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February 2, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton. The Vice President and the First Lady will also attend. There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks. The President’s remarks will be livestreamed on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Following this meeting, the President will have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

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

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

All times ET
8:00 AM	The President delivers remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast; the Vice President and the First Lady also attend Washington Hilton Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 7:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:00 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Open Press
12:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the Communications Workers of America Legislative Conference Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington Open Press (Media inquiries and RSVPs should be directed to Candice Johnson at 202-415-6566 or cjohnson@cwa-union.org)
1:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Oval Office Closed Press
1:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
2:30 PM	The President meets with Secretary Geithner Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Scripps Howard
Radio: Sirius

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A Conversation with "We the People" about Immigration Policy

Felicia Escobar of the Domestic Policy Council and Doug Rand of the Office of Science and Technology Policy join a conference call with Americans around the country who signed a petition on the We the People platform calling for immigration reform to allow foreign students who have earned advanced degrees to stay in the U.S. after graduation.

7:43 PM ET by Felicia Escobar and Doug Rand

President Obama at the 2012 National Prayer Breakfast

President Obama describes how his faith informs his thinking as a leader.

5:02 PM ET by Matt Compton

Regional Roundup – Helping Responsible Homeowners

Reactions from across the country to the President's plan to plan to help responsible borrowers and relieve some of the pain caused by the financial crisis

12:21 PM ET by Josh Earnest

Seniors are Saving Money Today and Tomorrow, Thanks to Health Care Law

In 2011, about 3.6 million people with Medicare benefited from donut hole discounts—saving a total of $2.1 billion, or an average of $604 per person.

11:25 AM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Michelle Obama Talks About Being a Mentor

The First Lady has started a mentoring program that pairs disadvantaged teens from DC with some of the most powerful women in the country

10:00 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

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

9:00 AM ET by Alan Krueger and Gene Sperling

February 1, 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 on the economy at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church, Virginia. This event is open to pre-credentialed members of the media.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The Vice President tours and delivers remarks at American Seating Company's factory Michigan, Grand Rapids
11:00 AM	The President delivers remarks on the economy at the James Lee Community Center Virginia, Falls Church Open to pre-credentialed media (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:15AM - North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:00 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
1:15 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: St. Petersburg Times
Radio: SRN

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President Obama Talks About Ways to Help Homeowners

President Obama expands on the ideas he first presented in the State of the Union on ways to help responsible homeowners refinance their mortgages.

7:05 PM ET by Matt Compton

Health Reform, Preventive Services, and Religious Institutions

Beginning in August of 2012, most health insurance plans will cover women's preventive services, including contraception, without a co-pay. Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, explains how this policy affects religious institutions.

6:35 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

A Look Back at Joplin: United We Succeed

Eight months after one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history touched down in Joplin, Missouri, the Obama Administration remains committed to supporting the town's long-term recovery.

1:05 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

White House Hangout: Startup America

Gene Sperling, Steve Case and Aneesh Chopra are joining a conversation with Americans across the country in a special White House Hangout focused on Startup America. Will you join them?

12:41 PM ET by Kori Schulman

CFPB Director Richard Cordray's Response to Administration Housing Announcement

Taking these steps to fix the mortgage market is good for consumers, honest businesses, and our entire economy

12:31 PM ET by

Choice in Medicare is Stronger than Ever in 2012

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today announced that average premiums for Medicare Advantage enrollees in 2012 are 7 percent lower compared to last year, exceeding the 4 percent decrease that was projected in September. Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted, premiums have gone down by nearly 16 percent.

9:32 AM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

Rooting Out the Corrosive Influence of Money in Politics

Laws on the books prevent Executive Branch employees from trading stock based on information that is not public. It’s time to make it clear that Congress is subject to the same rules.

