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October 15, 2011

The Schedule

On Saturday, the President has no public events scheduled.
In-Town  Pool Call Time: 11:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico
Radio: Sirius

October 14, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Detroit, Michigan. The arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is open press.  

While in Michigan, the President will tour General Motors Orion Assembly and give remarks on the trade agreement with South Korea that will open up economic opportunities and support jobs on both sides of the Pacific.  The President will be joined by President Lee of the Republic of Korea.  The tour of General Motors Orion Assembly is pooled press only.  President Obama and President Lee’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later, the President will return to Washington, DC.  The departure from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

10:45 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Detroit, Michigan

Joint Base Andrews, Virginia Gate Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:20 AM – Joint Base Andrews, Virginia Gate

12:05 PM

The President arrives Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Open Press

1:30 PM

The President and President Lee tour General Motors Orion Assembly

Michigan, GM Orion Assembly, Lake Orion Travel Pool Coverage

1:50 PM

The President and President Lee deliver remarks on the trade agreement with South Korea

Michigan, GM Orion Assembly, Lake Orion Open Press

3:40 PM

The President departs Detroit, Michigan en route Joint Base Andrews

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport Open Press

5:05 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

9:20 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:50PM – 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: CBS
Print: New York Times
Radio: SRN
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:20AM – Joint Base Andrews, Virginia Gate
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Washington Post
Radio: NPR

October 13, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will welcomePresident Lee Myung-bak and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok of the Republic of Korea to the White House. The Vice President will also attend. The official arrival ceremony on the South Lawn is open to pre-credentialed press.  The deadline to request media credentials has passed.

**Please note that this event is currently outdoors and press coverage is subject to change depending on the weather.  If inclement weather requires this event to be moved inside, updated guidance will be sent at approximately 6:00AM tomorrow.**

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Lee in the Oval Office. The Vice President will also attend.  There will be a stills only pool spray at the bottom of the meeting. The President will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting with President Lee and the Official U.S. and Official Korean Delegations in the Cabinet Room.  This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a joint press conference with President Lee in the Rose Garden.  The press conference is open to pre-credentialed press, however the deadline to request media credentials has passed.

**Please note that this event is currently outdoors and location is subject to change depending on the weather.**

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will welcome President Lee and First Lady Kim at the North Portico.  This arrival is pooled for TV and correspondents and open to pre-credentialed still photographers.  The deadline to request media credentials has passed.  The President and the First Lady will then take the official photo with President Lee and First Lady Kim on the Grand Staircase. This is pooled press.

Later, the President and the First Lady will host a State Dinner in honor of President Lee. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend.  The President and President Lee will each give a toast. The toast remarks during the dinner are pooled press.  Following the dinner, the President and the First Lady will attend the State Dinner reception with President Lee in the State Dining Room.  There will be pooled press coverage of this event.

Also, at 4:30PM tomorrow, following a meeting with Chief of Staff Bill Daley, Governor O’Malley of Maryland, Governor Gregoire of Washington and Governor Dayton of Minnesota will be available at the stakeout to discuss the importance of passing the American Jobs Act so we can immediately put workers back on the job and put more money in the pockets of working Americans. 

All times ET

9:00 AM

The President, the Vice President, and the First Lady welcome President Lee and First Lady Kim to the White House

South Lawn Open to pre-credentialed media (Pre-set 7:30AM – Final Gather 8:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:00 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Lee; THE VICE PRESIDENT also attends

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 10:15AM – Brady Press Briefing Room

11:05 AM

The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Lee and Official U.S. and Official Korean Delegations

Cabinet Room Closed Press

12:20 PM

The President and President Lee hold a joint press conference

Rose Garden Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 11:10AM – Final Gather 11:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

1:15 PM

The Vice President, Dr. Jill Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton host a lunch in honor of President Lee Myung-bak and First Lady Kim Yoon-ok

State Department Pooled Press The remarks at the top of this lunch will be pooled press.

4:00 PM

The Vice President attends President Lee’s address to a joint meeting of Congress

U.S. Capitol

7:00 PM

The President and the First Lady welcome President Lee and First Lady Kim

North Portico Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 11:10AM – Final Gather 11:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

7:30 PM

The President and the First Lady take official photo with President Lee and First Lady Kim

Grand Staircase Pooled Press Gather Time 7:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

8:34 PM

The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner with President Lee and First Lady Kim; the President and President Lee will each deliver a toast

East Room Pooled Press Pooled Press for toasts by President Obama and President Lee (Gather Time 8:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room) **Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event**

10:00 PM

The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner Reception with President Lee and First Lady Kim

State Dining Room Pooled Press Gather Time 9:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room. **Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event**

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 7:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: NY Post
Radio: NPR

October 12, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at an American Latino Heritage Forum being hosted by the White House and the U.S. Department of the Interior to celebrate the past and ongoing contributions of American Latinos who have helped shape America’s rich and diverse history. This event at the Department of the Interior is open to pre-credentialed media. In the afternoon, the President will meet with the National Association of Evangelicals Executive Committee. This meeting is closed press. Later, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
All times ET

11:35 AM

The President delivers remarks at White House Forum on American Latino Heritage

Department of the Interior Open to pre-credentialed media In-Town Pool Gather Time 10:50AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:40 PM

The President meets with the National Association of Evangelicals Executive Committee

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

4:30 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Panetta

Oval Office Closed Press

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

October 11, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  The arrival at Pittsburgh International Airport is open press.

