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September 20, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with the Transitional National Council (TNC) Chairman, Mustafa Abdel Jalil. There will be a stills only photo spray at the top of the meeting. The President will then attend a Libya Contact Group Meeting. There will be travel pool coverage and United Nations TV (UNTV) coverage of the opening remarks.

Later, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Hamid Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. There will be a stills only photo spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil. There will be a stills only photo spray at the top of the meeting.

Also in the afternoon, the President and President Dilma Rousseff will join in a family photo with leaders attending the Open Government Partnership Event. After, the President will attend the Open Government Partnership Event. There will be travel pool coverage of both of these events.

Later, the President will attend a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. There will be a travel pool spray of the statements at the top of the meeting.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend a DNC event. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s and First Lady’s remarks.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President meets with the Transitional National Council (TNC) Chairman, Mustafa Abdel Jalil United Nations Building Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Photo Spray at the Top
10:30 AM	The President attends a Libya Contact Group Meeting United Nations Building Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Coverage of Opening Remarks; UNTV Coverage
11:00 AM	The Vice President and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills visit Wrap Tite, Inc in Solon, Ohio Ohio, Wrap Tite, Inc in Solon Open Press
11:45 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Hamid Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Photo Spray at the Top
1:55 PM	The President meets with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Photo Spray at the Top
2:15 PM	The President and President Dilma Rousseff join in a family photo with leaders attending the Open Government Partnership Event Waldorf Astoria Hotel Travel Pool Coverage
2:25 PM	The President attends the Open Government Partnership Event Waldorf Astoria Hotel Travel Pool Coverage
4:30 PM	The President attends a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements
8:20 PM	The President and The First Lady attend a DNC Event New York, Gotham Hall Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Post
Radio: AURN

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

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President Obama Meets with World Leaders at the U.N. General Assembly

President Obama visits the U.N. General Assembly to address a range of issues on the historic progress that has been made over the last year and the opportunities that lie ahead.

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President Obama at the U.N. on Libya: "We will Stand with You"

At the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama addresses a meeting of international partners to show support for the new Libya and plan for a post-Qaddafi future.

7:23 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

The Era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Is Officially Over

Today, we remember that when we all come together to make this country a better place, change is not just possible. Change is inevitable

6:38 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama

President Obama will travel to Mountain View for a Town Hall with LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network. Have a question for President Obama on job creation and the economy? Ask it now on LinkedIn.

6:36 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama on Open Government: "The Essence of Democracy"

President Obama discusses how the Open Government Partnership is transforming how governments serve their citizens in the 21st century, including tools like "We the People," coming soon to WhiteHouse.gov to allow Americans to directly petition the administration.

6:23 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Playing Tennis with First Lady Michelle Obama

Dr. Judy Palfrey, Executive Director of Let's Move!, describes how the U.S. Tennis Association is making thousands of tennis courts in cities across the country available for kids to stay active.

4:22 PM ET by Judy Palfrey

Lessons from the Farm to Strengthen America

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlines how the President's plan to pay for the American Jobs Act will impact farmers and ranchers.

12:17 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

Open for Questions: President Obama’s trip to the U.N. General Assembly with Ben Rhodes

Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications and Speechwriting, will answer your questions on a range of issues that the President will discuss at the U.N. General Assembly this week.

11:49 AM ET by Karen Richardson

FWD the Facts about Famine, War, and Drought in the Horn of Africa

Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of USAID, announces the launch of the FWD Campaign to raise awareness of the crisis in the Horn of Africa and fight the famine that faces more than 13 million people.

11:16 AM ET by Rajiv Shah

The United States Releases its Open Government National Action Plan

This global initiative supports efforts to promote more transparent, effective, and accountable institutions globally, and builds directly on steps President Obama has taken to strengthen democracy and promote a more efficient and effective government through greater openness

7:30 AM ET by Aneesh Chopra and Cass Sunstein

September 20, 2011

The Schedule

Later, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Hamid Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. There will be a stills only photo spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil. There will be a stills only photo spray at the top of the meeting.

