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March 29, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks urging Congress to vote to end the billions in taxpayer dollars handed out to oil companies every year. The Senate is scheduled to vote on legislation on Thursday. The President will also highlight how those tax dollars could be better spent on clean energy and American innovation. The President’s remarks in the Rose Garden are open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President delivers remarks urging Congress to vote to end the billions in taxpayer dollars handed out to oil companies every year Rose Garden Open Press (Pre-Set 9:45AM—Final Gather 10:20AM—North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
12:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event with local supporters Wisconsin, Milwaukee
2:45 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Wisconsin, Milwaukee
6:00 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Chicago, Illinois
8:00 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Chicago, Illinois

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

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West Wing Week: 3/30/2012 or "I've Got Seoul"

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

12:00 AM ET by Matt Compton

Community Colleges Connect the Dots

Dr Jill Biden says her recent tour of community colleges was "inspiring -- we saw partnerships that are literally changing people’s lives. They are training new workers to succeed in careers and giving experienced workers a renewed sense of confidence."

3:15 PM ET by

#AskVP Your Questions About College Affordability

Vice President Joe Biden will be answering your questions about college affordability on Twitter. You can ask questions right now using the hashtag #AskVP and follow the chat live on Tuesday, April 3rd from the @VP Twitter account.

1:32 PM ET by Kori Schulman

DavidCare: Making Prescription Drugs Affordable for Seniors

12:11 PM ET by Dori Salcido

Five Reasons to Repeal Subsidies for Oil Companies

In 2011 the three largest U.S. oil companies made a combined profit of more than $80 billion. After nearly 100 years of subsidies, President Obama thinks it’s time oil companies get by without more help from taxpayers who are already having a tough time filling up their tank

11:57 AM ET by Megan Slack

Big Data is a Big Deal

By improving our ability to extract knowledge and insights from large and complex collections of digital data, the initiative promises to help accelerate the pace of discovery in science and engineering, strengthen our national security, and transform teaching and learning.

9:23 AM ET by Tom Kalil

March 28, 2012

The Schedule

On Wednesday, the President has no public events scheduled.

All times ET
12:45 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Iowa, Davenport Open Press
2:00 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest
7:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event with local supporters Iowa, Sioux City

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Hearst Newspapers
Radio: AURN

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A Wounded Warrior Embraces the New Normal: Part Two

The second of a three-part series that tells the story of a catastrophically wounded service member, from his injury to his recovery to his search for employment.

7:03 PM ET by Frances Johnson

It’s Time to End the Taxpayer Subsidies for Big Oil

The United States has been subsidizing the oil industry for a century. In fact, some of the oldest tax breaks for the oil companies date back to 1913 – a time when there were only 48 states in the Union and Ford was still producing the Model T.

5:44 PM ET by Heather Zichal

Building the Workforce of the Future at Community Colleges

Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis tour community colleges that are training workers for jobs with local businesses looking to hire workers with specific skill sets.

2:49 PM ET by Megan Slack

March 27, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will attend a plenary session of the Nuclear Security Summit. There will be travel pool coverage at the top of the session. Later in the morning, the President will take part in an official family photo with leaders. There will be travel pool coverage of the photo. In the afternoon, the President will attend a Nuclear Security-Safety Interface working lunch. There will be travel pool coverage of the lunch. Later in the afternoon, the President will attend a second plenary session. There will be travel pool coverage at the top of the session. In the evening, the President will attend a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani of Pakistan. There will be a pool spray with statements at the top of the meeting. Later in the evening, the President will depart Seoul, Republic of Korea en route Washington, DC. The departure from Seoul and the arrival in Washington, DC are open press.