While in Pittsburgh, the President will visit the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local No. 5 Training Center.  During his time at the IBEW Local No. 5 Training Center, the President will take a tour of the IBEW training facilities, convene a meeting of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, and deliver remarks.  The President will discuss the need for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act so we can immediately put workers back on the job and put more money in the pockets of working Americans.   The tour of the IBEW Local No. 5 training facilities and the Jobs Council meeting will be travel pool coverage.  Remarks by the President at the IBEW Local No. 5 will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania en route Orlando, Florida.  The departure from Pittsburgh International Airport and the arrival at Orlando International Airport are open press.

While in Orlando, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel. These remarks are pooled press.

The President will then 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 Orlando International Airport is open press.

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 9:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:20 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Pittsburgh, PA

Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 9:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

11:00 AM

The Vice President presides over a ceremonial swearing-in for Director David Petraeus

Central Intelligence Agency Closed Press

11:15 AM

The President arrives Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press

11:50 AM

The President tours the IBEW Local No. 5 training facilities

IBEW Local No. 5 Training Center Travel Pool Coverage

12:05 PM

The President convenes a meeting of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness and delivers remarks

IBEW Local No. 5 Training Center Travel Pool Coverage

1:45 PM

The Vice President will meet with Prime Minister Igor Lukšić of Montenegro

Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather time for the pool is 1:30 PM in the Brady Press Briefing Room

1:50 PM

The President delivers remarks at IBEW Local 5 Training Center

IBEW Local No. 5 Training Center Open to pre-credentialed media

2:40 PM

The President departs Pittsburgh, PA en route Orlando, FL

Pittsburgh International Airport Open Press

3:00 PM

The Vice President meets with General David Rodriguez, Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command

Closed Press

4:40 PM

The President arrives Orlando, FL

Orlando International Airport Open Press

5:55 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Orlando, FL, Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks

8:30 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence Print Pool Print Pool for Remarks Only

9:45 PM

The President departs Orlando, FL en route Joint Base Andrews

Orlando International Airport Open Press

11:35 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

11:50 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 11:20PM – 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: FOX
Print: Newsweek
Radio: CBS
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Wall Street Journal

October 10, 2011

The Schedule

On Monday, the President will travel to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centerin Bethesda, Maryland. The departure and arrival from the South Lawn are open press. While at Walter Reed, the President will visit with wounded service members.  This visit is closed press.

All times ET

12:15 PM

The President departs the South Lawn en route Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 11:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

12:45 PM

The President visits the Walter Reed National Military Medical Cente

Maryland, Bethesda, Walter Reed Army Medical Center Closed Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather 10:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:20 PM

The President arrives at the White House

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

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Newsday
Radio: AURN

October 9, 2011

The Schedule

 On Sunday, the President will return to the White House. The President’s arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET

3:30 PM

The President arrives at the White House

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

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 1:30 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: National Journal
Radio: AP

October 7, 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 and the Vice President will meet with Senate Democratic Leadership in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

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

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

Later, the President will welcome the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears to the White House to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Super Bowl victory.  In 1986, the team’s White House reception was canceled due to the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. This event is open press.

Afterwards, the President will host Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia at the White House. During his meeting with the Prime Minister, the President looks forward to discussing America’s strong support for Tunisia’s historic transition to democracy, as well as a broad range of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.  The President also welcomes the opportunity to highlight the strong bonds of friendship between the American and Tunisian people. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting with statements. 

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:25 AM

The President and the Vice President meets with Senate Democratic Leadership

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

11:30 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

3:05 PM

The President welcomes the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their Super Bowl victory

South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 1:45PM – Final Gather 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

3:45 PM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Beji Caid Essebsi of Tunisia

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom With Statements; Final Gather 3:55PM – Brady Press Briefing Room

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

October 6, 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 welcome Texas A&M University Women’s Basketball Team to the White House to celebrate their 2011 NCAA championship. The President will also recognize the efforts by Texas A&M University Women’s Basketball Team to give back to their community, continuing the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts on and off the court. As part of their visit, the team will also hold a basketball clinic at the White House for Washington, D.C.-area kids. The President’s remarks honoring the 2011 NCAA Champion Texas A&M University Women’s basketball team and the team’s basketball clinic for local kids are open press. Later in the afternoon, 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

9:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President holds a news conference

1:00 PM

The Vice President presides over the military retirement ceremony for U.S. Navy Captain Mark Kelly

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Print Pool

1:45 PM

The President honors the 2011 NCAA Champion Texas A&M University Women’s basketball team

Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 12:45PM – Final Gather 1:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

2:00 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

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

October 5, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will sign the Continuing Resolution in the Oval Office. The signing is closed press.

Also 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.

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

Later in the afternoon, the President will host President Porfirio Loboof Honduras at the White House. The President looks forward to discussing a broad range of bilateral and regional economic and security issues during their Oval Office meeting.  The President also welcomes the opportunity to underscore the strong bonds of friendship between the American and Honduran people, as well as President Lobo’s efforts to restore democratic and constitutional order in Honduras and the country’s return to the Organization of American States earlier this year. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting with statements. 

All times ET

12:10 AM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 11:55 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

9:30 AM

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

11:00 AM

The President signs the Continuing Resolution

Oval Office Closed Press

11:10 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

3:45 PM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Porfirio Lobo of Honduras

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Pool Spray at the Top with Statements (Final Gather 3:30PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

4:30 PM

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception with Jewish community leaders at the Naval Observatory

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Houston Chronicle
Radio: Sirius