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August 11, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Holland, Michigan. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Gerald Ford International Airport are open press. While in Michigan, the President will tour the Johnson Controls Inc. advanced battery facility. At Johnson Controls, the President will highlight the key role innovative technologies will play in helping automakers achieve the historic fuel economy standards, establishing U.S. leadership in advanced vehicle manufacturing, spurring economic growth, and creating high-quality domestic jobs in cutting edge industries across America. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s tour of Johnson Controls Inc. The President’s remarks are open press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to New York, New York. The departure from Gerald Ford International Airport and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press. In the evening, the President will attend a DNC event at the Ritz Carlton. Since the President is not delivering remarks, the event is closed press. Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at a private residence. This event is print pool only for remarks. Later, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
All times ET

11:25 AM

The President departs the South Lawn en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 11:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

11:45 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Grand Rapids, Michigan

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 10:15AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

1:15 PM

The President arrives in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gerald Ford International Airport Open Press

2:25 PM

The President tours Johnson Controls Inc.

Holland, Michigan, Johnson Controls Inc. Travel Pool Coverage

2:40 PM

The President delivers remarks at Johnson Controls

Holland, Michigan, Johnson Controls Inc. Open Press

3:55 PM

The President departs Grand Rapids, Michigan en route New York, New York

Gerald Ford International Airport Open Press

5:25 PM

The President arrives New York, New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

6:05 PM

The President attends a DNC event

The Ritz Carlton Closed Press

7:10 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Private Residence Print Pool Coverage for remarks

9:10 PM

The President departs New York, New York en route Joint Base Andrews

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

10:05 PM

The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage

10:20 PM

The President arrives at the White House

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

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune
Radio: AURN
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:15AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: AFP
Radio: NPR

August 10, 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 meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, the President will host an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room. This will be the third Iftar that President Obama has hosted, continuing the tradition of hosting Iftars that began annually under President Clinton and was continued by President George W. Bush. The invited guests include elected officials, religious and grassroots leaders in the Muslim American community, and leaders of diverse faiths. The President’s remarks are pooled press.
All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

3:35 PM

The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

4:00 PM

The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

8:35 PM

The President hosts an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan

State Dining Room Pooled Press Pre-Set 6:00PM—Final Gather 8:15PM—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: CBS
Print: Talking Points Memo
Radio: AP

August 9, 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 meet with industry officials at the White House to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles. 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.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:35 AM

The President meets with industry officials to discuss the first of their kind fuel efficiency standards for work trucks, buses, and other heavy duty vehicles

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

2:50 PM

The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

6:20 PM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 6:00PM—North Doors of the Palm Room

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

August 8, 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 evening, the President will attend a DNC event at a private residence in Washington, DC. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks. Later, the President will attend a DNC event at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington, DC. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

1:30 PM

The President delivers a statement to the press

State Dining Room Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Pooled for TV, Open to correspondents and still photographers (Pre-set 12:00PM – Final Gather 12:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

2:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will join Press Secretary Jay Carney to discuss education reform efforts involving No Child Left Behind.

6:40 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 5:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

7:40 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Washington, DC, St. Regis Hotel 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: NBC
Print: St. Petersburg Times
Radio: VOA

August 5, 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 the Washington Navy Yard to discuss the Administration’s efforts to prepare our nation’s veterans for the workforce. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media, but the deadline to request credentials has passed. In the afternoon, the President will depart for Camp David and will remain there for the weekend. The departure from the South Lawn is open press.
All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President delivers remarks on the Administration’s work to prepare our nation’s veterans for the workforce

Washington Navy Yard Open Press In-Town Pool Gather Time 10:20AM—North Doors of the Palm Room

3:50 PM

The President departs for Camp David

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 1:55PM—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: Regional Reporters
Radio: SRN

August 4, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
All times ET

12:45 AM

The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews Open Press

1:00 AM

The President arrives at the White House

South Lawn Open Press

10:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room

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

August 3, 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 hold a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room.  There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.    

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

Later, the President will meet with Attorney General Holder in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the President will travel to Chicago, Illinois.  The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at O’Hare International Airport are open press. 

Later in the evening, the President will participate in a DNC video teleconference at the Aragon Entertainment Center in Chicago.  There will be print pool coverage of the teleconference. 

Later, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at the Aragon Entertainment Center.  This event is pooled for television and open to correspondents. 

At night, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at the Aragon Entertainment Center.  There will be print pool coverage of this event for remarks only. 

Later that night, the President will return to Washington, DC.  The President’s departure from O’Hare International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

 

All times ET

10:35 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

2:00 PM

The President holds a Cabinet meeting

Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top

3:15 PM

The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

3:45 PM

The President meets with Attorney General Eric Holder

Oval Office Closed Press

5:00 PM

The President departs the South Lawn en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 4:30PM—North Doors of the Palm Room

5:15 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Chicago, Illinois

Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 4:00PM—Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

7:00 PM

The President arrives in Chicago, Illinois

O’Hare International Airport Open Press

8:00 PM

The President participates in a DNC video teleconference

Aragon Entertainment Center Print Pool

8:15 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Aragon Entertainment Center Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

9:25 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Aragon Entertainment Center Print Pool Remarks only.

11:05 PM

The President departs Chicago, Illinois en route to Joint Base Andrews

O’Hare International Airport Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Times
Radio: FOX
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 4:00PM—Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

August 2, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with the AFL-CIO Executive Committee in the East Room to discuss issues important to working families, including how to continue growing our economy and putting Americans back to work. This meeting is closed press.

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

In the afternoon, the President will meet with the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the U.S. Commander of the ISSExpedition 26 in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

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

All times ET

9:15 AM

The President meets with the AFL-CIO Executive Committee

East Room Closed Press

10:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:15 PM

The President delivers a statement to the press

Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 11:15AM – Final Gather 12:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

3:15 PM

The President meets with the crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the U.S. Commander of the ISS Expedition 26

Oval Office Closed Press

4:30 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Panetta

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: NY Post
Radio: CBS

August 1, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President will meet with Senior Advisors 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

10:00 AM

The President meets with Commerce Secretary Gary Locke

Oval Office Closed Press

10:30 AM

The President meets with Senior Advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The Vice President meets with the Senate Democratic Caucus at the U.S. Capitol

11:45 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

12:00 PM

The Vice President meets with the House Democratic Caucus at the U.S. Capitol

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

July 31, 2011

The Schedule

On Sunday the President has no public events scheduled.
In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Newsweek
Radio: AP