All times ET
1:30 AM	The President attends a second plenary session Coex Center Travel Pool Coverage
4:00 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani of Pakistan Coex Center Pool Spray at the Top
5:30 AM	The President departs Seoul, Republic of Korea Osan Air Base Open Press
7:45 AM	The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Naval Observatory
7:55 PM	The President arrives Washington, DC Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
8:10 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 7:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 6:30PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Gannett News
Radio: AP

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

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Vice President and Dr Biden Celebrate Women's History Month

Vice President and Dr. Biden hosted a reception to celebrate the history, accomplishments, and contributions of women across the spectrum of American life, from academia and science, business and labor, philanthropy and advocacy, athletics and the arts, to the military and government

7:39 PM ET by Evan Ryan

First Lady Michelle Obama Marks the Cherry Blossom Festival Centennial

The First Lady returned to the Tidal Basin along the Potomac River to plant a new sapling for future generations to enjoy

6:31 PM ET by Matt Compton

“All Right, Let’s Plant!” The Fourth Annual WH Kitchen Garden Planting

The First Lady kicks off the fourth annual White House Kitchen Garden planting with the help of some very special gardeners-- students from all across the country who wrote to her about the hard work they've put in to promoting healthy lifestyles in their schools and communities.

5:51 PM ET by Joanna Zhang

President Obama Sees Progress on Nuclear Security

In South Korea, President Obama says that the world has made significant progress in securing nuclear weapons.

5:50 PM ET by Matt Compton

Business Leaders Respond to President Obama's Executive Order on Infrastructure Permitting

Industry leaders say the President's directove for Federal agencies to expedite permitting and review decisions for key infrastructure projects is a critical step in improving our nation’s infrastructure and maintaining our competitive edge.

3:17 PM ET by Greg Nelson

A Wounded Warrior Embraces the New Normal: Part One

The first of a three-part series that tells the story of a catastrophically wounded service member, from his injury to his recovery to his search for employment.

12:57 PM ET by Arturo R. Murguia

March 26, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at Hankuk University in Seoul in which he'll discuss his Prague agenda to stop the spread of nuclear weapons and seek the peace and security of a world without them, including his commitment to safe, clean nuclear energy as part of his comprehensive strategy to develop all sources of American energy. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President will attend a bilateral meeting with President Medvedev of Russia. There will be a pool spray with statements at the bottom of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will host a bilateral meeting with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan. There will be a pool spray with statements at the top of the meeting.

Later in the afternoon, the President will attend a bilateral meeting with President Hu Jintao of China. There will be a pool spray with statements at the top of the meeting.

In the evening, the President will participate in a welcome ceremony for the Nuclear Security Summit. There will be travel pool coverage of the ceremony.

Later in the evening, the President will attend a Nuclear Security Summit working dinner. There will be a pool spray at the top of the dinner.

The President will spend the night in Seoul.

All times ET
1:15 AM	The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan Seoul, Grand Hyatt Hotel Pool Spray at the Top
5:20 AM	The President participates in a welcome ceremony for the Nuclear Security Summit Seoul, Coex Center Travel Pool Coverage
5:30 AM	The President attends a Nuclear Security Summit working dinner Seoul, Coex Center Pool Spray at the Top
6:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception in honor of Women's History Month Naval Observatory

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

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Dr. Jill Biden: Military Support Will Define Future Leaders

At the 2012 4-H Youth Conference, Dr. Jill Biden applauded the support 4-H has always given military families, saying the Club has always provided "military-connected children [with] an outlet -- a chance to use their talents -- and helped them reach their full potential,” she said.

5:20 PM ET by Elaine Sanchez

Discussing the Global Economy and Nuclear Security in Seoul

President Obama takes part in three days of diplomatic meetings and discussions of nuclear security in South Korea.

5:15 PM ET by Matt Compton

President Obama Talks Title IX

President Obama discusses how Title IX has made society more equal.

3:48 PM ET by Matt Compton

Invest in a Clean Energy Future by Ending Fossil Fuels Subsidies

Instead of subsidizing the fossil fuels of the last century by giving away $4 billion of taxpayer money each year to oil companies that are more profitable than ever, we should be investing in a clean energy future--especially when gas prices are high and drivers, whose budgets are already stretched thin, are feeling the pain at the pump.

10:38 AM ET by Megan Slack

Ask President Obama

The U.S. Embassy in Seoul held a competition asking South Koreans to submit questions via social media for President Obama. The top three most interesting questions received written responses from President Obama and you can read them here.