6:00 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

January 31, 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 hold a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

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

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

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

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President holds a Cabinet Meeting Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Texas, Forth Worth
4:30 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Panetta Oval Office Closed Press
6:30 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Texas, DeKalb
7:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event St. Regis Hotel Print Pool For Remarks Only (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 6:10PM - North Doors of the Palm Room)
9:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool

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

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In the Showroom of the Washington Auto Show

President Obama visits the Washington Auto Show to look at some of the incredible new vehicles being built by Detroit

6:30 PM ET by Matt Compton

A Legislative Agenda to Startup America

President Obama is sending to Congress a set of proposals to help boost the startups and small businesses that create so many jobs in this country.

5:36 PM ET by Matt Compton

A Cabinet Meeting Focused on Small Business

President Obama convenes a meeting of his Cabinet to discuss the ideas he laid out in the State of the Union.

3:58 PM ET by Matt Compton

Startup America Policy Challenge: Universities Respond

US Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra announces that a network of universities have responded to the Startup America Policy Challenge, launching a contest for students and other solvers to compete to develop the best “policy business plans.”

10:01 AM ET by Aneesh Chopra

Celebrating Startups in the State of the Union

In honor of the one year anniversary of Startup America, we invited Mike Krieger, the co-founder of the fastest growing social mobile startup in the U.S. today, to contribute a post about his visit to the White House for the State of the Union

8:00 AM ET by Mike Krieger

January 30, 2012

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will welcome President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia to the White House. This year marks the 20^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Republic of Georgia and the two Presidents will discuss further strengthening the U.S. – Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership by enhancing cooperation in the fields of trade, tourism, energy, science, education, culture, and security. President Obama will underscore the importance of our defense cooperation with Georgia, including Georgia’s substantial contributions to international security operations in Afghanistan. The President will reconfirm U.S. support for the integrity of Georgia’s territory within its internationally recognized borders. The President also looks forward to discussing upcoming elections in Georgia and the reforms that will ensure Georgia’s continuing transformation into a vibrant and stable democratic state. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting in the Oval Office.

Later, the President and the First Lady will host the Diplomatic Corps Reception for the foreign diplomatic corps in the East Room. This event is closed press.

In the evening, the President will participate in an interview with YouTube and Google+ to discuss his State of the Union Address. The interview will be held through a Google+ Hangout, making it the first completely virtual interview from the White House. The President will answer questions submitted by and voted on by over 225,000 people via YouTube. This interview will be streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov, YouTube.com/whitehouseand the White House Google+ page.

All times ET
8:30 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the Conference of Chief Justices Wilmington, Delaware
10:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:15 PM	The President welcomes President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia to the White House Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom (Final Gather 2:30PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
3:15 PM	The President and the First Lady host the Diplomatic Corps Reception East Room Closed Press
5:30 PM	The President participates in an interview with YouTube and Google+ to discuss his State of the Union Address Roosevelt Room Live Streamed on WhiteHouse.gov, YouTube.com/whitehouse and the White House Google+ page

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

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President Obama Hangs Out With America

President Obama participates in the first Google+ Hangout from the White House.

7:44 PM ET by Matt Compton

President Obama Welcomes Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili

The leaders discuss relations between the two countries, Georgia's contributions to the military operation in Afghanistan, and the potential for a free trade agreement between the United States and Georgia.

6:47 PM ET by Matt Compton

Regulatory Reform Progress

OIRA Administrator Cass Sunstein provides an update on the Administration's regulatory reform efforts.

5:07 PM ET by Cass Sunstein

From the Archives: President Obama Signs the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

A look back at the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which makes it easier for workers to challenge unequal pay.

1:41 PM ET by Megan Slack

Joining Forces for Caregivers

First Lady Michelle Obama was joined by leaders from the government, military, business and non-profit communities to announce new inititiaves that support those who care for our country’s wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans

1:40 PM ET by Brad Cooper

Watch Live: President Obama Answers Your Questions in a Google+ Hangout

President Obama answers questions submitted by people from across the country in a live video chat at 5:30 p.m. EST on January 30, 2012.

9:09 AM ET by Kori Schulman

January 27, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor expanding on his State of the Union proposals to keep college affordable and within reach for all Americans.

Following these remarks, the President will depart from Michigan en route Joint Base Andrews. The departure from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport is open press.

