco International Airport Open Press
4:20 PM	The President arrives Columbus, OH Rickenbacker Inland Port Open Press
5:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Ohio, Ohio State University, Columbus Open to pre-credentialed media
7:15 PM	The President departs Columbus, OH Rickenbacker Inland Port Open Press
8:25 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
8:40 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 8:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tampa Bay Times
Radio: Sirius XM

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

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Happy Birthday, Bo!

The First Dog, Bo, turns four years old today.

12:23 PM ET by Lea Prohov

From the Archives: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to honor those lost to the disease and recognize the importance of prevention and early detection in the fight against breast cancer.

12:16 PM ET by Megan Slack

October 5, 2012

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

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

In the afternoon, the President will depart Virginia en route Cleveland, Ohio. The departure from Dulles International Airport and the arrival at Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later, the President will depart from Cleveland, Ohio en route Washington, DC. The departure from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President departs the White House en route Fairfax, Virginia Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 9:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
10:50 AM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Fairfax, Virginia, George Mason University Open to pre-credentialed media
12:05 PM	The President departs Virginia Dulles International Airport Open Press
1:15 PM	The President arrives Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Open Press
2:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Ohio, Cleveland, Cleveland State University Open to pre-credentialed media
4:55 PM	The President departs Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport Open Press
6:05 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
6:20 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 6:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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

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What You Missed: WH Office Hours on Empowering Women & Girls Through the Equal Futures Partnership

Samantha Power and Valerie Jarrett take to Twitter for a Q&A about Equal Futures, a new partnership to advance the rights and opportunities of women and girls.

5:46 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Weekly Wrap Up: Operation Educate the Educators

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

5:00 PM ET by Lea Prohov

The Employment Situation in September

Private sector establishments added 104,000 jobs last month, and overall non-farm payroll employment rose by 114,000. The economy has now added private sector jobs for 31 straight months.

9:30 AM ET by Alan Krueger, Alan B. Krueger

West Wing Week: 10/05/12 or "Operation Educate the Educators"

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

12:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

October 4, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Sloan’s Lake Park in Denver, Colorado. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President will depart from Denver, Colorado en route Madison, Wisconsin. The departure from Buckley Air Force Base and the arrival at Dane County Regional Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart from Madison, Wisconsin en route Washington, DC. The departure from Dane County Regional Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Council Bluffs, Iowa. At 1:15 PM CT, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Mid-America Center. This event is open press.

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

All times ET
12:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Denver, Colorado, Sloan’s Lake Park Open to pre-credentialed media
1:35 PM	The President departs Denver, Colorado Buckley Air Force Base
2:15 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a campaign event Iowa, Council Bluffs, Mid-America Center Open Press
3:35 PM	The President arrives Madison, Wisconsin Dane County Regional Airport Open Press
4:40 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Wisconsin, Madison, University of Wisconsin-Madison Open to pre-credentialed media
6:05 PM	The President departs Madison, Wisconsin Dane County Regional Airport Open Press
7:55 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
8:05 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 7:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 6:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico
Radio: AURN

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: New York Times
Radio: NPR

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Office Hours on Equal Futures: Empowering Women and Girls at Home and Abroad

On Friday, October 5th at 2:30 p.m. EDT join Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to the President and Samantha Power, Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs on Twitter for a live Q&A on the Equal Futures Partnership.

1:00 PM ET by Erin Lindsay

National Energy Action Month

It's National Energy Action Month. Learn how President is pursuing an all-of-the-above strategy to help the United States achieve energy independence.

12:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

Launching the Equal Futures Partnership to Expand Women’s Political and Economic Participation

Closing the gender gap in women’s political and economic participation will help secure greater prosperity for everyone

9:53 AM ET by Liz Drew

October 3, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from Henderson, Nevada en route Denver, Colorado. The departure from McCarran International Airport and the arrival at Buckley Air Force Base are open press.

The Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

In the evening, the President will participate in the first Presidential Debate at the University of Denver. The First Lady will also attend. The event is open to pre-credentialed media.

The President and the First Lady will remain overnight in Denver.

All times ET
2:25 PM	The President departs Henderson, Nevada McCarran International Airport Open Press
3:55 PM	The President arrives Denver, Colorado Buckley Air Force Base Open Press
9:00 PM	The President participates in the first Presidential Debate; the First Lady also attends University of Denver Open to pre-credentialed media

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

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Joining Forces to Train Teachers to Serve Military Children

More than 100 colleges of education have joined “Operation Educate the Educators” which is dedicated to raising awareness about military children in classrooms, and to helping better prepare teachers to support those students

5:23 PM ET by Dr. Jill Biden

An International Approach to Military Mental Health

Rosye Cloud, Director of Policy for Veterans, Wounded Warriors and Military Families, addresses the faulty perceptions surrounding military mental health, and explains how collaboration with our international partners will continue to strengthen the advancements we have already made.

10:24 AM ET by Rosye B. Cloud, Rosye Cloud