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February 16, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence in Corona Del Mar, California. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only. Later, the President will depart Los Angeles, California en route San Francisco, California. The departure from Los Angeles International Airport and the arrival at San Francisco International Airport are open press. In the afternoon, the President will attend a campaign event at the San Francisco Intercontinental Hotel. This event is closed press. 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. Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at Nob Hill Masonic Center. These remarks are pooled for television and open to correspondents. The President will spend the night in San Francisco, California.

All times ET
1:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence, California, Corona Del Mar Print Pool (For Remarks Only)
2:45 PM	The President departs Los Angeles, California en route San Francisco, California Los Angeles International Airport Open Press
3:50 PM	The President arrives San Francisco, California San Francisco International Airport Open Press
5:00 PM	The President attends a campaign event San Francisco Intercontinental Hotel Closed Press
5:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event with local supporters Albuquerque, New Mexico
7:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event
10:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence, San Francisco, CA Print Pool (For Remarks Only)

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC / CBS
Print: Washington Post / The Hill

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First Lady Michelle Obama Surprises White House Visitors

First Lady Michelle Obama surprises a group of visitors during a public White House tour.

6:35 PM ET by Megan Slack

$40 Less Would Be a Colder House

Thousands of American families wrote to tell President Obama what losing $40 per paycheck would mean for their economic security

6:12 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Last Year, 54 Million Americans Received Free Preventive Services Thanks to Health Care Reform

A new report reveals that 86 million Americans have benefited from the Affordable Care Act's prevention coverage improvements.

3:00 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius

How the Payroll Tax Cut Helps to Fuel the Economic Recovery

Brian Deese, the Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, sits down to explain why the payroll tax cut is still a key component to help fuel our recovery.

2:33 PM ET by Matt Compton

Chart of the Day: Another Milestone in the Resurgence of the American Auto Industry

In 2011, each of the Big Three automakers posted a yearly profit for the first time since 2004

2:30 PM ET by Gene Sperling

Expanding the Healthcare Tax Credit for Small Businesses

President Obama's Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal renders tax credit more accessible to small businesses and jobs more obtainable for new employees.

1:06 PM ET by Karen Mills

February 15, 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 travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at General Miller International Airport are open press.

In Milwaukee, the President will tour and deliver remarks at Master Lock, to continue to discuss his blueprint for an economy built to last based on American manufacturing and the importance of companies insourcing and investing in America. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour and the President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Los Angeles, California. The departure from General Miller International Airport and arrival at Los Angeles International Airport are open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at two campaign events. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President and the Vice President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
10:45 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Milwaukee, Wisconsin Travel Pool Coverage (Out-of-Town Travel Pool Gather 9:15AM—Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
12:35 PM	The President arrives Milwaukee, Wisconsin General Miller International Airport Open Press
1:00 PM	The President tours Master Lock Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Master Lock Travel Pool Coverage
1:40 PM	The President delivers remarks at Master Lock Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Master Lock Open Press
3:05 PM	The President departs Milwaukee, Wisconsin en route Los Angeles, California General Miller International Airport Open Press
7:00 PM	The President arrives Los Angeles, California Los Angeles International Airport Open Press
9:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool (For Remarks Only)
10:50 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool (For Remarks Only)

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

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

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By the Numbers: 86 Million

Provisions in the Affordable Care Act helped approximately 86 million people access free preventive services like annual wellness exams, cancer screenings, and flu shots last year.

6:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

Vice President Biden’s Turn to Host Vice President Xi of China in the U.S.

Vice President Biden said the U.S.-China relationship is "one of the most important in the world… important not only to both our countries but to the world at large”

6:10 PM ET by Amy Dudley

President Obama Discusses Insourcing at Master Lock

President Obama travels to Wisconsin talk about his plans to boost American manufacturing.

