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July 16, 2011

The Schedule

On Saturday, the President will meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the White House. The President last met the Dalai Lama in February 2010. This meeting underscores the President’s strong support for the preservation of Tibet’s unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights for Tibetans. The President will highlight his enduring support for dialogue between the Dalai Lama’s representatives and the Chinese government to resolve differences. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
11:30 AM	The President will meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Map Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 11:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: CCH
Radio: SRN

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President Obama Calls Crews of Atlantis and the International Space Station

President Obama joined millions of Americans and people around the world in taking a moment to watch the incredible liftoff of the final Space Shuttle mission last Friday, and yesterday the President connected with the 10 crewmembers currently onboard the International Space Station.

9:14 AM ET by

Weekly Address: Securing Our Fiscal Future

President Obama emphasizes the importance of compromise and shared sacrifice so that we can overcome our fiscal challenges and get our economy on a stronger footing going forward.

5:30 AM ET by Nikki Sutton

July 15, 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 hold a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room on the status of efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. This is open press. In the afternoon, the President will call the crews of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station in the Oval Office. This call is closed press. However, NASA will broadcast the audio live at http://www.nasa.gov/ntv or to gain access to the broadcast please contact Michael Cabbage at 202-358-1600 or mcabbage@nasa.gov. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet Ruby Bridges and representatives of the Norman Rockwell Museum in the Oval Office. They will also view Rockwell’s "The Problem We All Live With", which was recently placed on display outside 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
11:00 AM	The President holds a news conference on the status of efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
12:29 PM	The President calls the crews of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station Oval Office Closed Press
1:30 PM	The President meets with Ruby Bridges and representatives of the Norman Rockwell Museum and views Rockwell’s "The Problem We All Live With" Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Weekly Wrap Up: The President Addresses the Deficit

Your quick look at the week that was on WhiteHouse.gov.

7:19 PM ET by

President Obama Meets Civil Rights Icon Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges made history in 1964 when she attended a formerly all-white school. She visited the White House to see a painting of her historic first day by Norman Rockwell that is on display outside the Oval Office through the summer of 2011

6:54 PM ET by William Allman

Compromise Isn’t a Dirty Word

President Obama speaks to a group of young Americans in Massachusetts about the importance of compromise in our democracy -- even from people who care passionately about their position.

4:07 PM ET by David Plouffe

The President on Debt Negotiations: 80 Percent of the American People Support a Balanced Approach

At a news conference to address the ongoing negotiations on raising the debt ceiling, President Obama urged Congress to set politics aside to get something done for the American people

1:58 PM ET by Colleen Curtis

National Security and Fuels of the Future: The Importance of Sec. 526

Section 526 restricts Federal Agencies from entering into contracts to buy alternative fuels that are more polluting than conventional fuels, setting an important baseline in developing the fuels we need for the future.

12:26 PM ET by Sharon Burke

West Wing Week: "Our Heroes Are All Around Us"

This week, The President holds meetings with bipartisan congressional leaders, awarded the medal of honor, and repeatedly spoke to the country about the ongoing debt discussions at the White House.

9:35 AM ET by Kori Schulman

July 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 meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will be interviewed by Cox Television, WRC Washington, D.C., and KYW Philadelphia about the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The interviews in the Map Room are closed press. These interviews will begin running at 5PM EDT, Thursday, July 14. Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room to discuss the ongoing efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of the meeting.

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
12:00 PM	The Vice President hosts a lunch meeting with President of the Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Richard Haass Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:00 PM	The President participates in regional interviews on the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction Map Room Closed Press
3:05 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
4:15 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership Cabinet Room Pool Spray Stills Only Pool Spray (Gather Time 4:10PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

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

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Mayors Call for Balanced Approach to Debt Negotiations

A bi-partisan group of mayors met with the President this week, and they have a message for Congress: "The only 'debt limit' someone without a job cares about is their own personal debt limit they reached a long time ago. The only ceiling they care about is the one they're trying to keep above their family's heads"

6:12 PM ET by David Agnew

STEM Jobs Help America Win the Future

A new report released today by the U.S. Commerce Department highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education on America's innovation and competitiveness.

