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November 29, 2011

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 host Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands for a meeting in the Oval Office.  The United States and the Netherlands have a close economic relationship that supports jobs in both countries.  The Netherlands is the ninth largest destination for U.S. exports, as well as the third largest direct investor in the United States.  The President and Prime Minister will discuss the importance of these trade and investment ties, as well as the current situation in the eurozone.  The President also looks forward to consulting with Prime Minister Rutte about preparations for the 2012 NATO Summit that the U.S. will host in Chicago; the United States and the Netherlands are founding members of NATO. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Senior Advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:30 PM

The President has a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Mark Rutte of the Netherlands

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather at 2:15PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

5:30 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Examiner
Radio: AURN

November 28, 2011

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 welcome the leaders of the European Union to a summit at the White House.  The President looks forward to meeting with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, and High Representative Catherine Ashton to discuss a broad range of issues of mutual concern, including the global economy; our efforts to strengthen economic ties and growth; our joint work to support democracy and prosperity in the European neighborhood, across the Middle East and North Africa, and in other regions; our continuing coordination on Iran; and our commitment to improved transatlantic law enforcement and counterterrorism cooperation.  There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting in the Roosevelt Room. 

In the afternoon, the President will host an EU summit lunch. This lunch in the Cabinet Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso will deliver statements in the Roosevelt Room. There will be a pool spray for remarks.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:45 AM

The President hosts a summit meeting with the leaders of the European Union

Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 11:30AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

12:30 PM

The President hosts an EU summit lunch

Cabinet Room Closed Press

1:40 PM

The President, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso deliver statements

Roosevelt Room Pool Spray Pool Spray for Remarks (Final Gather 1:25PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

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

November 23, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in a ceremony in the North Portico. This ceremony is open press.

In the afternoon, the First Family will participate in a service event in the Washington, DC area. There will be travel pool coverage.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey

North Portico Open Press (Pre-Set 8:15 AM, Final Gather 10:00 AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:30 PM

The First Family participates in a service event

Washington, DC area Pooled Press In-Town Pool Coverage (Final Gather 3:35 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: St. Petersburg Times
Radio: SRN

November 22, 2011

The Schedule

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

Later, the President will deliver remarks on the American Jobs Act at Manchester High School Central.  These remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will return to Washington, DC.  The departure from Manchester Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press. 

All times ET

9:10 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool (Final Gather 8:45 AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

9:50 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Manchester, NH

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

10:30 AM

The Vice President chairs a regular meeting of senior officials to assess progress in Iraq

Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President arrives Manchester, NH

Manchester Airport Open Press

12:15 PM

The President delivers remarks on the American Jobs Act

Manchester High School Central Open Press

1:20 PM

The President departs Manchester, NH en route Joint Base Andrews

Manchester Airport Open Press

2:40 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Open Press

2:40 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Open Press

2:55 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: The Root
Radio: NPR
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Times

November 21, 2011

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 deliver remarks and sign legislation into law that will provide tax credits to help put veterans back to work. The President believes that no veteran who fought for our country should have to fight for a job when they come home.  The First Lady, the Vice President, and Dr. Biden will also attend. This event in South Court Auditorium is open press.   

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

In the evening, the President and First Lady will invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of country music as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series. Dr. Biden will also attend this event in the East Room. The President’s remarks will be pooled press and the entire event will be streamed live on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/livestarting at 7:00PM EST. 

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:10 AM

The President delivers remarks and signs legislation into law that will provide tax credits to help put veterans back to work; The First Lady, Vice President, and Dr. Biden also attend

South Court Auditorium Open Press (Pre-set 10:10AM – Final Gather 10:40AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

4:00 PM

The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a Thanksgiving dinner for Wounded Warriors, veterans, service members, and their families being treated at area military hospitals

Naval Observatory Pooled Press

4:25 PM

The President meets with Treasury Secretary Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

7:15 PM

The President and First Lady invite music legends and contemporary major artists to the White House for a celebration of country music as part of their “In Performance at the White House” series; The President delivers remarks; Dr. Biden also attends

East Room Pooled Press (Pre-set 6:15PM – Final Gather at 6:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

November 18, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in an event to announce a commercial deal with representatives of Boeing and Lion Air. There will be travel pool coverage of the event.

Later in the morning, the President will hold bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Singh of India, President Aquino of the Philippines and Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of each of these bilateral meetings with statements.

In the afternoon, the President will participate in a US-ASEAN meeting. There will be a travel pool spray of the meeting.

In the evening, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Yudhoyono of Indonesia. There will travel pool coverage of the bilateral meeting.

Later in the evening, the President will join leaders at the East Asia Summit gala dinner. There will be travel pool coverage of the gala dinner.

 

All times ET

3:30 AM

The President participates in a US-ASEAN meeting

Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Dua Convention Center Travel Pool Spray

4:40 AM

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Yudhoyono of Indonesia

Nusa Dua Convention Center Travel Pool Coverage

7:00 AM

The President joins leaders at the East Asia Summit gala dinner

Nusa Dua Convention Center Travel Pool Coverage

9:15 PM

The President participates in Embassy and U.S. Mission Meet & Greet

Indonesia, Grand Hyatt, Bali Closed Press

9:55 PM

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Yingluck of Thailand

Grand Hyatt Pool Spray at the Top Pool Spray at the Top with Statements

10:40 PM

The President participates in East Asia Summit Plenary Session

Bali International Convention Center Pool Spray at the Top

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

November 17, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia.  There will be travel pool coverage of this event.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott at Parliament House.  This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President will deliver an address to the Australian Parliament at Parliament House.  This address is pooled for cameras and open to correspondents.

After, the President will join Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia for a visit to a local school.  There will be travel pool coverage of the visit. 