5:42 PM ET by Matt Compton

An America Built to Last: Strengthening Economic Security in Retirement

The Departments of Treasury and Labor are taking steps to strengthen economic security for our nation’s seniors by giving Americans greater investment information and access to more choices to plan for a secure retirement

5:42 PM ET by Alan Krueger, Gene Sperling

First Lady and Dr. Biden Urge State Action to Support Military Spouses with State Licenses

The First Lady and Dr. Biden set a goal of all 50 states passing legislation that addresses licensing issues that impact more than 100,000 military spouses by 2014

4:29 PM ET by Brad Cooper

$40 Means an Inhaler for My Little Girl

Single moms explain what losing $40 a paycheck would mean for their families

2:18 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Why Your Voice Matters

A group of Americans who spoke up on the payroll tax cut want others to add their voices to the debate.

11:03 AM ET by Matt Compton

February 14, 2012

The Schedule

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

Later, the President will host an event at the White House to continue to push Congress to act to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance through the end of the year. The President will be joined by Americans who have shared what $40 a paycheck means to them and who would be affected if Congress doesn't act. This event in the South Court Auditorium is open press.

Later, the President and the Vice President will hold a meeting with Vice President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China in the Oval Office to discuss a broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will do a round of regional interviews to continue discussing his plan to help responsible homeowners. The President will sit down with anchors from KLAS, Las Vegas, Nevada ; WAGA, Atlanta, Georgia; WFLA, Tampa, Florida; and WBTV, Charlotte, North Carolina. These interviews are embargoed until 5PM EST. The interviews, in the Diplomatic Room, are closed press.

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

All times ET
9:00 AM	The Vice President attends an expanded bilateral meeting with Vice President Xi and other U.S. and Chinese officials Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top
9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Closed Press
10:40 AM	The President delivers remarks to push Congress to act to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment insurance South Court Auditorium Open Press (Pre-Set 9:40 AM, Final Gather 10:05 AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:15 AM	The President and the Vice President hold a meeting with Vice President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 10:55AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
12:45 PM	Vice President Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton host a lunch in honor of Vice President Xi State Department Pooled Press The remarks at the top of this lunch will be pooled press
2:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:00 PM	The President is interviewed by regional television outlets Diplomatic Room Closed Press
4:30 PM	Vice President Biden and Vice President Xi participate in a roundtable of U.S. and Chinese business leaders U.S. Chamber of Commerce Pooled Press
4:45 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Panetta Oval Office Closed Press
7:15 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a dinner in honor of Vice President Xi Naval Observatory Pooled Press Vice President Xi’s arrival will be pooled press

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

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Americans Tell President Obama What $40 Means

Thousands of Americans responded to the President's request, sending photos, tweets, and emails that illustrate just how important decisions made in Washington are to regular people across the country

8:11 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

An Economy Built to Last and Security for Latino Families

The success of the Latino community is critical to developing an economy that’s built to last and the President’s 2013 budget will support this success in a number of important ways.

4:05 PM ET by Alejandra Campoverdi

2013 Energy Budget: What It Means for You

President Obama's 2013 Budget highlights his commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes critical investments in innovation, in job-creating clean energy technologies, and in our national security.

2:12 PM ET by Ginny Simmons

President Obama Pushes Congress to Extend the Payroll Tax Cut Through 2012

The President pledges to continue the fight until a bill extending tax relief for 160 million Americans is on his desk.

2:07 PM ET by Matt Compton

Obama Administration’s Unprecedented Fraud Fighting Pays Off

Today, the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services released an updated annual report showing that, for the second year in a row, anti-fraud efforts have recovered more than $4.1 billion in fraudulent Medicare payments

12:23 PM ET by Kathleen Sebelius

David Plouffe: "Here we go again"

David Plouffes sends a message to the White House email list, asking people to tell us what $40 means to them.

11:05 AM ET by Matt Compton

2013 Transportation Budget: What It Means for You

President Obama's 2013 Budget reflects the central role of transportation in the lives of Americans and in the vitality of our nation's economy

10:24 AM ET by Secretary Ray LaHood, Ray LaHood

$40 Means Being Able to Afford My Daughter's Medications

Three Americans from across the country explain that losing $40 from each paycheck would mean not being able to afford medication for a sick child, gas money to get to work, or extra donations to the local food bank.