Later, the President will attend a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey. There will be a travel pool spray of the statements at the top of the meeting.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend a DNC event. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s and First Lady’s remarks.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President meets with the Transitional National Council (TNC) Chairman, Mustafa Abdel Jalil United Nations Building Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Photo Spray at the Top
10:30 AM	The President attends a Libya Contact Group Meeting United Nations Building Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Coverage of Opening Remarks; UNTV Coverage
11:00 AM	The Vice President and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills visit Wrap Tite, Inc in Solon, Ohio Ohio, Wrap Tite, Inc in Solon Open Press
11:45 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Hamid Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Photo Spray at the Top
1:55 PM	The President meets with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Photo Spray at the Top
2:15 PM	The President and President Dilma Rousseff join in a family photo with leaders attending the Open Government Partnership Event Waldorf Astoria Hotel Travel Pool Coverage
2:25 PM	The President attends the Open Government Partnership Event Waldorf Astoria Hotel Travel Pool Coverage
4:30 PM	The President attends a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top Travel Pool Spray at the Top with Statements
8:20 PM	The President and The First Lady attend a DNC Event New York, Gotham Hall Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Post
Radio: AURN

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

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President Obama Meets with World Leaders at the U.N. General Assembly

President Obama visits the U.N. General Assembly to address a range of issues on the historic progress that has been made over the last year and the opportunities that lie ahead.

8:00 PM ET by

President Obama at the U.N. on Libya: "We will Stand with You"

At the U.N. General Assembly, President Obama addresses a meeting of international partners to show support for the new Libya and plan for a post-Qaddafi future.

7:23 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

The Era of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Is Officially Over

Today, we remember that when we all come together to make this country a better place, change is not just possible. Change is inevitable

6:38 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Putting America Back to Work: LinkedIn Presents a Town Hall with President Obama

6:36 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama on Open Government: "The Essence of Democracy"

6:23 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Playing Tennis with First Lady Michelle Obama

Dr. Judy Palfrey, Executive Director of Let's Move!, describes how the U.S. Tennis Association is making thousands of tennis courts in cities across the country available for kids to stay active.

4:22 PM ET by Judy Palfrey

Lessons from the Farm to Strengthen America

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlines how the President's plan to pay for the American Jobs Act will impact farmers and ranchers.

12:17 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

Open for Questions: President Obama’s trip to the U.N. General Assembly with Ben Rhodes

11:49 AM ET by Karen Richardson

FWD the Facts about Famine, War, and Drought in the Horn of Africa

Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of USAID, announces the launch of the FWD Campaign to raise awareness of the crisis in the Horn of Africa and fight the famine that faces more than 13 million people.

11:16 AM ET by Rajiv Shah

The United States Releases its Open Government National Action Plan

7:30 AM ET by Aneesh Chopra and Cass Sunstein

September 19, 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 make remarks on his vision for a balanced approach to reducing our deficit and living within our means and announce his recommendations to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction. The President’s remarks in the Rose Garden are open press.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will travel to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Later, the President will attend a United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) Meet and Greet. This event is closed press.

In the evening, the President will attend a DNC event at a private residence in New York City. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President delivers remarks on his vision for a balanced approach to reducing our deficit and living within our means and announces his recommendations to the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 9:30AM – Final Gather 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:00 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner and OMB Director Jack Lew James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
4:20 PM	The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press
5:15 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive New York City, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
6:00 PM	The President attends a United States Mission to the United Nations (USUN) Meet and Greet New York City, New York, USUN Building Closed Press
7:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event New York City, Private Residence, New York Print Pool Print Pool Coverage for Remarks

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 2:45PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: McClatchy

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How Do You Think Federal Websites Can Improve?

As part of President Obama's Campaign to Cut Waste and the Administration's overall commitment to improving customer service, we're taking a fresh look at how government information and services are delivered on the Internet

5:06 PM ET by Macon Phillips

President Obama: Washington Has to Live within its Means

The President's plan for economic growth and deficit reduction offers a balanced approach to get our fiscal house in order, based on the values of shared responsibility and shared sacrifice

1:49 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

The President’s Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction

Plan sent to Joint Committee follows a balanced approach: asking everyone to do their part, so no one has to bear all the burden. And it says that everyone – including millionaires and billionaires – has to pay their fair share.