6:06 PM ET by Gary Locke

Cut Waste and SAVE

The White House launches the third annual SAVE Award (Securing Americans Value and Efficiency) – a contest for federal employees to submit ideas about how to cut waste, save taxpayer dollars, and make government more effective and efficient.

2:17 PM ET by Kenneth Baer

For Americans with Disabilities and their Families, Medicaid Matters

Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett shares stories from across the country, demonstrating that Americans with disabilities depend on programs such as Medicaid.

12:40 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Open for Questions: Live Chat on Disability Policy

Join Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy, for a live chat on whitehouse.gov/live at 1:00 pm EDT today on disability policy.

11:30 AM ET by Kareem Dale

Treasury Focuses on Revitalizing America’s Cities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a symposium to discuss economic revitalization through investment in community development financial institutions

11:00 AM ET by Tricia Kerney-Willis

July 14, 2011

The Schedule

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
12:00 PM	The Vice President hosts a lunch meeting with President of the Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Richard Haass Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:00 PM	The President participates in regional interviews on the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction Map Room Closed Press
3:05 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
4:15 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership Cabinet Room Pool Spray Stills Only Pool Spray (Gather Time 4:10PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

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

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Mayors Call for Balanced Approach to Debt Negotiations

6:12 PM ET by David Agnew

STEM Jobs Help America Win the Future

A new report released today by the U.S. Commerce Department highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education on America's innovation and competitiveness.

6:06 PM ET by Gary Locke

Cut Waste and SAVE

2:17 PM ET by Kenneth Baer

For Americans with Disabilities and their Families, Medicaid Matters

Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett shares stories from across the country, demonstrating that Americans with disabilities depend on programs such as Medicaid.

12:40 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Open for Questions: Live Chat on Disability Policy

Join Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy, for a live chat on whitehouse.gov/live at 1:00 pm EDT today on disability policy.

11:30 AM ET by Kareem Dale

Treasury Focuses on Revitalizing America’s Cities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a symposium to discuss economic revitalization through investment in community development financial institutions

11:00 AM ET by Tricia Kerney-Willis

July 14, 2011

The Schedule

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
12:00 PM	The Vice President hosts a lunch meeting with President of the Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Richard Haass Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:00 PM	The President participates in regional interviews on the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction Map Room Closed Press
3:05 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
4:15 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership Cabinet Room Pool Spray Stills Only Pool Spray (Gather Time 4:10PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

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

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Mayors Call for Balanced Approach to Debt Negotiations

6:12 PM ET by David Agnew

STEM Jobs Help America Win the Future

A new report released today by the U.S. Commerce Department highlights the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education on America's innovation and competitiveness.

6:06 PM ET by Gary Locke

Cut Waste and SAVE

2:17 PM ET by Kenneth Baer

For Americans with Disabilities and their Families, Medicaid Matters

Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett shares stories from across the country, demonstrating that Americans with disabilities depend on programs such as Medicaid.

12:40 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Open for Questions: Live Chat on Disability Policy

Join Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President for Disability Policy, for a live chat on whitehouse.gov/live at 1:00 pm EDT today on disability policy.

11:30 AM ET by Kareem Dale

Treasury Focuses on Revitalizing America’s Cities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a symposium to discuss economic revitalization through investment in community development financial institutions

11:00 AM ET by Tricia Kerney-Willis

July 13, 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 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The two will discuss cooperation on a variety of issues including Libya and Russia’s World Trade Organization accession. This meeting is closed press. Later, the President will meet with members of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board in the Roosevelt Room. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later, 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 and the Vice President will meet with Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room to discuss the ongoing efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. There will be a spray for pool still photographers only at the top of the meeting.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President meets with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President meets with members of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board Roosevelt Room Closed Press
11:15 AM	Vice President hosts a Cabinet-level meeting to discuss the Administration's ongoing efforts to address sexual assault and dating violence Closed Press
12:05 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and The Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:30 PM	The Vice President meets with General President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Harold Schaitberger Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President and The Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only Pool Spray at the Top

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:15AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: CBS

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Promise Kept

President Obama was wrapping up an interview with Mario Andres Moreno for Univision Miami’s Channel 23 at the White House in May when the conversation turned to the Eastern Conference Finals. The two loyal and competitive fans made a friendly wager and last week, President Obama delivered on his promise…with tasty consequences!