6:30 AM ET by Megan Slack

$40 Could Be the Difference Between Eating and Not Eating

Three Americans from across the country explain what losing $40 from each paycheck would mean for their family

6:20 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

$40 Means No Extras for My Students

A teacher, a nurse and a mom explain what losing $40 from each paycheck would mean for their family and their community at large

6:07 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

Why Congress Must Extend the Payroll Tax Cut Through 2012

President Obama invited some hardworking, middle class Americans to the White House today to explain what $40 per paycheck means to their family's economic security

6:00 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

February 13, 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 travel to Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia, to deliver remarks to students on his FY 2013 Budget. This event is open to pre-credentialed members of the media.

In the afternoon, the President will award the 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in the East Room. The First Lady will also attend. This event will be open press and will also be live streamed at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/Live.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President delivers remarks on his FY 2013 Budget to students at Northern Virginia Community College Virginia, Annandale Open to pre-credentialed media (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
1:45 PM	The President awards the 2011 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal in the East Room. The First Lady also attends East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 12:30PM—Final Gather 1:15PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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

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2013 Education Budget: What It Means for You

Education funding is increasing by $1.7 billion in Obama's 2013 budget proposal-- find out where the money's going and how it will affect you.

7:02 PM ET by Cameron Brenchley

President Obama's 2013 Budget is a Blueprint for an America Built to Last

President Obama talks about his budget for the 2013 fiscal year -- and how it will boost job creation to speed our economic recovery.

6:58 PM ET by Matt Compton

President’s Budget Request Reflects Strong Commitment on Global AIDS

President Obama reaffirms the nation's committment to working towards an AIDS-free generation

6:24 PM ET by Eric Goosby

President Obama Awards the 2011 National Medals of Arts and Humanities at the White House

President Obama told the audience that this ceremony is one that he and First Lady Michelle Obama look forward to every year.

5:32 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

President Obama's Plan to Train 2 Million Workers for Jobs in High-Demand Industries

The Community College to Career Fund would train 2 million workers with skills that lead directly to good jobs in industries that need workers, including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and information technology.

4:26 PM ET by Megan Slack

The 2013 Budget

Jeff Zients provides an overview of the President's FY 2013 Budget.

2:34 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Jeff Zients

Michelle Obama: Changing the Conversation on Healthy Eating

In an op-ed published today, the First Lady talks about the progress Let's Move has made in its first two years

11:02 AM ET by

White House Office Hours: The President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2013

On Monday, February 13th, President Obama will unveil his 2013 budget at a community college in Virginia. Later, Heather Higginbottom, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will be answering your questions about the President’s budget Twitter.

9:29 AM ET by Kori Schulman

February 10, 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 sign H.R. 3801, the Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012. This bill is the last piece of legislation that former Representative Gabrielle Giffords sponsored and voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives. The President will be joined in the Oval Office by the Vice President, former Representative Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly. There will be a stills only pool spray of the bill signing.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver a statement in the Brady Press Briefing Room. The President’s remarks will be open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will attend a campaign event in Washington, DC. This event is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:40 AM	The President signs H.R. 3801 with former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Oval Office Pool Spray Stills Only Pool Spray of the Signing (Final Gather 11:25AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
12:15 PM	The President delivers a statement Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press
3:30 PM	The President attends a campaign event The Jefferson Hotel Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 2:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: BNA
Radio: NPR

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President Obama Signs Rep. Gabby Giffords' Final Bill

The new law is designed to clamp down on ultralight planes that are used to smuggle drugs into the United States.

6:46 PM ET by Matt Compton

Weekly Wrap Up: The Next Generation of Scientists, Engineers and Inventors

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

3:38 PM ET by Sarah Berlenbach

Independent Report Review Confirms Energy Loan Portfolio is Expected to Perform Well

And independent report on the Department of Energy Loan Guarantee programs confirms that the loan portfolio as a whole is expected to perform well.

3:00 PM ET by Eric Schultz

President Obama Announces New Policy to Improve Access to Contraception

A new policy will accommodate religious freedom while making sure that women have access to preventive health care, including contraception, at no cost, no matter where they work.

2:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

Meet the 2012 White House Science Fair Participants

Take an opportunity to get to know some of the remarkable young people who came in town for the White House Science Fair.

