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October 4, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Dallas, Texas. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Dallas Love Field are open press. Later, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas. These remarks are pooled press. The President will then deliver remarks at another campaign event at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only. In the afternoon, the President will visit Eastfield College, a community college in Mesquite, Texas, where he will tour the campus’ Children’s Laboratory School and meet with students and teachers. The President will then deliver remarks urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act now to keep teachers in the classroom and rebuild schools across our nation. The President’s tour is pooled press and the President’s remarks at Eastfield College are open press. Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Dallas, Texas en route St. Louis, Missouri. The departure from Dallas Love Field and the arrival at St. Louis Lambert Field are open press. In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Renaissance Hotel in St. Louis. These remarks are pooled press. Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only. At night, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from St. Louis Lambert Field and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
9:15 AM	The President departs the South Lawn en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 8:55 AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:30 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Dallas, TX Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 8:15 AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
12:20 PM	The President arrives Dallas, TX Dallas Love Field Open Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act now to keep teachers in the classroom and rebuild schools in Florida and across the nation Florida, Oakstead Elementary School, Land O’Lakes Open Press
1:35 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Dallas, Sheraton Hotel, TX Pooled Press
2:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Sheraton Hotel Print Pool Remarks only
3:35 PM	The President tours Children’s Laboratory School at Eastfield College Texas, Eastfield College, Mesquite Pooled Press
3:55 PM	The President delivers remarks urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act now Eastfield College Open Press
4:55 PM	The President departs Dallas, Texas en route St. Louis, MO Dallas Love Field Open Press
6:25 PM	The President arrives St. Louis, MO Open Press St. Louis Lambert Field
7:45 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event St. Louis, Renaissance Hotel, MO Pooled Press
8:35 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool Remarks only
10:00 PM	The President departs St. Louis, MO en route Joint Base Andrews St. Louis Lambert Field Open Press
11:55 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: The Hill
Radio: SRN

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 8:15 AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tribune

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President Obama: American Jobs Act Will Prevent Up to 280,000 Teachers from Losing their Jobs

Laying off qualified teachers undermines our future as a nation

6:58 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Trade Agreements Will Help Create Export-Supported Jobs in America

These agreements will make it cheaper, faster, and easier for U.S. producers to sell more American goods and services in the growing markets of Korea, Colombia and Panama

5:45 PM ET by Ambassador Ron Kirk

Georgia Teen Hopes American Jobs Act Is Passed

"The American Jobs Act gives me hope that I might start to receive a better education, that one day job opportunities will be open for me to grasp and that one day my personal American Dream will be reached," Destiny Wheeler wrote in a letter to President Obama

2:09 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Now Is Not the Time to Wave the White Flag on Clean Energy Jobs

The International Energy Agency projects that in the coming decades, solar power could grow to more than 20 percent of the world’s electricity

1:26 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

Oregon Governor: The American Jobs Act Is Exactly What We Need

John Kitzhaber says that in an economic crisis, we need to be investing in the economy

11:13 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

Ask Michelle Obama

Do you have a question about Let's Move!, the First Lady's initiative to end childhood obesity? Ask it here.

10:26 AM ET by Sarah Bernard

October 3, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the 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 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 the three student winners of the Google Science Fair. This meeting is closed press.

After, the President will meet with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Fay Hartog Levin. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
8:55 AM	The President meets with the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Fay Hartog Levin Oval Office Closed Press
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President holds a Cabinet Meeting Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:45AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
1:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov Roosevelt Room Closed Press
2:35 PM	The President is interviewed by George Stephanopoulos. The entire interview will stream live on Yahoo.com and ABCNews.com Blue Room Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President meets with the three student winners of the Google Science Fair Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Reaffirming Our Commitment to Fighting – and Preventing – Breast Cancer

Breast cancer remains one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among American women and despite remarkable advances in treatment and prevention, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death

6:47 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius

Over 2,000 Agree – 1is2Many

In the weeks since Vice President Biden launched the 1is2Many initiative – a call for young women and men to share their ideas on how to prevent dating violence and sexual assault at their schools and college campuses – he has received more than 2,000 responses via the obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/1is2many and Twitter.

5:07 PM ET by Amy Dudley

President Obama Meets with Cabinet to Discuss Job Creation

Each of the Secretaries and heads of agencies have been assigned to look at ways to accelerate job growth over the next several months

4:43 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

A good problem to have: Raising the signature threshold for White House petitions

In the week since we launched We the People, more than 7,800 petitions have been created, more than 600,000 signatures have been logged and more than 375,000 people have created an account to participate in this platform. It's by far the biggest online engagement event ever for the White House - and we're just getting started.

