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August 6, 2012

The Schedule

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

Later, the President will sign the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. There will be a pool spray of the bill signing in the Oval Office.

 In the afternoon, the President will depart the White House en route Stamford, Connecticut. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press. 

 In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Stamford Marriott Hotel. This event will be pooled press.

 Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. This event will be print pool for remarks only.  

 In the evening, the President will return to Washington, DC.  The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will be in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. There are no public events scheduled.

All times ET

11:30 AM

The President recieves the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Press Briefing Room

1:50 PM

The President signs the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012

Oval Office Pool Spray Final Gather 1:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:20 PM

The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 2:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:35 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Stamford, Connecticut

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 2:15PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

4:30 PM

The President arrives in New York, New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

6:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Stamford, Connecticut, Stamford Marriott Hotel Pooled Press

8:30 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, Connecticut, Westport Print Pool Remarks Only

10:05 PM

The President departs New York, New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

11:00 PM

The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

11:15 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:30 AM EDT, 10:00 PM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Examiner
Radio: CBS
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 2:15 PM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Times

August 2, 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 will depart the White House en route Orlando, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Orlando International Airport are open press.

At 11:00 AM, the Vice President will meet with Attorney General Eric Holder at the White House.

While in Orlando, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Rollins College. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

Later, the President will deliver remarks by video stream to the Blog’Her Conference. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Orlando, Florida en route Leesburg, Virginia. The departure from Orlando International Airport and the arrival at Dulles International Airport are open press.

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

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Loudoun County High School in Leesburg, Virginia. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

At night, the President will depart Leesburg, Virginia en route the White House. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s departure and the President’s arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

All times ET

10:15 AM

The President and the Vice President recieve the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The Vice President meets with Attorney General Eric Holder

White House Closed Press

11:05 AM

The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

11:20 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Orlando, Florida

Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time 8:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

1:15 PM

The President arrives in Orlando, Florida

Orlando International Airport Open Press

2:40 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Florida, Orlando, Rollins College Open to pre-credentialed media

4:30 PM

The President delivers remarks to the Blog Her Conference

Florida, Orlando, Rollins College Travel Pool Coverage via Audio Feed

5:20 PM

The President departs Orlando, Florida en route to Virginia

Orlando International Airport Open Press

7:15 PM

The President arrives in Virginia

Dulles International Airport Open Press

7:50 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Virginia, Loudoun County High School, Leesburg Open to pre-credentialed media

8:50 PM

The President departs Leesburg, Virginia en route to the White House

Travel Pool Coverage

9:00 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:40PM – 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  Pool Call Time: 8:40 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Post
Radio: NPR

August 1, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Mansfield, Ohio. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Mansfield Air National Guard Base are open press. 

While in Mansfield, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Mansfield Central Park. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Mansfield, Ohio, en route Akron, Ohio. The departure from the Mansfield Air National Guard Base and the arrival at Akron-Canton Regional Airport are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the John S. Knight Center. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will return to Washington, DC.  The departure from Akron-Canton Regional Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

Today, the Vice President will meet with senior advisors.

At 5:15 PM, the Vice President will host a reception for the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues at the Naval Observatory.

All times ET

9:50 AM

The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 9:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

10:05 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Mansfield, Ohio

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

11:15 AM

The President arrives in Mansfield, Ohio

Mansfield Air National Guard Base Open Press

11:40 AM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Open to pre-credentialed media

2:30 PM

The President departs Mansfield, Ohio en route to Akron, Ohio

Mansfield Air National Guard Base Open Press

3:00 PM

The President arrives in Akron, Ohio

Akron-Canton Regional Airport Open Press

3:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

John S. Knight Center Open to pre-credentialed media

5:05 PM

The President departs Akron, Ohio

Akron-Canton Regional Airport Open Press

5:15 PM

The Vice President hosts a reception for the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

Naval Observatory

6:15 PM

The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

6:30 PM

The President arrives at 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 EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Scripps Howard
Radio: Talk Radio
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

July 31, 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.

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

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Presss Briefing Room

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

July 30, 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 participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington.  The presentation of credentials is a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an Ambassador’s service in Washington. This event is closed press. The following Ambassadors will attend:

His Excellency Ramon Gil-Casares Satrustegui, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain
His Excellency Maitine Djoumbe, Ambassador of the Republic of Chad
His Excellency Cheikh Niang, Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal
Her Excellency Jadranka Negodic, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina
His Excellency Joseph Cole, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta
His Excellency Stephen Charles Vasciannie, Ambassador of Jamaica
His Excellency Rudolf Simon Bekink, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
His Excellency Akec Khoc Aciew Khoc, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan
His Excellency Ashok Kumar, Ambassador of the Republic of Singapore
His Excellency Than Swe, Ambassador of the Union of Burma
His Excellency Nuriddin Shamsov, Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan
His Excellency Andris Razans, Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart the White House en route New York City. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only at the NoMad Hotel.

Later in the evening, the President will depart New York City en route Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport as well as the arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Chicago, Illinois. At 1:15 PM CT, the Vice President will attend a campaign event.

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

All times ET

11:10 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest

Press Briefing Room

1:45 PM

The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony

Oval Office Closed Press

2:15 PM

The Vice President attends a campaign event

Chicago, Illinois

3:30 PM

The President departs the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 3:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:45 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to New York City

Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 2:15PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

4:40 PM

The President arrives in New York City

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

8:05 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

New York City, NoMad Hotel Print Pool Remarks Only

9:35 PM

The President departs New York City en route to Joint Base Andrews

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

10:30 PM

The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

10:45 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM EDT, 9:45 PM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: McClatchy
Radio: SRN
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Politico

July 27, 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.