9:32 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

March 23, 2012

The Schedule

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

At night, the President will depart the White House en route Seoul, Republic of Korea. The departure from the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a campaign event Florida, Coconut Creek Open Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Florida, Hollywood
5:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event with local supporters Florida, Hollywood
11:45 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 11:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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

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Let's Move! Tweetup at the White House: Easter Egg Roll

Let's Move invites its followers on twitter and facebook and their children to apply for their chance to attend the next tweetup for the 134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

6:47 PM ET by Kori Schulman

From the Archives: 22 Pens

A look back at the preparations that were made in the White House before President Obama actually signed the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010.

4:32 PM ET by Megan Slack

Exceeding My Expectations: The White House Internship Program

Current students, recent graduates and young professionals are encouraged to think about spending the semester learning and growing someplace new – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

4:00 PM ET by Christian Peele

President Obama Nominates Dartmouth College President to Lead World Bank

President Obama tapped Dr. Jim Yong Kim, a global health and development expert.

3:34 PM ET by Matt Compton

The Affordable Care Act at Two Years

A wrap-up of this week's coverage marking the two-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

3:29 PM ET by Megan Slack

Federal Departments and Agencies focus Cybersecurity Activity on three Administration Priorities

Federal Departments and Agencies need to focus their cybersecurity activity on the most effective controls, which the U.S. Cybersecurity Coordinator has identified as "trusted iInternet connections, continuous monitoring, and strong authentication"

12:02 PM ET by Howard A. Schmidt

By the Numbers: 100 Percent

Because of the Affordable Care Act, insurers are banned from denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions, and beginning in 2014, that ban will prevent insurers from discriminating against anyone based on their medical history

11:55 AM ET by Megan Slack

Weekly Wrap Up: Going Green

A quick look at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov.

11:53 AM ET by Sarah Berlenbach

Faces of the New Health Care Law

Today, March 23, marks the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Three remarkable women -- each truly the face of health care reform --share their stories about how the new health care law is affecting their lives and the lives of their families.

11:42 AM ET by Dori Salcido

President Obama and the Buckeye Bullet

President Obama visits the Center for Automotive Research at the Ohio State University.

11:16 AM ET by Matt Compton

March 22, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will visit the Cushing, Oklahoma area to discuss his Administration’s commitment to improving and supporting the infrastructure that helps us leverage our domestic resources, while also ensuring these projects are developed in a safe and responsible way. This includes a pipeline that will transport oil from Cushing to the Gulf of Mexico, which will help address the bottleneck of oil that has resulted in large part from increased domestic oil production in the Midwest. The President will deliver remarks at a storage yard holding pipes that will be used for the construction of the pipeline.The President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Cushing, Oklahoma and travel to Columbus, Ohio. The President’s departure from Tinker Air Force Base and arrival at Rickenbacker Airport are open press.

While in Columbus, the President will travel to Ohio State University, home to some of the country’s most advanced energy-related research and development, where he will tour the Center for Automotive Research and deliver remarks on American energy. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour and the President’s remarks are open press.

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

Later in the evening, the President will host a reception for Greek Independence Day in the East Room. This reception is closed press.

All times ET
10:55 AM	The President delivers remarks Pipe Yard Outside Cushing, Oklahoma Open Press
1:15 PM	The President departs Cushing, Oklahoma en route Columbus, Ohio Tinker Air Force Base Open Press
3:05 PM	The President arrives Columbus, Ohio Rickenbacker Airport Open Press
3:35 PM	The President tours the Center for Automotive Research Ohio State University Travel Pool Coverage
4:25 PM	The President delivers remarks Ohio State University Open Press
5:20 PM	The President departs Columbus, Ohio en route Washington, DC Rickenbacker Airport Open Press
6:30 PM	The President arrives Washington, DC Travel Pool Coverage
6:45 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 6:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
6:55 PM	The President hosts a reception for Greek Independence Day East Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 6:00PM
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: Wall Street Journal

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West Wing Week: 3/22/12 or "Slainte!"