Later, the President will travel to Cambridge, MD to deliver remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

In the afternoon, the President will return to the White House. Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press and the meeting with Secretary Clinton is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President delivers remarks at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor expanding on his State of the Union proposals to keep college affordable and within reach for all Americans Ann Arbor, MI Open Press
10:30 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the House Democratic Issues Conference Maryland, Cambridge Open Press
11:00 AM	The President departs Michigan en route Joint Base Andrews Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Open Press
12:25 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage
12:25 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Cambridge, Maryland Out-of-Town Travel Pool Accompanies
1:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at the Democratic Issues Conference Maryland, Cambridge Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks
3:00 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press
3:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meets with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
4:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Mandarin Oriental Hotel Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only (In-Town Pool Final Gather 3:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 12:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: NY Times
Radio: AP

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: FOX

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White House Blog Post: Advance Estimate of GDP for the Fourth Quarter of 2011

Today’s report shows that the economy posted its tenth straight quarter of positive growth

7:09 PM ET by Alan Krueger

Everything You Need to Know About President Obama's Blueprint for College Affordability

Have a question about college affordability? Here's everything you need to know.

6:10 PM ET by Matt Compton

Weekly Wrap Up: An America Built to Last

A look at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov

6:08 PM ET by Sarah Berlenbach

More Than Two Million Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to more than 2 million.

3:06 PM ET by Matt Compton

Vice President Biden: "America Is Coming Back"

“No one has ever won betting against America,” said Vice President Biden at a manufacturing facility in New Hampshire. “When we’ve given the American people a clear shot, never, ever have they let the country down."

2:32 PM ET by Tobin Marcus

Deadline Saturday: Submit Your Questions for President Obama

President Obama participates in the first completely-virtual interview from the White House and takes questions submitted by the public.

12:23 PM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

First Lady Michelle Obama Strikes a Pose for Instagram

A bit of photo fun was inevitable when the First Lady met Mike Krieger, co-founder of the photo sharing site Instagram, in the Blue Room of the White House earlier this week.

12:12 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Advance Estimate of GDP for the Fourth Quarter of 2011

Real GDP (the total amount of goods and services produced in the country) grew at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter of this year

9:45 AM ET by Alan Krueger

West Wing Week: 1/27/2012 or "The Special State of the Union Edition of 2012"

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

12:00 AM ET by Matt Compton

January 26, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at UPS Las Vegas South about the importance of American workers developing American-made energy to an economy that’s built to last. The President’s remarks are open press.

Following these remarks, the President will depart Las Vegas, Nevada en route Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. The departure from Las Vegas and arrival at Buckley Air Force Base are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at Buckley Air Force Base on American energy and the steps the Administration is taking to promote energy security. The President’s remarks are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Buckley Air Force base en route Detroit, Michigan where he will spend the night. The departure from Buckley Air Force Base and arrival at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport are open press.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks to discuss with workers how the Administration is promoting partnerships between community colleges and businesses New Hampshire, Rochester Open Press
1:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at UPS Las Vegas South about the importance of American workers developing American-made energy to an economy that’s built to last Las Vegas, NV, UPS Las Vegas South Open Press
1:10 PM	The Vice President participates in a Twitter interview to engage citizens from across the country in a dialogue around the State of the Union. You can submit a question using hashtags #SOTU and #WHChat. New Hampshire Twitter will moderate questions submitted by their users. You can submit a question using hashtags #SOTU and #WHChat. You can follow the interview on Twitter through the Vice President's @VP account and Twitter's @Gov account. With this interview, Vice President Biden joins President Obama and more than thirty administration officials in a series of online engagement following the State of the Union. The full schedule is posted at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sotu.
3:05 PM	The President departs Las Vegas en route Buckley Air Force Base Las Vegas McCarren International Airport Open Press
4:35 PM	The President arrives Buckley Air Force Base Buckley Air Force Base Open Press
5:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at Buckley Air Force Base on American energy and the steps the Administration is taking to promote energy security Buckley Air Force Base Open Press
6:15 PM	The President departs Buckley Air Force Base en route Detroit, MI Buckley Air Force Base Open Press
8:30 PM	The President arrives Detroit, MI Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Open Press

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

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Dr. Jill Biden: Honoring Our Military and Their Families at Camp Pendleton

After spending a day with Marines and families preparing for deployment, Dr. Jill Biden pays tribute to the men and women who serve

7:59 PM ET by Dr. Jill Biden

President Obama Discusses the Blueprint for American-Made Energy

President Obama talks about the future of energy in America.