Also in the morning, the President will sign the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act, which will help deepen our security cooperation with Israel. There will be a pool spray of the bill signing in the Oval Office.

Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Ambassador Crocker in the Oval Office. The President and the Vice President will then meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will attend a campaign event at the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, DC.  This event is closed press. 

Later, the President will travel to McLean, Virginia. The departure from the South Lawn will be open press, and the arrival in McLean, Virginia will be in-town travel pool coverage.

In McLean, the President will attend two campaign events at a private residence. The first event is closed press and the second event is print pool for remarks only.

In the evening, the President will return to Washington, DC.  The arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

All times ET

9:40 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:15 AM

The President signs the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act

Oval Office Pool Spray (Final Gather (9:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:00 AM

The President and the Vice President meet with Ambassador Crocker

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

1:10 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Washington, DC, Jefferson Hotel Closed Press (In-Town Pool Gather Time 12:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:45 PM

The President departs the White House en route McLean, Virginia

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 4:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

5:25 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Private Residence, Virginia, McLean Closed Press

7:35 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, Virginia, McLean Pooled Press Print Pool for Remarks Only

8:25 PM

The President departs McLean, Virginia en route the White House

Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage

8:35 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 8:15PM – 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

July 26, 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 will meet with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Shinseki in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will hold a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

In the evening, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

11:00 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President meets with Secretary Shinseki

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Press Briefing Room

2:10 PM

The President holds a Cabinet Meeting

Cabinet Meeting Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 1:50PM – Brady Press Briefing Room

4:45 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary Panetta

Oval Office Closed Press

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

July 25, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Seattle, Washington en route New Orleans, Louisiana. The departure from Boeing Field and the arrival at Louis Armstrong International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will attend a campaign event at a private residence. This campaign event is closed press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the House of Blues. The President’s remarks will be pooled for TV and open to stills and correspondents.

Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the National Urban League convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The President’s remarks are open press.

Later, the President will depart New Orleans, Louisiana en route Washington, DC. The departure from Louis Armstrong International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At 1:00 PM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the International Association of Fire Fighters 51st Convention. This event is open press.

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

All times ET

12:25 PM

The President departs Seattle, Washington en route to New Orleans, Louisiana

Boeing Field Open Press

1:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the International Association of Fire Fighters 51st Convention

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open Press

4:25 PM

The President arrives in New Orleans, Louisiana

Louis Armstrong International Airport Closed Press

4:50 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Private Residence Closed Press

6:45 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

The House of Blues Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

8:00 PM

The President delivers remarks the National Urban League convention

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Open Press

9:25 PM

The President departs New Orleans, Louisiana en route to Joint Base Andrews

Louis Armstrong International Airport Open Press

11:40 PM

The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

11:55 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 11:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:30 PM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: New York Times
Radio: AP
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal

July 24, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart San Francisco, California en route Portland, Oregon. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and the arrival at Portland International Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will attend a campaign event at the Oregon Convention Center. This campaign event is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event. The President’s remarks at the Oregon Convention Center will be pooled for TV and open to stills and correspondents. Later, the President will depart Portland, Oregon en route Seattle, Washington. The departure from Portland International Airport and the arrival at Boeing Field are open press. In the evening, the President will attend two campaign events at a private residence in Hunts Point, Washington. The first event is closed press and there will be print pool coverage for the President’s remarks only at the second event. The President will remain overnight in Seattle, Washington. The Vice President will meet with senior advisors at the White House.
All times ET

1:15 PM

The President departs San Francisco, California en route to Portland, Oregon

San Francisco International Airport Open Press

2:40 PM

The President arrives in Portland, Oregon

Portland International Airport Open Press

4:50 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Oregon Convention Center, Portland Oregon Closed Press

7:10 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

8:05 PM

The President departs Portland, Oregon en route to Seattle, Washington

Portland International Airport Open Press

8:50 PM

The President arrives in Seattle, Washington

Boeing Field Open Press

9:15 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Private Residence, Washington, Hunts Point Closed Press

11:15 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, Washington, Hunts Point Print Pool Remarks Only

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

July 23, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart San Francisco, California, en route Reno, Nevada. The departure from San Francisco International Airport and arrival at Nevada Air National Guard at Tahoe International Airport are open press.

In Reno, the President will take part in an official event where he will deliver remarks at the 113th National Convention of the VFW.  These remarks at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center are open to pre-credentialed media. 

The President will then depart Reno, Nevada, en route Oakland, California. The departure from Nevada Air National Guard at Tahoe International Airport and the arrival at Oakland International Airport are open press.

In Oakland, the President will attend three campaign events.  The first event at the Scottish Rite Center is closed press. The second event at a private home will be print pool for remarks only.  The third event at the Fox Theatre is pooled for television and open to pre-credentialed still photographers and correspondents. 

The President will spend the night in San Francisco, California.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Palm Beach, Florida. At 11:00 AM, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the National Association of Police Organizations 34th Annual Convention. This event is open press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will return to Washington, DC.

All times ET

11:00 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the National Association of Police Organizations 34th Annual Convention

Florida, Palm Beach Open Press

2:25 PM

The President departs San Francisco, California en route to Reno, Nevada

San Francisco International Airport Open Press

3:10 PM

The President arrives in Reno, Nevada

Nevada Air National Guard at Tahoe International Airport Open Press

3:35 PM

The President delivers remarks at the 113th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Reno Sparks Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media

5:00 PM

The President departs Reno, Nevada en route to Oakland, California

Nevada Air National Guard at Tahoe International Airport Open Press

5:50 PM

The President arrives in Oakland, California

Jacksonville International Airport Open Press

6:20 PM

The President attends a campaign event

California, Oakland, The Scottish Rite Center Closed Press

8:35 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence Print Pool Remarks only

10:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

California, Oakland, The Fox Theatre Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

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