6:46 PM ET by Alejandra Campoverdi

“Apps Against Abuse” Challenge to Help Address Sexual Assault and Dating Violence

Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, announces the launch of a technology challenge to develop an innovative software application that provides young adults with tools to help prevent domestic violence and abusive relationships.

5:08 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius

What You Missed: Live Chat on Improving Federal Websites

Watch Administration officials answered your questions from Facebook, Twitter and WhiteHouse.gov on ways to improve the online experience with Federal websites

3:44 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

Campaign to Cut Waste: .gov Effort to Improve Federal Websites

The .gov reform effort, part of President Obama's Campaign to Cut Waste, is working to identify websites that can be consolidated or eliminated in order to reduce costs and improve the quality of service to the American public.

3:20 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

President Obama on the Attacks in Mumbai

President Obama releases a statement condemning the attacks in Mumbai.

2:42 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Remembering Betty Ford

The First Lady's Chief of Staff Tina Tchen talks about honoring the late Betty Ford and her memories of growing up during the Ford Presidency.

12:30 PM ET by Tina Tchen

"Troops to Energy Jobs" Opens New Doors for Veterans

The Department of Energy announces a new program, "Troops to Energy Jobs," to help increase opportunities for veterans in the energy sector.

12:10 PM ET by Steve Dunwoody

White House Interactive Session with “Buy Young” Entrepreneurs

Join Kalpen Modi, Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement, and 150 small business owners during a live chat on whitehouse.gov/live at 4:30 pm EDT today to learn about the vital impact young entrepreneurs have on the economy.

12:00 PM ET by Kalpen Modi

The National HIV/AIDS Strategy at One Year

The Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) releases an implementation update for the first comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy.

11:09 AM ET by Jeffrey Crowley

July 12, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office, and the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. In the afternoon, the President will award Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sergeant First Class Petry will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Paktya, Afghanistan in May, 2008. He will be the second living, active duty service member to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Vice President will also attend. Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room to discuss the ongoing efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. This meeting is closed press. Expected attendees include: Speaker John Boehner Senator Harry Reid, Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican Leader Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader Representative Eric Cantor, Majority Leader Senator Dick Durbin, Majority Whip Senator Jon Kyl, Republican Whip Representative Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip

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
2:15 PM	The President awards Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor; The Vice President also attends East Room Open Press Pre-Set 1:00 PM—Final Gather 1:45 PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
3:15 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership Cabinet Room Closed Press

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

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Our Heroes Are All Around Us

The President awards the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry for his heroism in Afghanistan.

7:20 PM ET by LTC Jason Dempsey

Young Leaders Taking Charge in Environmental Sustainability

Ashley Baia, Associate Director of the Office of Public Engagement, honors a group of young people taking initiative to help green their schools and to inform others about the importance of sustainability and clean energy.

5:54 PM ET by Ashley Baia

Help Consumers Save Money by Saving Energy

At a time when families are struggling to pay their energy bills, leaders in the House are pushing to roll back common sense standards for residential lighting that save families money by saving energy.

1:02 PM ET by Steven Chu

Coordinating Safe and Responsible Energy Development in Alaska

President Obama announces the formation of a new, high-level interagency working group to coordinate on energy development in Alaska

12:17 PM ET by David J. Hayes

U.S. and Russia: Expanding the “Reset” to Cyberspace

Cybersecurity Coordinator and Special Assistant to the President, Howard A. Schmidt discusses the steps the administration is taking to reduce cybersecurity vulnerabilities through active diplomacy and international technical collaboration.

11:26 AM ET by Howard Schmidt

July 11, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room on the status of efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. This is open press.

