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June 7, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. There will print pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

Later in the morning, the President will depart Los, Angeles, California en route Las Vegas, Nevada. The President’s departure from Los Angeles International Airport and his arrival at McCarran International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) where he will push Congress to pass his proposals to create jobs and improve the economic standing of middle class families. The President will speak specifically on his proposal to stop the planned doubling of interest rates for student loans, which would hit millions of hard-working middle class students and their families with the equivalent of a $1,000 tax if Congress doesn’t do its job and work together on a solution to keep rates low. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Las Vegas en route Washington, DC. The departure from McCarran International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET

12:00 PM

The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen of Finland

Pool Spray at the Top

1:20 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, Los Angeles, California Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only

2:20 PM

The President departs Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles International Airport Open Press

3:20 PM

The President arrives Las Vegas, Nevada

McCarran International Airport Open Press

3:50 PM

The President delivers remarks on college affordability

University of Nevada Las Vegas Open to pre-credentialed media

5:00 PM

The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada

McCarran International Airport Open Press

9:10 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

9:25 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Financial Times
Radio: CBS
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Dallas Morning News

June 6, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from the White House en route San Francisco, California.  The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at San Francisco International Airport are open press.  

In San Francisco, the President will attend two campaign events.  The first event at the Landmark Tower is closed press, and the second event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom is print pool for remarks only.

In the afternoon, the President will depart from San Francisco, en route Los Angeles.  The departure from San Francisco International Airport and arrival at Los Angeles International Airport are open press. 

In Los Angeles, the President will attend two campaign events.  The first event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel is pooled for television and open to still photographers and correspondents.  The second event at a private residence is print pool for remarks only. 

The President will spend the night in Los Angeles.

In the morning, the Vice President will travel to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. At 11:45 AM, the Vice President will deliver remarks on the Administration’s efforts to create jobs in the United States and restore middle class economic security. The Vice President will discuss the steps the Administration is taking to bring manufacturing jobs back to America and call on Congress to act on the President’s “To Do List” to create jobs. This event is open press.

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

All times ET

9:20 AM

The President departs the White House en route to 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 en route San Francisco, California

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:00 AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

11:45 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks on the Administration’s job creation efforts

North Carolina, Winston-Salem Open Press

2:45 PM

The President arrives San Francisco, California

San Francisco International Airport Open Press

3:20 PM

The President attends a campaign event

California, San Francisco, Landmark Tower Closed Press

5:15 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

California, San Francisco, Julia Morgan Ballroom Print Pool Remarks Only

6:15 PM

The President departs San Francisco, California en route Los Angeles, California

San Francisco International Airport Open Press

7:20 PM

The President arrives Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles International Airport Open Press

10:15 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

California, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Also Open to Still Photographers

11:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, California, Beverly Hills Print Pool Remarks Only

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:15 AM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: AURN
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Dallas Morning News

June 4, 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 travel to 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 three campaign events. The first will be print pool for remarks only and the second two are pooled press.

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.

Today the Vice President will travel to Miami, Florida. At 4:00 PM, the Vice President will deliver the commencement address to Cypress Bay High School graduates at Marlins Park. This event is open press.

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

 

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President recieves the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Press Briefing Room

3:25 PM

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

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 3:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:40 PM

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

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 2:00PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

4:00 PM

The Vice President delivers the commencement address to Cypress Bay High School

Marlins Park Open Press

4:35 PM

The President arrives in New York City

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

5:20 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence Print Pool Remarks Only

8:25 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Waldorf Astoria Pooled Press

9:35 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

New Amsterdam Theatre Pooled Press

11:20 PM

The President departs New York City en route Joint Base Andrews

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30 PM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: CQ
Radio: ABC
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 2:00 PM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: CQ
Radio: ABC

June 1, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from the White House en route Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport are open press. 