3:13 PM ET by Macon Phillips

Watch Live: President Obama Takes Your Questions

President Obama takes questions from ABC's George Stephanopoulos submitted through Yahoo.com.

2:25 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

The White House Cybersecurity Coordinator says this is a fitting time to reflect on how far we have come and how far we still need to go to secure this nation in cyberspace

12:52 PM ET by Howard A. Schmidt

Honoring Hispanic Heritage

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden host a Hispanic Heritage Month reception to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans across the military, government and private sector.

11:16 AM ET by Carlos Elizondo

September 30, 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 at the "Change of Office" Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ceremony at Fort Myer. The Vice President will also attend. This event is open to pre-credentialed members of the media. In the afternoon, the President will be interviewed live by Michael Smerconish. This interview will be 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.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President delivers remarks at the "Change of Office" Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff ceremony at Fort Myer. the Vice President also attends Virginia, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Open Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
1:40 PM	The President will be interviewed live by Michael Smerconish Oval Office Closed Press
8:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool Print Pool Coverage for Remarks Only (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 6:10PM – 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: CNN
Print: Ebony
Radio: AURN

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Weekly Wrap Up: Spreading the Word

A look at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov

5:54 PM ET by

A Father Celebrates Today's Reauthorization of the Combating Autism Act

Nearly one percent of American children are on the Autism Spectrum, and this reauthorization continues investments in research, early detection and support and services for both children and adults.

4:50 PM ET by Michael Strautmanis

Nearly 1.7 Million White House Visitor Records Released

A new release of White House visitor records brings the grand total of records that this White House has released to almost 1.7 million records.

4:30 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

President Obama Welcomes New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The President honored the outgoing Chairman, Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, and thanked him for his four years of extraordinary service in that role and his four decades in uniform. President Obama also discussed the news that Anwar al-Awlaki -- a leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula -- was killed in Yemen this morning

3:32 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

The American Jobs Act Will Put Pennsylvanians Back to Work

It will provide hard-working Pennsylvania families with a payroll tax cut that will save them an average of $1,500 a year and invest at least $1.3 billion to help put thousands of Philadelphia-area construction workers back to work repairing crumbling roads, bridges, and schools.

2:33 PM ET by Ambassador Ron Kirk

Vice President Biden Discusses Violence Against Young Women on The View

Vice President Joe Biden visits The View to discuss the work he has done to end violence against women and his current initiative to reduce youth violence.

2:09 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

Mayor of Phoenix: The American Jobs Act Should Be Passed Today

Phil Gordon says the politics that are being played in Washington, DC, and across the country, are devastating our nation

2:05 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

American Jobs Act: Keeping First Responders on the Beat and Improving Emergency Communication

Vice President Biden visits the Alexandria Police Department to discuss how the American Jobs Act would help keep police officers and first responders on the beat in northern Virginia and across the country.

11:23 AM ET by Amy Dudley

West Wing Week: 9/30/11 or "Set Your Sights High"

Your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

12:00 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

September 29, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the 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 meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Also in the morning, the President will be interviewed by WTVF-TV Nashville, Tennessee; WXII-TV Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and WESH-TV Orlando, Florida on the need for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act now to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of working Americans. The interviews in the Diplomatic Room are closed press. These interviews will begin running at 5:00PM EDT, Thursday, September 29. In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

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9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
11:20 AM	The President participates in regional interviews on the need for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act now to put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of working Americans Diplomatic Room Closed Press
11:45 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks to highlight how the American Jobs Act would keep first responders on the job Virginia, Alexandria Police Department in Alexandria Open Press This event is open press, however, space is limited. Media should email press@ovp.eop.gov to request a credential, by 10:00 PM this evening. Through the American Jobs Act, $5 billion would support the hiring and retention of public safety personnel. By supporting such jobs, the proposed investments aim to keep communities safe from crime and able to maintain critical emergency response capabilities.
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
1:30 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
2:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Al-Sabah of Kuwait Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather time for the pool is 1:45 PM outside the 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: Dallas Morning News
Radio: AP

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Tackling Waste in Contracting

Agencies will save taxpayer dollars by leveraging their purchasing power

1:06 PM ET by Daniel Gordon

Kansas City Mayor: Jobs Are at the Forefront of People’s Minds

The American Jobs Act will help the people of his Missouri city find work and put more money in their pockets