11:43 AM ET by Jack Lew

What You Missed: Open for Questions on the America Invents Act

Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office David Kappos answer your questions from Facebook and Twitter.

9:37 AM ET by Kori Schulman

September 18, 2011

The Schedule

The President has no public events scheduled this weekend.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 11:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: ABC

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September 17, 2011

The Schedule

The President has no public events scheduled this weekend.

In-Town Pool Call Time: 11:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: USA Today
Radio: VOA

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Honoring Our Nation’s Finest Federal Employees

On September 16, 34 great Federal workers and teams were honored as finalists for the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal.

6:05 PM ET by John Berry, Jeff Zients

Weekly Address: Passing the American Jobs Act

President Obama discusses the need for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to put more people back to work, and more money back in the pockets of people who are working.

5:30 AM ET by Nikki Sutton

September 16, 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 travel to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia. While there, the President will visit a classroom to see demonstrations of several student science and technology projects. After, the President will deliver remarks and sign the America Invents Act into law. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media, but the deadline to RSVP has passed.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:00 AM	Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and Press Secretary Jay Carney will convene an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room to preview the United Nations General Assembly
10:45 AM	The President visits a classroom at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:10 AM	The President delivers remarks and signs the America Invents Act into Law Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Open Press
4:00 PM	The Vice President delivers the James R. Soles Lecture on the Constitution and Citizenship University of Delaware Open Press To RSVP and obtain media details, please contact Andrea Boyle Tippett, UD media relations, at aboyle@udel.edu or 302-831-1421

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

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What You Missed: Open for Questions on the American Jobs Act

Director of the Office of Public Engagement, Jon Carson and Brian Deese, Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of theNational Economic Council take your questions on the President's American Jobs Act.

6:18 PM ET by

Renewing the American Dream: Latinas in the White House

Read about Latina women serving the President of the United States and making a difference in our country every day.

6:14 PM ET by Luis Miranda

Weekly Wrap-Up: Innovative Ideas

A look at what happened this week on WhiteHouse.gov

5:58 PM ET by

The American Jobs Act and Nonprofits

From convening support groups and prayer services to providing child care, teaching job skills, and putting Americans back to work, nonprofit and faith-based groups are supporting working families across the country. Learn how the American Jobs Act will support the important work they do.

5:43 PM ET by Melody Barnes

A Part of Something Bigger

As we remember those service members who have not yet returned home, we also remember that we are part of something bigger - a country that does not forget its veterans, but honors them, cares for them and tends to their families while they are away

5:06 PM ET by Darienne Page

American Jobs Act: Rebuilding the Economy the American Way

Prominent, independent experts have said that the American Jobs Act could create 1.5 million or more jobs, increase growth by as much as two percentage points next year, and lower the unemployment rate.

2:02 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

A Status Report on the Administration’s Commitment to Open Government

As part of President Obama's Open Government Initiative, the White House is releasing an update on the Administration’s commitment to open government.

2:00 PM ET by Steven Croley

The America Invents Act: Turning Ideas into Jobs

The legislation signed by President Obama today will help companies and inventors avoid costly delays and unnecessary litigation, and let them focus instead on innovation and job creation

12:19 PM ET by Quentin Palfrey

Improving Economic Opportunities for Women

Senior Advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett discusses why removing barriers that still stand between women and economic success is important to growing the economy as a whole.

12:03 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Congress Moves Forward on FAA, Surface Transportation Extensions that Keep Jobs; Now Let's Talk about Creating Jobs

Last night, the U.S. Senate voted to extend authority for the Federal Aviation Administration and our nation's surface transportation programs to continue operating. Passing this legislation keeps hundreds of thousands of men and women on the job.

11:19 AM ET by Ray LaHood

Making a Digital Promise to our Students

The U.S. Department of Education launches a new unique public-private partnership to develop learning technologies that will transform teaching and learning in and out of the classroom

9:07 AM ET by Arne Duncan

Innovating our System for Innovation

Today President Obama signs the historic Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

9:00 AM ET by Aneesh Chopra

First Lady Michelle Obama: Support our Military Families

In an op-ed published in USA Today, First Lady Michelle Obama writes that remembering what happened on 9/11 gives us the opportunity to reflect on all that these families have endured and our obligations to them now and in the years ahead.