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

12:00 AM ET by Matt Compton

The Affordable Care Act and Latinos

As we commemorate the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act this Friday, it’s worth taking a look at the many ways this landmark health reform law is making a difference in the lives of Americans, especially Latinos who suffer disproportionately from a lack of access to coverage.

6:52 PM ET by Alejandra Campoverdi

Expanding Our Oil and Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Increased oil and gas production is outpacing our nation's pipeline capacity, and causing bottlenecks in places like Cushing, Oklahoma that slow our ability to further increase oil supplies when gas prices are high and we need it the most.

4:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

This Week in Office Hours: Two Years of Health Care Progress

As we mark the two year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Administration officials are answering your questions about the law on Twitter. Find out how you can join.

3:27 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Learning to Speak Financial Products and Services

A new interactive online tool from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau serves up easy to understand answers to more than 350 financial questions, primarily focused on credit cards and mortgages

3:20 PM ET by Maggie Anderson

President Obama Discusses Domestic Energy Production in New Mexico

President Obama discusses his commitment to expanding oil and gas production as part of an all-of-the-above strategy for American energy.

1:34 PM ET by Matt Compton

Health Care Reform in Action: One Family's Story

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Nathan - whose son Thomas has a chronic illness -- is no longer haunted by worries like, what's going to happen if I lose my job? What's going to happen when Thomas hits his lifetime cap? How will we survive?

12:42 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

By the Numbers: $2,300

Families who purchase private health insurance through state-based exchanges that come online in 2014 could save up to $2,300 each year on their health care spending

11:51 AM ET by Megan Slack

Breaking it Down: The Health Care Law and Cost Control

The Affordable Care Act includes a number of key provisions designed to help make health care more affordable – in fact, many Americans are seeing lower costs, and health care spending growth in 2009 and 2010 decreased to record lows

10:30 AM ET by Chris Stenrud

David Plouffe: "We Did the Math"

David Plouffe, Senior Advisor to President Obama, sends a message to individuals on the White House email list about the House Republican budget.

10:23 AM ET by Matt Compton

MarkCare: Making Health Insurance More Affordable for Small Businesses

The Affordable Care Act’s tax credit has lowered health insurance costs for small-business owners, who on average have paid about 18 percent more than large firms for the same health insurance policy

9:23 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

Green Button Giving Millions of Americans Better Handle on Energy Costs

This afternoon President Obama is visiting Ohio State University to highlight some of the nation’s most advanced energy-related research and development projects, and today at the White House, utility company CEOs from across the country are committing to participate in the “Green Button” initiative.

8:32 AM ET by John P. Holdren and Nancy Sutley

March 21, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Boulder City, Nevada. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival atMcCarran International Airport are open press.

While in Boulder City, the President will visit the Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility, the largest photovoltaic plant operating in the country with nearly one million solar panels powering 17,000 homes. The President will highlight his Administration’s focus on diversifying our energy portfolio, including expanding renewable energy from sources like wind and solar, which thanks in part to investments made by this Administration is set to double in the President’s first term. The President’s tour of the facility will be pooled press and the President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Boulder City, Nevada en route Roswell, New Mexico. The departure from McCarran International Airport and arrival at Roswell International Air Center Airport are open press.

Later, the President will travel to oil and gas production fields located on federal lands outside of Maljamar, New Mexico, an area home to more than seventy active drilling rigs. While in Maljamar, the President will highlight the Administration’s commitment to expanding domestic oil and gas production, which has increased each year he has been in office, with domestic oil production currently at an eight year high and domestic natural gas production at an all-time high. The President’s remarks are pooled for television, and open to pre-credentialed stills and correspondents.