10:57 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

A Dynamic Approach to Federal Cybersecurity

The federal government is taking a significant step forward in our efforts to use continuous monitoring to more effectively and efficiently ensure the security of federal systems and networks

9:24 AM ET by By Howard Schmidt

September 28, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in an “Open for Questions” roundtable in which he will respond to questions from readers of Yahoo!, MSN Latino, and AOL Latino/Huffington Post Latino Voices on the issues that matter most to the Hispanic community and all Americans. The “Open for Questions” event will be streamed live at whitehouse.gov/live in both English and dubbed into Spanish. 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 deliver his third annual Back-to-School Speech at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, DC. The President’s Back-to-School Speech is an opportunity to speak directly to students across the country. The President will encourage students to study hard so that they can reach their potential and take the country to new heights. The President’s Back-to-School Speech is open press. Later, the President and the Vice President will then meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
11:25 AM	The President participates in an “Open for Questions” roundtable Map Room The “Open for Questions” event will be streamed live at whitehouse.gov/live in both English and dubbed into Spanish
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney Open Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:30 PM	The President delivers his third annual Back-to-School Speech Washington, DC, Benjamin Banneker Academic High School Open Press In-Town Pool Gather Time 12:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta Oval Office Closed Press

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

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What You Missed: President Obama's Open for Questions Roundtable

President Obama discussed a range of issues from immigration and education to Social Security and the American Jobs Act during a round table with representatives from three of the largest Hispanic online outlets

7:40 PM ET by

Back to Classes and Science Labs Today for Good Jobs Tomorrow

The next generation of American leaders is hitting the books again, and the challenges they face today are greater than ever.

6:51 PM ET by Phil Larson and Greg Gershuny

Arne Duncan: The President's Plan for the Economy and Education

The U.S. Secretary of Education says that our path to prosperity, the way to win the future, is to invest wisely in schools, remembering that children get only one chance at an education.

6:38 PM ET by Arne Duncan

President Obama on Back-to-School: "Set Your Sights High"

President Obama speaks directly to students across the country in his third annual Back-to-School speech.

6:30 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

White House Tweetup: Arrival Ceremony for Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak

The White House announces the State Arrival ceremony for one of the most wired nations in the world will mark our largest White House Tweetup yet. Apply for your chance attend.

3:46 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Obama Administration Asks Supreme Court to Hear Health Care Lawsuit

The Obama Administration wants to put legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act to rest and continue moving forward implementing the law to lower the cost of health care and make it more secure for all Americans

3:34 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

Creating Jobs, Opportunity Through Transit Investments

The American Jobs Act would provide $9 billion for thousands of jobs repairing bus and rail transit systems. Once Congress passes the Act, that money will go out quickly and easily into the economy, creating jobs and helping get our transit systems up to speed.

12:53 PM ET by John Porcari

Louisville Mayor on American Jobs Act: There’s this Feeling of Hopelessness that We’ve Got to Address

Mayor Greg Fischer says Americans cannot wait until the next election for help

11:59 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

Watch Live: President Obama’s Open for Questions Roundtable

President Obama addresses questions you submitted to Yahoo!, MSN Latino, AOL Latino and HuffPost LatinoVoices in English and Spanish during a roundtable.

10:18 AM ET by Nikki Sutton

September 27, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Denver, Colorado. The departure of Air Force One from Los Angeles, California and the arrival in Denver, Colorado are open press. While in Denver, the President will visit Abraham Lincoln High School to highlight his American Jobs Act proposal to put workers back on the job by rebuilding and modernizing schools across the country. The American Jobs Act proposes a $25 billion investment in school infrastructure that will modernize at least 35,000 public schools – investments that will create jobs while improving classrooms and upgrading our schools to meet 21st century needs. While at Abraham Lincoln High School, the President will deliver remarks. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media. Later, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from Denver, Colorado and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
1:25 PM	The President departs Los Angeles, California Open Press Los Angeles International Airport
3:25 PM	The President arrives Denver, Colorado Open Press Buckley Air Force Base
4:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at Abraham Lincoln High School Open Press Abraham Lincoln High School
4:15 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event in Boston Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
5:50 PM	The President departs Denver, Colorado en route Joint Base Andrews Open Press Buckley Air Force Base
6:00 PM	The Vice President attends a campaign event Boston, Grill 23 restaurant
9:00 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
9:15 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: CQ
Radio: VOA

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

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Bang for the Buck in the American Jobs Act

Setting the record straight on the costs and benefits of the American Jobs Act.