In Minneapolis, the President will tour the Honeywell Golden Valley facility and then deliver remarks urging Congress to act on the “To Do List”, specifically highlighting the need to honor our commitment to returning veterans by passing legislation that creates a Veterans Jobs Corps to help Afghanistan and Iraq veterans get jobs as cops and firefighters, as well as other jobs serving their communities.  The tour is pooled press and the President’s remarks at the Honeywell Golden Valley facility are open press. 

Later, the President will attend campaign events at the Bachelor Restaurant in Minneapolis.  He will deliver remarks at the first campaign event and then attend two campaign events. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only at the first event and the second and third events are closed press. 

In the afternoon, the President will depart Minneapolis en route Chicago, Illinois.  The departure from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and arrival at O’Hare International Airport are open press. 

In Chicago, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Chicago Cultural Center before delivering remarks at two campaign events at private residences in Chicago.  There will be pool coverage of the President’s remarks at the Chicago Cultural Center and print pool coverage for remarks only at the two private residences. 

The President will spend the night in Chicago.

All times ET

9:15 AM

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

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

9:30 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to Minneapolis, Minnesota

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:00 AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

10:45 AM

The President arrives at Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Open Press

11:45 AM

The President tours Honeywell’s Golden Valley facility

Honeywell Golden Valley Facility, Golden Valley, MN Pooled Press

12:10 PM

The President delivers remarks urging Congress to act on the “To Do List”

Honeywell Golden Valley Facility, Golden Valley, MN Open Press

1:15 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Minnesota, Minneapolis, Bachelor Farmer Restaurant Print Pool Remarks Only

1:50 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Minnesota, Minneapolis, Bachelor Farmer Restaurant Closed Press

2:25 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Minnesota, Minneapolis, Bachelor Farmer Restaurant Closed Press

3:20 PM

The President departs Minneapolis, Minnesota en route to Chicago, Illinois

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Open Press

4:20 PM

The President arrives in Chicago, Illinois

O’Hare International Airport Open Press

6:10 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, Illinois Pooled Press

7:25 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, Chicago, Illinois Print Pool Remarks Only

8:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, Chicago, Illinois Print Pool Remarks Only

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:15 AM EDT
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: Sirius
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Times

May 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 President and First Lady will meet for lunch with Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush in the Red Room. Former President George H.W. Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush and family members will also attend. This lunch is closed press.

Afterwards, the President and First Lady will welcome Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush to the White House for the official unveiling of their portraits. The Vice President, as well as former President George H.W. Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush will also attend. This ceremony is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Treasury Secretary Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Press Briefing Room

12:10 PM

The President and the First Lady meet for lunch with Former President George W. Bush , Former First Lady Laura Bush, Former President George H.W. Bush, Former First Lady Barbara Bush and family members

Red Room Closed Press

1:25 PM

The President and the First Lady welcome Former President George W. Bush and Former First Lady Laura Bush for the official unveiling of their portraits; The Vice President, Former President George H.W. Bush and Former First Lady Barbara Bush will attend

East Room Open Press Pre-set 11:30AM – Final Gather at 12:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:00 PM

The President meets with Secretary Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

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

May 30, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will attend an annual hurricane preparedness briefing in the Situation Room.  This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will sign the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank at the White House. As the President has said, this important step will help American businesses create jobs here at home and sell their products around the world – all at no cost to taxpayers. Last year marked the highest level of financing in the Bank’s 77-year history, as they supported thousands of U.S. companies.  Over the last several months, the President met with business leaders in Washington, visited workers at companies like Boeing, and urged Congress to reauthorize the Bank to keep building on this progress. This event in the South Court Auditorium is open press.

In the evening, the President will host a Jewish American Heritage Month reception in the East Room.  There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President attends an annual hurricane preparedness briefing

Situation Room Closed Press

11:40 AM

The President signs the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank

South Court Auditorium Open Press Pre-Set 10:30AM, Final Gather 11:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

2:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate

Press Briefing Room

5:00 PM

The President hosts a Jewish American Heritage Month reception

East Room Pooled Press Pre-Set 4:00PM, Final Gather 4:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

May 29, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office.  These meetings are closed press.