6:00 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

West Wing Week: 9/16/11 or "Pass this Bill"

This week, the President took his American Jobs Act to Richmond, Virginia, Columbus, Ohio, and Raleigh, North Carolina, traveled to all three memorial sites on the 10th anniversary of September 11th, and presented the Medal of Honor to former active duty Marine, Dakota Meyer, for his extraordinary actions in Afghanistan.

12:00 AM ET by Colleen Curtis

September 15, 2011

The Schedule

The President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. He will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as a member of Marine Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on September 8, 2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. The First Lady will also attend this event. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open press. In the evening, the President will attend two DNC events at private residences in Washington, DC. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks at both events.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee North Carolina, Raleigh
12:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:15 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Texas, Dallas
2:45 PM	The President awards Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends East Room Open Press Pre-Set 12:45 PM—Final Gather 2:15 PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
7:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Private Residence, Washington, DC Print Pool Print Pool Coverage for Remarks (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 5:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
8:40 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Private Residence, Washington, DC Print Pool Print Pool Coverage for Remarks

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

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Office Hours 9/15/11 or "Carrier pigeon, have you considered it?": Jason Furman Answers Your Questions on Twitter

White House economist Jason Furman answered your questions on the American Jobs Act during a session of White House Office Hours. See a transcript of the question and answer below, or over on Storify.

7:09 PM ET by Kori Schulman

First Lady Michelle Obama: "Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice"

As part of the Let's Move initiative, the First Lady announces a commitment from restaurants like Red Lobster and Olive Garden to reduce calories and sodium in their meals and provide healthier options in their kids’ menus.

4:50 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

What You Missed: Open for Questions on Youth and the American Jobs Act

Watch Administration officials answered your questions from Facebook, Twitter and WhiteHouse.gov on how the American Jobs Act will impact young Americans.

4:36 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

Attacks to the Clean Air Act & the False Choice between a Healthy Environment and Healthy Economy

Historically, benefits of the Clean Air Act – longer lives, healthier kids, greater workforce productivity and ecosystem protections – outweigh the costs by more than 30 to 1

3:39 PM ET by Heather Zichal

What the People Want to Know About We the People

Even though we haven’t launched yet, we’re already seeing a number of questions and comments that are worth addressing. Here are some of those questions and our responses:

3:16 PM ET by Macon Phillips

President Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Dakota Meyer

The former active duty Marine Corps Corporal saved 36 lives during a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan

1:30 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

The Truth about Clean Energy Jobs

The Washington Post’s assertions today about the Department of Energy’s loan programs today are both incomplete and inaccurate

11:06 AM ET by Dan Leistikow

September 14, 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 travel to the Raleigh-Durham area. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport are open press. While there, the President will travel to the town of Apex to visit WestStar Precision, a small business that will benefit from the bipartisan proposals in the American Jobs Act that the President unveiled in an address to a Joint Session of Congress last week. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s tour of WestStar Precision. The President will also travel to North Carolina State University where he will deliver remarks on the American Jobs Act, emphasizing the need for Congress to pass it now and put more people back to work and more money in the pockets of working Americans, while not adding a dime to the deficit. The President’s remarks at North Carolina State University are open to pre-credentialed media. In the afternoon, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press. Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 34th Annual Awards Gala. The President will deliver remarks at this event. These remarks are open press.

All times ET
9:15 AM	The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
9:50 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 9:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
10:05 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Joint Base Andrews Pool Spray Call Time 8:30AM – Joint Base Andrews, Virginia Gate
10:45 AM	The Vice President hosts a Cabinet meeting to discuss the latest efforts to cut waste, fraud, and abuse as part of the Administration’s Campaign to Cut Waste Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled Press The remarks at the top of this meeting are pooled press Remarks will be delivered by Vice President Biden, OMB Director Jack Lew, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius.
11:05 AM	The President arrives Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Raleigh-Durham International Airport Open Press
11:40 AM	The President tours WestStar Precision Facility North Carolina, WestStar Precision Facility, Apex Travel Pool Coverage
12:55 PM	The President delivers remarks on the American Jobs Act North Carolina, North Carolina State University, Raleigh Open Press
2:20 PM	The President departs Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina en route Joint Base Andrews Raleigh-Durham International Airport Open Press
3:25 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
3:40 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 3:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:45 PM	The President meets with The Vice President Oval Office Closed Press
8:20 PM	The President and The First Lady attend the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 34th Annual Awards Gala; The President delivers remarks Washington Convention Center Open Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 7:30PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Scripps Howard
Radio: SRN