6:26 PM ET by Matt Compton

Twitter Office Hours Marathon: State of the Union

White House officials answer your questions about President Obama’s State of the Union Address through a series of Office Hours on Twitter.

4:49 PM ET by Erin Lindsay

Video: Meet Some of the People Who Joined Michelle Obama for the State of the Union

Amber Morris, one of the thousands of Americans who told Congress that losing $40 a paycheck was unacceptable, was a guest of the First Lady

4:40 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Vice President Biden Holds First Twitter Interview

The Vice President answered questions on a wide range of topics, from the State of the Union to the Super Bowl

4:08 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Everything You Need to Know: President Obama's Blueprint for American-Made Energy

Have questions about President Obama's Blueprint for American-made energy? Here's everything you need to know.

2:54 PM ET by Megan Slack

Legislation to Address the Growing Danger of Cyber-Threats

The Administration's Head of Cybersecurity, Howard A. Schmidt, details proposed legislation to strengthen our national and economic security needs

12:27 PM ET by Howard A. Schmidt

January 25, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Eastern Iowa Airport are open press.

In Cedar Rapids, the President will tour and deliver remarks at Conveyor Engineering and Manufacturing. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour and the President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Cedar Rapids, Iowa en route Chandler, Arizona. The departure from Eastern Iowa Airport and arrival at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona. These remarks are open press.

In the evening, the President will depart Arizona en route Las Vegas, Nevada. The departure from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the arrival at Las Vegas McCarren International Airport are open press. The President will spend the night in Las Vegas.

All times ET
9:50 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 9:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
10:05 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Cedar Rapids, IA Travel Pool Coverage Out of Town Travel Pool Coverage (Gather 8:45AM—Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
12:20 PM	The President arrives Cedar Rapids, IA Eastern Iowa Airport Open Press
12:40 PM	The President tours Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing, Cedar Rapids, IA Travel Pool Coverage
12:55 PM	The President delivers remarks at Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing Conveyor Engineering & Manufacturing, Cedar Rapids, IA Open Press
2:30 PM	The President departs Cedar Rapids, IA en route Phoenix, AZ Eastern Iowa Airport Open Press
5:35 PM	The President arrives Phoenix, AZ Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Open Press
6:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at Intel Ocotillo Campus Intel Ocotillo Campus Open Press
8:35 PM	The President departs Phoenix, AZ en route Las Vegas, NV Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Open Press
9:30 PM	The President arrives Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas McCarren International Airport Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: VOA

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

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Everything You Need to Know About the President's Blueprint for Manufacturing

Have questions about President Obama's Blueprint for Manufacturing? Here's everything you need to know.

4:50 PM ET by Matt Compton

By the Numbers: 3.2 Million

The private sector has added nearly 3.2 million jobs in the last 22 months, but we must continue taking steps to create more jobs and strengthen our economy.

4:44 PM ET by Megan Slack

Healthy Changes on the Menu for School Lunches

First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack introduced new USDA standards that will lead to more fruit and vegetables and less fat in meals served in cafeterias across the country

4:23 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security Announced

The Obama Administration is taking an important step to strengthen and protect the worldwide network of transportation, postal, and shipping assets and their supporting infrastructures

1:50 PM ET by Christa Brzozowski

Scenes from the 2012 State of the Union

Check out images from the 2012 State of the Union.