In the afternoon, the President will attend an U.S.  Embassy meet and greet at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Canberra.  This event is closed press.

The President will then participate in a tree dedication ceremony with U.S. Ambassador to Australia Jeffrey Bleich. There will be a travel pool spray of the ceremony.  

Later, the President will depart from Canberra en route Darwin, Australia   The President’s departure from Canberra International Airport and arrival at Darwin International Airport are open press. 

In Darwin, the President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony with Prime Minister Gillard at the USS Peary Memorial in Darwin. There will be travel pool coverage of the ceremony.

After, the President and Prime Minister Gillard will deliver remarks to Australian Troops and U.S. Marines at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin.  These remarks are open press. 

In the evening, the President will depart Darwin for Bali, Indonesia.  The departure of Air Force One from Darwin International Airport and arrival of Air Force One at Ngurah Rai/Bali International Airport are open press.

All times ET

1:10 AM

The President arrives Darwin, Australia

Darwin International Airport Open Press

1:35 AM

The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony with Prime Minister Gillard

Australia, USS Peary Memorial, Darwin Travel Pool Coverage

2:30 AM

The President and Prime Minister Gillard deliver remarks to Australian troops and U.S. Marines

Australia, Darwin, Royal Australian Air Force Base Open Press

3:25 AM

The President departs Darwin en route Bali, Indonesia

Darwin International Airport Open Press

5:45 AM

The President arrives Bali, Indonesia

Ngurah Rai/Bali International Airport Open Press

1:00 PM

The Vice President attends a meeting of the Government Accountability and Transparency Board

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press

2:30 PM

The Vice President meets with representatives of the National Sheriffs’ Association

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

8:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at the Democracy Alliance dinner

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

8:10 PM

The President participates in an event to announce a commercial deal with representatives of Boeing and Lion Air

Indonesia, Grand Hyatt, Bali Travel Pool Coverage

8:30 PM

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Singh of India

Grand Hyatt Travel Pool Spray Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements

10:00 PM

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with President Aquino of the Philippines

Grand Hyatt Travel Pool Spray Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements

11:00 PM

The President hosts a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Najib of Malaysia

Grand Hyatt Travel Pool Spray Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements

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

November 16, 2011

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President will arrive in Canberra, Australia.  The arrival at Canberra International Airport is open press.

Later, the President will participate in an official arrival ceremony and join Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia to sign a guest book at  Parliament House in Canberra.  There will be pool coverage of the arrival and the guest book signing.

After signing the guest book, the President will participate in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia at Parliament House.  There will be a stills only spray at the top of the bilateral meeting. 

In the evening, the President and Prime Minister Gillard will hold a joint press conference at Parliament House.  The press conference is open press.

Later in the evening, the President will attend a Parliamentary Dinner at Parliament House.  There will be a travel pool spray at the beginning of the dinner and travel pool coverage for remarks.

Also tomorrow at 9:30AM ET, in Washington, DC, members of the President’s Export Council will meet at the White House.  Secretary John Bryson, Ambassador Ron Kirk, Secretary Hilda Solis, Secretary Ray LaHood, Small Business Administrator Karen Mills, and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank Fred Hochberg will also participate in the meeting, along with White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley, Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, and other Senior Administration Officials.  The President’s Export Council will discuss progress being made to reach the President’s goal of doubling our nation’s exports over five years.  The meeting will be livestreamed on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

All times ET

12:30 AM

The President participates in an official arrival ceremony

Parliament House, Canberra, Australia Pooled Press

12:45 AM

The President joins Prime Minister Julia Gillard of Australia for a guest book signing

1:00 AM

The President participates in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Gillard

Parliament House, Canberra, Australia Pool Spray at the Top Still Photo Spray at the Top

3:30 AM

The President attends a parliamentary dinner

Parliament House, Canberra, Australia Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Spray at the Top and Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks

12:30 PM

The Vice President attends a campaign event

New York City

2:05 PM

The President holds a joint news conference with Prime Minister Gillard

Parliament House, Canberra, Australia Open Press

2:30 PM

The Vice President meets with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America

New York City Pool Spray at the Top

5:05 PM

The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony

Australian War Memorial Travel Pool Coverage

5:45 PM

The President meets with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott

Parliament House Closed Press

6:00 PM

The Vice President attends a campaign event

New York City

6:15 PM

The President addresses the Australian Parliament

Parliament House Pooled for Cameras, Open to Correspondents

7:25 PM

The President visits a local school with Prime Minister Gillard of Australia

Travel Pool Coverage

8:00 PM

The President holds a U.S. Embassy meet and greet

U.S. Embassy, Canberra, Australia Closed Press

8:15 PM

The President participates in a tree dedication ceremony

U.S. Embassy, Canberra, Australia Travel Pool Coverage

8:55 PM

The President departs Canberra, Australia en route Darwin, Australia

Canberra International Airport Open Press

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

November 15, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart Honolulu, HI for Canberra, Australia.  The departure of Air Force One from Hickam Air Force Base is open press.

All times ET

1:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at a labor event at a local fire station

Ohio, Euclid Open Press

1:30 PM

The President departs Honolulu, HI en route Canberra, Australia

Hickam Air Force Base Open Press

6:30 PM

The Vice President will attends campaign event.

New Jersey, Cresskill

11:25 PM

The President arrives in Canberra, Australia

Canberra International Airport Open Press

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

November 14, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Aulani Disney Resort in Kapolei, HI.  There will be travel pool coverage of these remarks.

All times ET

3:30 PM

The Vice President swears in John Bryson as the Secretary of Commerce

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled Press This event is pooled for still photographers.

4:15 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Aulani Disney Resort, Kapolei, HI Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks

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