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

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Office Hours 9/14/11 or "Make Voices Heard": Stephanie Cutter Answers Your Questions on Twitter

Stephanie Cutter, Assistant to the President and Deputy Senior Advisor, answers your questions on the American Jobs Act.

7:51 PM ET by Kori Schulman

17 Years After Violence Against Women Act, Vice President Calls on New Generation to Take Action

Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hold a reception to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) being signed into law.

7:26 PM ET by Amy Dudley

Campaign to Cut Waste in Action: $2 Billion Saved

Vice President Biden convenes the first Cabinet waste reduction meeting and announced new initiatives to fight waste across the federal government.

6:53 PM ET by Jack Lew

President Obama: "Tax Relief for Every Worker and Every Small Business"

President Obama travels to North Carolina State University to outline how the American Jobs Act will help small businesses like WestStar Precision create jobs and get the economy growing faster.

6:29 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Getting Money to Small Businesses Faster

The President announces a new policy that will accelerate payments to small business contractors so they can reinvest that money in the economy and drive job growth.

3:02 PM ET by Jeff Zients

Cabinet Accountability for Cutting Waste

Vice President Biden convenes the first Cabinet waste reduction meeting and announces over $2 billion in anti-waste measures.

2:35 PM ET by Jack Lew

Be Part of the Joining Forces Community Challenge

Dr. Jill Biden calls on Americans to participate in the Joining Forces Community Challenge to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that are supporting our troops and military families.

2:05 PM ET by Dr. Jill Biden

Watch Live: President Obama on the American Jobs Act in North Carolina

Governor Beverly Perdue and ten North Carolina mayors welcome President Obama to North Carolina and call for Congress to pass the American Jobs Act. Watch the President's remarks live at 12:55 p.m. EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

11:46 AM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

From One Homeowner to Another: “Help is Out There.”

The Department of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have partnered to help Americans who are struggling with their mortgage payments and don’t know where to turn for help

11:35 AM ET by Phyllis Caldwell and Raphael Bostic

American Jobs Act and Your Community

The American Jobs Act reflects a commitment to strengthen the recovery and help increase access to jobs for all Americans. Learn about what impact the Jobs Act will have on your community.

10:07 AM ET by Jon Carson

September 13, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. After, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to Columbus, Ohio. While in Columbus, the President will visit the Fort Hayes Arts and Academic 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 Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School the President will tour a newly modernized graphic design classroom. The tour of the graphic design classroom will be travel pool coverage. After, the President will deliver remarks. The President’s remarks are open press. Later in the afternoon, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from Rickenbacker International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press. In the evening, 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
6:30 AM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a reception in honor of the 17th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Naval Observatory Pooled Press
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The Vice President meets with President Basescu of Romania in the Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather time for the pool is 10:00 AM in the Brady Press Briefing Room
11:00 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 11:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:00 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Columbus, Ohio Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 10:30AM – Joint Base Andrews, Virginia Gate
1:15 PM	The President arrives Columbus, Ohio Open Press
1:45 PM	The President tours a newly modernized graphic design classroom Ohio, Columbus, Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School Travel Pool Coverage
2:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School Ohio, Columbus, Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School Open Press
3:05 PM	The President departs Columbus, Ohio en route Joint Base Andrews Rickenbacker International Airport Open Press
4:15 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:30 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:00PM – 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: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: St. Petersburg Times
Radio: NPR

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 10:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: New York Times

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Open for Questions: The American Jobs Act

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How America Creates Jobs

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12:18 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

Affordable Care Act in Action: Fewer Uninsured Young Adults in America

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Back on the Job Thanks to Federal Transportation Investments

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September 12, 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.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:40 AM	The President delivers a statement on the American Jobs Act Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 9:30AM – Final Gather 10:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press