10:37 AM ET by Matt Compton

State of the Union Deep Dive

Want to understand the data behind President's Obama's Blueprint for an America that is built to last? Check out these charts, graphs and other facts from the enhanced version of the 2012 address to the nation

9:46 AM ET by Kodiak Starr

Your Twitter Interview with Vice President Biden

On Thursday, January 26th, Vice President Biden will answer questions submitted by people from across the country in his first Twitter interview.

1:02 AM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama Delivers the 2012 State of the Union

Miss something the President said at the State of the Union? Read the remarks, watch the video, or learn more.

12:42 AM ET by Matt Compton

The Blueprint for an America Built to Last

The ideas from the 2012 State of the Union represent a blueprint for building an America that lasts.

11:19 PM ET by Matt Compton

January 24, 2012

The Schedule

In the evening, the President will deliver the State of the Union Address at the United States Capitol. The First Lady will attend. The travel pool accompanies.

All times ET
9:00 PM	The President delivers the State of the Union Address; the First Lady attends United States Capitol Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 8:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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An America Built to Last

We've put together a Blueprint that outlines the ideas in tonight's State of the Union and shows what it will take to achieve the President's vision.

10:39 PM ET by Matt Compton

Watch the Enhanced State of the Union

Watch the enhanced State of the Union broadcast.

8:30 PM ET by Matt Compton

Interactive Feature: Who's in the First Lady’s Box, State of the Union Address 2012?

Find out who was invited to join First Lady Michelle Obama

6:20 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

What President Obama Will Say Tonight

Read excerpts from President Obama's State of the Union Address.

6:00 PM ET by Matt Compton

David Plouffe: Get Into State of the Union

David Plouffe, Senior Advisor to President Obama, sends an email to the White House email list encouraging folks to tune in to the State of the Union Address tonight at 9:00 pm. ET.

4:38 PM ET by Katelyn Sabochik, David Plouffe

2012 State of the Union: Behind the Scenes

Get a behind the scenes look at the making of the 2012 State of the Union Address

1:59 PM ET by Matt Compton

Pay for Success: A New Results-Oriented Federal Commitment for Underserved Americans

The Department of Justice and the Department of Labor announce their support for Pay for Success pilots, a new way for government to ensure effective programs reach underserved communities, through 2012 funding competitions.

12:06 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz and Robert Gordon

Getting the Most Out of the State of the Union

At WhiteHouse.gov, we're putting together a set of resources to help you get the most out of the State of the Union.

11:56 AM ET by Matt Compton

January 23, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will welcome the six-time Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins to the White House to honor the team and their 2011 Stanley Cup victory. Continuing his tradition of recognizing sports teams for their work off the ice, President Obama will highlight the Boston Bruins Foundation which has raised and donated more than $7 million to various charitable organizations in the six New England states. This event in the East Room is open press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:40 PM	The President welcomes the six-time Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins to the White House to honor the team and their 2011 Stanley Cup victory

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

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President Obama Welcomes the Boston Bruins

The 2011 Stanley Cup winners visit the White House.

9:13 PM ET by Matt Compton

Celebrating Congresswoman Gabby Giffords

President Obama and Vice President Biden voice their well wishes for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and celebrate her career of public service.

2:37 PM ET by Matt Compton

Taking Action for the Middle Class

We’ve put together a new video to give you a sense of exactly how much President Obama has gotten done with the We Can't Wait campaign—even in the face of Congressional gridlock and inaction.

10:59 AM ET by Matt Compton

Your State of the Union Interview with President Obama

In the first completely-virtual interview from the White House, President Obama will answer questions that have been submitted by Americans from across the country via YouTube. The virtual event with the President will happen through Google+ Hangouts, a live multi-person video chat.

3:00 AM ET by Kori Schulman

January 20, 2012

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will attend a campaign event in Washington, D.C. This event is closed press. Later, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
12:05 AM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 8:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:20 AM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 12:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
10:15 AM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Los Angeles
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The Vice President tapes a radio interview with Ryan Seacrest. Los Angeles
2:45 PM	The President attends a campaign event The Jefferson Hotel Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 2:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
3:15 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event
5:05 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
6:30 PM	The Vice President joins Dr. Biden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to visit with wounded warriors and their families Pooled Press