10:57 AM ET by Matt Compton

Young Entrepreneurs at the White House Science Fair

Hayley Hoverter is an award-winning technology innovator, an entrepreneur, a CEO – and she’s also a 16-year-old high school student. This week she met President Obama at the White House Science Fair, where she presented her product, “Sweet (dis)SOLVE.”

9:02 AM ET by Doug Rand

Celebrating Black Women in American Culture and History

First Lady Michelle Obama releases a video message in honor of African American History Month.

7:00 AM ET by Kevin Lewis

West Wing Week: 2/10/12 or "Don't Be Bored...Make Something"

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

12:00 AM ET by Matt Compton

First Lady Michelle Obama Is on the Road with Let's Move

First stop was Iowa, where the Governor proclaimed February 9 "Let's Move Day"

11:33 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

February 9, 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 deliver remarks on the housing settlement. The President’s remarks will be pooled press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks about providing states flexibility under No Child Left Behind in exchange for reform. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open press.

Afterwards, the President will host Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy at the White House. Italy and the United States are close NATO allies, and coordinate continuously on a full range of regional and global priorities. The two leaders will discuss the comprehensive steps the Italian government is taking to restore market confidence and reinvigorate growth through structural reforms, as well as the prospect of an expansion of Europe’s financial firewall. Italy is also a founding member of NATO and the President appreciates Italy’s important contributions to international security, within Europe and beyond, including its continuing leadership in the ISAF mission in Afghanistan. President Obama looks forward to consulting with Prime Minister Monti about preparations for the 2012 G8 and NATO Summits that the United States will host in Chicago, as well as discussing developments in the Middle East and North Africa. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting.

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

All times ET
11:00 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the Ohio Newspaper Association Convention Ohio, Columbus
11:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	The President delivers remarks on the housing settlement Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled Press (Final Gather 11:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
1:55 PM	The President delivers remarks about providing states flexibility under No Child Left Behind in exchange for reform East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 1:00PM—Final Gather 1:30PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:45 PM	The President welcomes Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy to the White House Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Final Gather 3:00PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
7:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence, Washington, D.C.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: FOX

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Everything You Need to Know: Waivers, Flexibility, and Reforming No Child Left Behind

We’ve put together a quick primer to help you understand the details behind President Obama's announcement that 10 states will recieve waivers exempting them from meeting No Child Left Behind's most troublesome and restrictive requirements in exchange for setting their own higher, more honest standards for student success.

6:21 PM ET by Megan Slack

From the Archives: Bo After Blizzard

A look back at some of the amazing images caputured during the back to back blizzards in February 2010.

4:15 PM ET by Megan Slack

By the Numbers: $20 Billion

The Federal Government and 49 state attorneys general reached a landmark settlement with the nation’s five largest mortgage servicers that will provide $20 billion to help struggling homeowners.

4:00 PM ET by Megan Slack

President Obama Hails the Housing Agreement

The federal government and the attorneys general of 49 states announce an agreement with the nation’s five largest mortgage providers to help homeowners.

3:49 PM ET by Matt Compton

What You Missed: Open for Questions on Innovation for Global Development

White House officials take your questions regarding the importance of innovation in foreign aid in the current budget environment, the role of partnerships with universities both domestic and abroad, and how innovation can aid our food security programs all around the world.

2:43 PM ET by Erin Lindsay

We Can’t Wait: Taking Action on Alzheimer’s Disease

In response to an aging population and a disease that afflicts 5.1 million Americans – devastating the lives of the individuals suffering from it and placing strain on their families and loved ones – the Administration proposes a historic $156 million investment to combat Alzheimer's disease.

11:38 AM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services

February 8, 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 attend the Democratic Senate Caucus Retreat at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. This event is closed press.

Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton 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
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President attends the Democratic Senate Caucus Retreat Nationals Park Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 1:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Vice President Highlights New College Affordability Proposals at Florida State

The Vice President visits Florida State University to talk with students about the Administration's comprehensive plan to address rising college costs.

5:56 PM ET by Brian Levine

Let's Move: Two Years of Healthy Changes for our Nation's Kids

First Lady Michelle Obama is going on the road to celebrate the second anniversary of the initiative. She will meet with some of the many Americans who have embraced the principles of Let's Move! and are making a difference in the lives of our children.