In the evening, the President will depart Roswell, New Mexico en route Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The departure from Roswell International Air Center Airport and the arrival at Tinker Air Force Base are open press. The President will spend the night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

All times ET
9:40 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
9:55 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Las Vegas, Nevada Travel Pool Coverage (Out-of-Town Travel Pool Gather 8:30AM—Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
2:40 PM	The President arrives Las Vegas, Nevada McCarran International Airport Open Press
4:10 PM	The President tours Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility Nevada, Boulder City Open Press
4:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility on his Administration’s focus on diversifying our energy portfolio Nevada, Boulder City Open Press
5:50 PM	The President departs Las Vegas, Nevada en route Roswell, New Mexico McCarran International Airport Open Press
7:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at "A Century of Service" Mellon Auditorium Open Press
7:20 PM	The President arrives Roswell, New Mexico Roswell International Air Center Airport Open Press
8:15 PM	The President delivers remarks on the Administration’s commitment to expanding domestic oil and gas production New Mexico, Maljamar Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
9:35 PM	The President departs Roswell, New Mexico en route Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Roswell International Air Center Airport Open Press
10:50 PM	The President arrives Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tinker Air Force Base Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: CS Monitor
Radio: NPR

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

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President Obama Discusses Solar Power in Nevada

President Obama visits the Copper Mountain Solar 1 Facility in Boulder City, Nevada, which provides enough energy to power 17,000 homes.

7:59 PM ET by Megan Slack

Making America a Top Tourist Destination: Commerce and Interior Keep Up Efforts to Increase Visitation

According to data released by the Commerce Department earlier today, tourism spending increased 8.1 percent in 2011 and supported an additional 103,000 jobs, for a total of 7.6 million jobs

6:05 PM ET by John Bryson and Ken Salazar

Increasing Access to Locally Grown and Healthy Food

The "Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food" Compass is just one of the many new tools initiated by USDA, designed to enable communities across the country to take part in the making our children and families healthier.

4:06 PM ET by Kathleen Merrigan

Health Reform in Action: A Mother's Story

When this Norfolk, VA mother of five heard that the Affordable Care Act had passed, her first thought was, "Oh my goodness it happened, it really happened."

3:44 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

White House Office Hours: The Budget

Jeff Zients, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will be answering your questions about the President’s balanced approach during a session of White House Office Hours on Twitter.

1:30 PM ET by Kori Schulman

The Ryan-Republican Budget: The Consequences of Imbalance

On Tuesday, House Republicans released their budget resolution for FY 2013. While many of the proposals require more analysis, one thing is absolutely clear: this budget does not ask all Americans to do their share to get our fiscal house in order and create an economy that is built to last.

1:17 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Jeff Zients

Breaking it Down: The Health Law and Young Adults

A provision in the Affordable Care Act has resulted in 2.5 million young Americans gaining insurance through their parents' plans. This new protection means that they will have the freedom to make career choices based on what they want to do, not on where they can get health insurance

10:20 AM ET by Chris Stenrud

StevenCare: Insurance for Young Adults Under Age 26

Thanks to the provision of the law allowing young adults to stay under their parent’s plans, Steven, a 21 year-old two-time cancer survivor, has the peace of mind that he can still have health insurance through his father’s plan at work

10:00 AM ET by

By the Numbers: 2.5 Million

An additional 2.5 million young adults have health insurance because of the provision in the Affordable Care Act that allows them to stay on their parents’ plan until they turn 26.

9:00 AM ET by Megan Slack

March 20, 2012

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will meet in the Oval Office. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.

Afterwards, the President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will attend a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the United States Capitol. The President’s remarks are closed press. There will be travel pool coverage of the entertainment.

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

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host a St. Patrick’s Day reception in the East Room. The Vice President will also attend. The remarks by the President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will be pooled press.

All times ET
8:30 AM	The Vice President hosts a St. Patrick's Day breakfast in honor of Irish Prime Minister Edna Kenny The Naval Observatory
9:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Open Press
10:10 AM	The President meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Gather Time 10:05AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
11:15 AM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
12:00 PM	The President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny attend a St. Patrick’s Day lunch United States Capitol Pooled Press (Gather Time 11:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Oval Office Closed Press
7:00 PM	The President and the First Lady host a St. Patrick's Day reception; the Vice President also attends East Room Pooled Press (Pre-set 5:30PM – Final Gather 6:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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White House Tweetup: United Kingdom Arrival Ceremony Engages Online and In-Person

Over 140 "tweeps" from across the country welcomed Prime Minister David Cameron, and then met with Administration officials to talk about opening the government through online engagement.