9:05 PM ET by Brian Deese

President Obama: We Need to Do Everything We Can to Prepare Our Kids for the Future

The American Jobs Act will create 21st century schools across the country

5:10 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

L’Shana Tovah

As the Jewish community here in the United States and all over the world gather to celebrate the start of the new year, President Obama sends a greeting for the High Holy Days. Rosh Hashanah offers us an extraordinary sense of possibility because it provides us an opportunity to shape our world for the better.

12:08 PM ET by Danielle Borrin

Health Insurance Premium Update

The Kaiser Family Foundation’s annual survey on health insurance and the Office of Personnel Management provide new insight on insurance premiums.

11:00 AM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

Mayor of Denver: American Jobs Act an "Opportunity for all Elected Officials to Put Aside Differences"

Mayor Michael Hancock says there is no more important initiative that any elected official can be focused on than "trying to get America back to work, right now."

9:52 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

September 26, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in “Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama” in Mountain View, California. At the town hall, the President will answer questions about job creation and the economy from a live audience made up of LinkedIn members and employees, as well as questions that have been submitted from LinkedIn members across the country. This event is open to pre-credentialed members of the media.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to San Diego, California. The departure from Mountain View, California and the arrival in San Diego, California are open press. While in San Diego, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

After, the President will travel to Los Angeles, California. The departure from San Diego, California and the arrival in Los Angeles, California are open press. The President will then deliver remarks at a campaign event at the House of Blues. This event is pooled for TV and open to correspondents.

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

The President will spend the night in Los Angeles.

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2:00 PM	The President participates in a LinkedIn Town Hall Meeting Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA Open Press
3:25 PM	The President departs Mountain View, California en route San Diego, California Moffett Federal Airfield Open Press
4:40 PM	The President arrives San Diego, California Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Open Press
6:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool For remarks only
7:00 PM	The President departs San Diego, California en route Los Angeles, California Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Open Press
7:40 PM	The President arrives Los Angeles, California Los Angeles International Airport Open Press
9:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event CA, House of Blues, West Hollywood Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
11:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at a campaign event Private Residence Print Pool For remarks only

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: CCH
Radio: Talk Radio

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

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First Lady Michelle Obama: When You Make Life Easier for Working Parents, It’s a Win for Everyone Involved

First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about the importance of supporting and retaining women who choose careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and science, the so-called STEM disciplines.

7:28 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

President Obama's Town Hall with LinkedIn: "We are in this thing Together"

President Obama takes questions on jobs and the economy from LinkedIn members from across the country during the LinkedIn "Putting America Back to Work" Town Hall.

6:30 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Famine in the Horn of Africa: Be a Part of the Solution

More than 13 million people are in crisis because of famine, war and drougt in the Horn of Africa and every six minutes in Somalia a child dies. Learn how you can help stop this humanitarian crisis.

5:33 PM ET by Courtney O’Donnell

A Call to Peace: Perspectives of Volunteers on the Peace Corps at 50

Since the Peace Corps was established in 1961, more than 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers have promoted world peace and friendship in 139 countries around the world. The stories of these Americans who have served are powerful, moving, and inspiring.

4:00 PM ET by Jon Carson

Supporting Scientists at the Lab Bench ... and at Bedtime

The National Science Foundation today announced a 10-year initiative to provide greater work-related flexibility to women and men in research careers.

2:31 PM ET by John P. Holdren

Getting the Facts Straight on America's Tax Burden

White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer takes on some myths about who is paying what share of the taxes in America.

1:45 PM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

America's Mayors Are in Sync: Congress Must Work on a Bipartisan Basis to put America Back on Track

Mayor Villaraigosa of Los Angeles, who is President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, says that for residents of his city, nothing is more important than creating jobs

12:39 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Delivering on the Promise of Innovation to Help Prevent CyberBullying

Following on President Obama's March 2011 Bullying Prevention Summit, Facebook, MIT, and MTV announced their efforts to help prevent cyberbullying.