12:45 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Don’t Mess With Texas … Science Students

At the White House Science Fair, two Texas teams epitomize the President’s call for “hands-on” learning to help up America’s game in STEM education.

10:32 AM ET by Chelsea Martinez

Harnessing Science, Technology & Innovation to Promote Global Development

Answering President Obama’s call to harness science technology, and innovation to spark global development, Administration officials announce initiatives from across the government to generate new solutions to long-standing development problems.

10:29 AM ET by Gayle Smith, Tom Kalil

February 7, 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 host the second White House Science Fair celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country. At the fair, the President will view exhibits of student work, ranging from breakthrough research to new inventions, followed by remarks to an audience of students, science educators and business leaders on the importance of STEM education to the country’s economic future. The President’s viewing of the science fair projects in the State Dining Room will be pooled press. The President’s remarks in the East Room will be open press.

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

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

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:35 AM	The President views science fair projects State Dining Room Pooled Press (Final Gather 10:00 AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:25 AM	The President delivers remarks at the White House Science Fair East Room Open Press (Pre-Set 9:45 AM, Final Gather 10:15 AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
12:45 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
2:00 PM	The Vice President meets with United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom Louis Susman Closed Press
4:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Protecting Taxpayer Dollars by Strengthening SNAP

The USDA has launched the Fighting SNAP Fraud website to root out abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

6:57 PM ET by Kevin Concannon

President Obama Launches a Marshmallow Cannon

Watch President Obama try out a young inventor's marshmallow shooter at the White House Science Fair.

6:38 PM ET by Megan Slack

President Obama Hosts the White House Science Fair

From robots in the Blue Room to rockets in the Red Room to marshmallow cannons in the State Dining Room, the White House Science Fair projects showcased the talents of America’s next generation of scientists, engineers, inventors, and innovators

4:54 PM ET by Megan Slack

ICE Names Its First Public Advocate

Andrew Lorenzen-Strait will work to assist individuals and communities in addressing concerns related to ICE enforcement.

2:07 PM ET by Andrew Lorenzen-Strait

White House Science Fair: Recognizing the Importance of Scientists, Engineers, and Inventors

President Obama today will honor over 100 students from 40 different competitions around the country who have excelled in science and math

10:00 AM ET by Bill Nye

Commemorating National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

We must keep making progress toward the day when HIV/AIDS is history, writes Valerie Jarrett. For our communities and our families, the stakes are simply too high for us to be satisfied with anything less.

9:00 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

How You Can Join the White House Science Fair (Virtually)

The White House is calling on Americans across the country to join the Science Fair virtually! Share your favorite Science Fair project on Twitter with the hashtag #WHScienceFair and join a special session of White House Office Hours with Bill Nye the science guy.

8:30 AM ET by Kori Schulman

February 6, 2012

The Schedule

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

Later, the President will meet with senior advisors. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The Vice President visits Florida State University Florida, Tallahassee
12:00 PM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:30 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
2:45 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event
4:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event

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

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Open for Questions: Innovation for Global Development

Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator, USAID, Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President & Senior Director of the National Security Council and Tom Kalil, Deputy Director for Policy, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy & Senior Advisor for Science, Technology, and Innovation, NEC take your questions on the role of science, technology and innovation in global development.

4:11 PM ET by Erin Lindsay

Seniors Seeing the Savings from the Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act is helping millions of Americans access quality healthcare and ensuring seniors don't have to make the decision between having food on the table or life-saving prescriptions in the cabinet

12:24 PM ET by Kathy Greenlee

White House Office Hours: Let's Move! Anniversary with Sam Kass

Join us for a special session of White House Office Hours to celebrate the second anniversary of Let’s Move!, the First Lady’s initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation.

10:33 AM ET by Kori Schulman

February 3, 2012

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, VA. This event is pooled press and closed to the public.

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

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:25 AM	The President delivers remarks on the economy at Fire Station #5 Arlington, VA Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
2:45 PM	The President attends a campaign event Washington, DC, The Jefferson Hotel Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 2:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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