7:25 PM ET by Kori Schulman

The Summer That Changed My Life

Ola talks about how her summer as an intern in the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs changed her life, and encourages others to apply to the Fall 2012 White House Internship Program.

4:59 PM ET by Christian Peele

A Deeper Understanding of Public Service

Current students, recent graduates and young professionals are encouraged to think about spending the semester learning and growing someplace new – 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

4:56 PM ET by Christian Peele

President Obama meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

The leaders discuss a range of issues, including trade and the global economy.

4:24 PM ET by Matt Compton

Facilitating Internet Freedom in Iran

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control today issued guidance and licensing information to further support the free flow of information to citizens of Iran – a freedom the Iranian regime has consistently denied to its people

2:54 PM ET by Erika Gudmundson

Public Engagement Through Social Media

Administrator Martha Johnson reflects on the use of social media at the White House Community Partnership Summit in Columbus, Ohio.

2:29 PM ET by Martha Johnson

Smarter Regulation: New Guidance on Reducing Cumulative Burdens

Cass Sunstein announces new steps the Administration is taking to improve our regulatory system and eliminate unjustified costs.

11:11 AM ET by Cass Sunstein

Breaking it Down: The Health Care Law and Women

Over 20 million women with private health insurance are receiving expanded preventive services with no cost-sharing, including mammograms, cervical cancer screenings, prenatal care, flu and pneumonia shots, and regular well-baby and well-child visits

11:00 AM ET by Chris Stenrud

VanessaCare: Health Coverage Without Lifetime Limits

Vanessa thought she had excellent health insurance, until her son was born with birth defects. He met his million-dollar lifetime limit and the family was told he was no longer eligble for insurance. The Affordable Care Act changed that.

10:13 AM ET by Dori Salcido

On Nowruz, President Obama Speaks to the Iranian People

Today is a holiday that reminds us of the rich culture of the Iranian people, and the extraordinary contributions that they have made to human history. Yet even as holidays like this underscore the connections that we share as human beings, the Government of Iran is going to great lengths to isolate the Iranian people by cutting them off from the outside world.

9:05 AM ET by Ben Rhodes

By the Numbers: 20.4

Approximately 20.4 million women with private health insurance have received preventive health services such as mammograms and pap smears because of the Affordable Care Act.

9:00 AM ET by Megan Slack

Watch Live: White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools & Communities

The White House will partner with the Departments of Justice and Education for a discussion with community leaders, advocates, and members of the public on efforts to ensure safety and security for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

8:30 AM ET by Matt Compton

March 19, 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.

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

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:45 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
5:05 PM	The President attends a campaign event The W Hotel in Washington Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time, 4:20 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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First Question 3/19/12: Jay Carney Answers Your Questions on Energy and the Affordable Care Act

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10:53 AM ET by Dori Salcido

Implementing Section 508: Improving Access to Government Information and Data for Persons with Disabilities

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Breaking It Down: The Health Care Law and Seniors

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First Question: What do you want to ask the White House Press Secretary?

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9:19 AM ET by Kori Schulman

March 16, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from the White House en route Chicago, Illinois. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at O’Hare International Airport are open press.

In Chicago, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event and then attend a campaign event at the Palmer House Hilton. The first event is pooled for television and open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers. The second event is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart from Chicago, Illinois, en route Atlanta, Georgia. The departure from O’Hare International Airport and arrival at Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport are open press.

After arriving in Atlanta, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

Later, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Tyler Perry Studios. This event is pooled for television and open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers.

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

At night, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
10:45 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Chicago, Illinois Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 9:00 AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
12:40 PM	The President arrives Chicago, Illinois O'Hare International Airport Open Press
1:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
2:35 PM	The President attends a campaign event Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, Illinois Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President departs Chicago, Illinois, en route Atlanta, Georgia O'Hare International Airport Open Press
5:30 PM	The President arrives Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Open Press
6:35 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool (For Remarks Only)
8:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Atlanta, Georgia, Tyler Perry Studios Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
9:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool (For Remarks Only)
10:55 PM	The President departs Atlanta, Georgia, en route Joint Base Andrews Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Open Press