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

Later in the afternoon, the President will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom.  The Medal of Freedom is our Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.  The ceremony is open press.

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

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

2:45 PM

The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

3:25 PM

The President and First Lady honor recipients of the 2011 Medal of Freedom in a ceremony

East Room Open Press (Pre-set 2:30PM – Final Gather at 3:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

5:00 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Panetta

Oval Office Closed Press

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

May 25, 2012

The Schedule

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

All times ET

8:00 AM

The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Italy David Thorne

Naval Observatory

11:00 AM

The President Receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

Vice President attends the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office

11:45 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks at TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp

Virginia, Arlington

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

May 24, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will attend a campaign event at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California. This event is closed press. 

Later in the morning, the President will travel to Newton, Iowa. The departure from Moffett Federal Airfield and the arrival at Des Moines International Airport are open press.

 While in Newton, the President will tour and deliver remarks at TPI Composites, a wind manufacturer where he will urge Congress to act on the “To Do List,” specifically highlighting the need to invest in clean energy by passing legislation that will extend the Production Tax Credit (PTC) to support American jobs and manufacturing in the wind industry alongside an expansion of the 48C Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit that supports American-made clean energy manufacturing. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour and the President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Des Moines, Iowa for a campaign event. This event is open press. 

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

All times ET

12:10 AM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

California, Fox Theatre, Redwood City Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents (Pooled for TV, Open to Stills and Correspondents)

11:30 AM

The President attends a campaign event

California, The Fairmont Hotel, San Jose Closed Press

1:00 PM

The President departs San Jose, California en route Newton, Iowa

Moffett Federal Airfield Open Press

2:00 PM

The President arrives Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines International Airport Open Press

2:55 PM

The President tours TPI Composites, a wind manufacturer

Iowa, TPI Composites, Newton Travel Pool Coverage

5:15 PM

The President delivers remarks on urging Congress to act on the “To Do List"

Iowa, TPI Composites, Newton Open Press

7:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Des Moines, Iowa, Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center Open Press

9:20 PM

The President departs Des Moines, Iowa en route Joint Base Andrews

Des Moines International Airport Open Press

11:30 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool

11:45 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:30PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Tribune
Radio: VOA
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Politico

May 23, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Peterson Air Force Base are open press.

While in Colorado Springs, the President will deliver the commencement address at the United States Air Force Academy.  This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Colorado Springs, Colorado en route Denver, Colorado. The departure from Peterson Air Force Base and the arrival at Buckley Air Force Base are open press.

While in Denver, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Hyatt Regency Denver. This event is pooled for TV and open to stills and correspondents.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Denver, Colorado en route Mountain View, California. The departure from Buckley Air Force Base and the arrival at Moffett Federal Airfield are open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence in Atherton, California. This event is print pool for remarks only.

Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Fox Theatre in Redwood City, California. This event is pooled for TV and open to stills and correspondents.

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

All times ET

7:00 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

Open Press (Final Gather 6:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

7:15 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Colorado Springs, Colorado

Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 6:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

10:40 AM

The President arrives Colorado Springs, Colorado

Peterson Air Force Base Open Press

12:00 PM

The President delivers the commencement address at the United States Air Force Academy

Air Force Academy Open to pre-credentialed media

3:30 PM

The President departs Colorado Springs en route Denver, Colorado

Peterson Air Force Base Open Press

4:00 PM

The President arrives Denver, Colorado

Buckley Air Force Base Open Press

5:35 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Hyatt Regency Denver Pooled for TV, Open to Stills and Correspondents

6:35 PM

The President departs Denver, Colorado en route Mountain View, California

Buckley Air Force Base Open Press

6:45 PM

The Vice President hosts a reception for leaders of labor organizations

Naval Observatory

9:10 PM

The President arrives Mountain View, California

Moffett Federal Airfield Open Press

10:20 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence, California, Atherton Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 6:15AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: Talk Radio
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: New York Times