10:15 AM ET by Aneesh Chopra and Howard Schmidt

The American Jobs Act: Your Questions Answered

Setting the record straight on the American Jobs Act and the President’ fiscal plan

9:33 AM ET by Jon Carson

September 23, 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 deliver remarks in the East Room of the White House on the need to provide states with relief from key provisions of No Child Left Behind. These remarks are open press. Later, the President will meet with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus at the White House. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
9:15 AM	Press Secretary Jay Carney will hold an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room
9:30 AM	The President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
9:30 AM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Florida, Boca Raton
10:15 AM	The President delivers remarks on No Child Left Behind Reform Pre-Set 8:45AM, Final Gather 9:45 AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
11:00 AM	The President meets with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Cabinet Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: NPR

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Mayor of Baltimore: American Jobs Act Will Help Us Grow Out of Recession

Says the President’s plan will put people back to work making Baltimore’s infrastructure safer for generations to come

4:55 PM ET by

Joining Forces with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

First Lady Michelle Obama joined the team as they built a new home for a 15-year Navy veteran and her family. The episode airs on Sunday night

4:42 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

Weekly Wrap Up: Rebuilding America

A look at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov

4:37 PM ET by

Entrepreneurs Applaud America Invents Act, Say It Will Create More Jobs

New law will speed up the patent process and enable entrepreneurs to turn an invention into a business three times faster than before.

3:22 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

President Obama: "Our Kids Only Get One Shot at a Decent Education"

Today the President announced that the administration will enable states to request flexibility from specific mandates under No Child Left Behind, in exchange for a real commitment to undertake education reform

3:05 PM ET by

Obama Administration Announces New Approach to Strengthen Disaster Recovery Across the Nation

The National Disaster Recovery Framework defines how federal agencies will work together to best meet the needs of states and communities in their ongoing recovery, by aligning key roles and responsibilities among all our partners

11:04 AM ET by Elizabeth Zimmerman

West Wing Week: It's Math

Your guide to everything that's happened at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. this week

12:00 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

September 22, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. After, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to Cincinnati, Ohio. The arrival of Air Force One at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport is open press. The President will then deliver remarks at the Brent Spence Bridge, that spans Kentucky and Ohio, urging Congress to pass the American Jobs Act now. The President’s remarks are open press. Later, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open 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
12:30 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 12:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:45 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Cincinnati, Ohio Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 11:30AM – Joint Base Andrews, Virginia Gate
2:05 PM	The President arrives Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport Open Press
2:30 PM	The President delivers remarks on the American Jobs Act Hilltop Basic Resources Open Press
3:50 PM	The President departs Cincinnati, Ohio en route Joint Base Andrews Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport Open Press
5:10 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
5:25 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
5:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Charleston, South Carolina
7:35 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee in Miami, Florida

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

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

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We Must Stand Up for the Rights of Gays and Lesbians Everywhere

Samantha Power, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights, reflects on President Obama's call for the rights of LGBT people in his address at the U.N. General Assembly.

6:02 PM ET by Samantha Power

Returning to Joplin with Secretary Duncan and FEMA Deputy Administrator Rich Serino

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The Schedule

In the morning, the President will address the United Nations General Assembly. The First Lady will also attend. This event is open to pre-credentialed correspondents. The President will then hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting with statements. After, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting with statements. In the afternoon, the President will meet with Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, the President of the United Nations General Assembly. The President will then meet with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. These meetings are closed press. Also in the afternoon, the President will attend a luncheon hosted by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the luncheon. After, the President will give remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative. The President’s remarks are open press. Later, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting with statements. The President will then hold a bilateral meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy of the French Republic. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting with statements. After, the President will meet with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan. There will be a stills only photo spray at the top of the meeting. The President will then meet with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority. There will be a stills only photo spray at the top of the meeting. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend the United Nations General Assembly Reception. This event is closed press. Later in the evening, the President and the First Lady will return to the White House. The President and the First Lady’s departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President addresses the United Nations General Assembly - the First Lady also attends United Nations Building Travel Pool Coverage, UNTV Coverage, Open to Pre-Credentialed Correspondents
11:00 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel United Nations Building Pool Spray at the Top Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements
12:25 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan United Nations Building Pool Spray at the Top Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements
1:00 PM	The President meets with Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, President of the United Nations General Assembly United Nations Building Closed Press
1:05 PM	The President meets with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon United Nations Building Closed Press
1:20 PM	The President attends a luncheon hosted by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon United Nations Building Pool Spray at the Top Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Toasts
2:45 PM	The President delivers remarks at the Clinton Global Initiative Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers Open Press
3:45 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements
4:45 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy of the French Republic Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements
5:35 PM	The President meets with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Photo Spray at the Top
5:55 PM	The President meets with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority Waldorf Astoria Hotel Closed Press
7:05 PM	The President and the First Lady attend the United Nations General Assembly Reception New York Public Library Closed Press
9:45 PM	The President and the First Lady depart New York en route Andrews Air Force Base John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
10:40 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive at Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
10:55 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 10:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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

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