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What's Happening

July 30, 2011

The Schedule

On Saturday 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: ABC
Print: Newsday
Radio: ABC

July 29, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks on the next round of a coordinated national program to improve fuel efficiency for Model Years 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. This program, which builds on the historic agreement achieved by this administration for Model Years 2012-2016, will result in significant cost savings for consumers at the pump, dramatically reduce oil consumption, cut pollution and create jobs.  This event is open press. 

In the afternoon, the Presidentwill meet with President Boni Yayi of Benin, President Alpha Condé of Guinea, President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger, and President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire.  The meeting provides an opportunity to underscore the Administration’s support for emerging democracies, to highlight our partnerships with these countries, and to discuss the building of strong democratic institutions, economic development, and a range of regional issues.  This meeting in the Cabinet Room is closed press.  At the bottom of the meeting, thePresident will deliver a statement to the press.  This statement in the Cabinet Room is pooled press. 

All times ET

10:20 AM

The President delivers a statement on the status of debt ceiling negotiations

Diplomatic Reception Room Pooled Press Pre-set 9:20AM – Final Gather 9:50AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

10:50 AM

The President delivers remarks on Fuel Efficiency Standards

Walter E. Washington Convention Center Open Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:15AM—North Doors of the Palm Room

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

3:10 PM

The President meets with President Boni Yayi of Benin, President Alpha Condé of Guinea, President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger, and President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire

Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Bottom Pool Spray for Remarks at the Bottom of the Meeting (Gather Time 3:40PM—Brady Press Briefing Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: National Journal
Radio: VOA

July 28, 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. 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 Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.
All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

12:00 PM

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

Closed Press

3:00 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Treasury Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

3:30 PM

The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

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

July 27, 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 meet with senior advisors 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

10:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Open Press

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

July 27, 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 meet with senior advisors 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

10:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Open Press

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

July 27, 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 meet with senior advisors 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

10:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Open Press

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

July 27, 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 meet with senior advisors 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

10:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

Open Press

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

July 26, 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 meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta 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

10:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

3:15 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: CBS
Print: Huffington Post
Radio: SRN

July 25, 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 in the Oval Office.  These meetings are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will address the National Council of La Raza at their annual conference luncheon at the Marriot Wardman Park Hotel. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants to the White House to honor the team and their 2010 World Series victory.  The President will also recognize the efforts the Giants make to give back to their community as part of their visit, continuing the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts on and off the field. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open 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 senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:50 PM

The President delivers remarks at the National Council of La Raza at their annual conference luncheon

Marriot Wardman Park Hotel Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 11:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

4:00 PM

The President welcomes the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants to honor the team and their 2010 World Series victory

East Room Open Press Pre-Set 3:00PM—Final Gather 3:30PM—North Doors of the Palm Room

7:15 PM

The Vice President attends a DNC event

DC, St. Regis Hotel in Washington

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

July 22, 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 participate in a Town Hall on the on-going efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction at the University of Maryland, College Park. This event is open press. In the afternoon, the President will meet with Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand in the Oval Office to discuss the close friendship and partnership between our two countries, our shared interest in stability, growth and effective regional institutions in the Asia Pacific, and our cooperation in addressing challenges like Afghanistan and the famine in East Africa. This meeting is closed press. Following the meeting, the President and Prime Minister Key will deliver statements to the press in the Oval Office. These statements are pooled press. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later, the President will meet with Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Mrs. Eikenberry to thank the Ambassador for his service in Afghanistan and throughout his career. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press
All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:00 AM

The President participates in a Town Hall on the on-going efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction

University of Maryland, College Park—Ritchie Coliseum Open Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather 10:00AM—North Doors of the Palm Room

11:00 AM

The Vice President administers the oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in for Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta

The Pentagon Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

1:35 PM

The President meets with Prime Minister Key of New Zealand

Oval Office Closed Press

2:20 PM

The President and Prime Minister Key deliver statements to the press

Oval Office Pooled Press Gather Time 2:10PM —Brady Press Briefing Room

2:45 PM

The President meets with Secretary of Defense Panetta and Admiral Mullen

Oval Office Closed Press

3:30 PM

The President meets with Ambassador Karl Eikenberry and Mrs. Eikenberry

Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Gannett Newspapers
Radio: AURN