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

Also tomorrow, the President and the Vice President will meet with Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room to discuss the ongoing efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. Timing for the meeting is TBD. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. Expected attendees include:

Speaker John Boehner
Senator Harry Reid, Majority Leader
Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican Leader
Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader
Representative Eric Cantor, Majority Leader
Senator Dick Durbin, Majority Whip
Senator Jon Kyl, Republican Whip
Representative Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President holds a news conference on the status of efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press
12:00 PM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
2:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 1:45PM– Brady Press Briefing Room Expected attendees include: Speaker John Boehner Senator Harry Reid, Majority Leader Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican Leader Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader Representative Eric Cantor, Majority Leader Senator Dick Durbin, Majority Whip Senator Jon Kyl, Republican Whip Representative Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip

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

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President Obama on Tackling our Debt and Deficit

Here are a few highlights from President Obama's press conference.

6:53 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

The President’s Executive Order on Improving and Streamlining Regulation by Independent Regulatory Agencies

President Obama issues a new Executive Order asking the independent regulatory agencies, including the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, the Federal Communications Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission, to take new steps to ensure smart, cost-effective regulations, designed to promote economic growth and job creation.

6:28 PM ET by Cass Sunstein

Open for Questions: Live Chat on Improving Federal Websites

On Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 at 4:00 PM EDT, join Administration officials for a live chat to discuss ways to improve the online experience with Federal websites.

5:32 PM ET by Erin Lindsay

President Obama on Deficit Reduction: “If Not Now, When?”

President Obama hosts a news conference at the White House to discuss the status of efforts to find a balanced approach on deficit reduction.

2:16 PM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

Talking with America's Youth

Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator, met with young Americans and took time to answer questions both from them, as well as from an online audience.

2:07 PM ET by Rajiv Shah

Announcing Strong Cities, Strong Communities

Melody Barnes, the President's Domestic Policy Adviser and Director of the Domestic Policy Council, launches an initiative that strengthens partnerships between local governments, neighborhood schools, community colleges, and local businesses to help revitalize the American economy.

12:28 PM ET by Melody Barnes

Watch Live: President Obama Holds a Press Conference Today at 11:00 a.m. EDT

President Obama meets with Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room of the White House as part of ongoing negotiations to find a balanced approach to the debt limit and deficit reduction.

9:22 AM ET by Erin Lindsay

July 8, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will be interviewed by WISN Milwaukee, WTAE Pittsburgh, KING Seattle and WTVD Raleigh-Durham about the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction. The interviews in the Map Room are closed press. These interviews will begin running at 5PM EDT, Friday, July 8.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President meets with Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Oval Office Closed Press
10:35 AM	The President delivers a statement on the monthly jobs report Rose Garden Open Press Pre-Set 9:35 AM – Final Gather 10:05 AM
11:00 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
11:30 AM	The President participates in regional interviews on the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction Map Room Closed Press

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

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Changing the Conversation on Immigration Reform

Comprehensive immigration reform is in our national interest and making it possible starts with changing the conversation by sharing stories. Secretary Hilda L. Solis shares her experience from a roundtable in LA.

7:15 PM ET by Secretary Hilda L. Solis

Weekly Wrap Up: Making History with a Tweet

This week on WhiteHouse.gov, we celebrated our Independence and introduced a new kind of Town Hall meeting.

6:14 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Medicaid: More than Just Numbers

Learn more about the important role Medicaid plays in the lives of American families.

4:26 PM ET by Jon Carson

Travels with the First Lady: A Remarkable Journey in Africa

Tina Tchen, Chief of Staff to the First Lady, shares stories about the amazing organizations, historical and sacred sites, and inspirational leaders the First Lady visited during her travels in Africa.

3:58 PM ET by Tina Tchen

Getting the American People the Security and Opportunity that they Deserve

President Obama discusses the June jobs numbers in the Rose Garden. While working on a budget agreement with Congress, the President continues to work every day to put Americans back to work.

2:46 PM ET by Kori Schulman

The Employment Situation in June

Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, discusses the jobs numbers through June.

9:45 AM ET by Austan Goolsbee

July 7, 2011

The Schedule

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

Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Congressional Leadership in the Cabinet Room to discuss the ongoing efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. Expected attendees include:

Speaker John Boehner
Senator Harry Reid, Majority Leader
Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican Leader
Representative Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader
Representative Eric Cantor, Majority Leader
Senator Dick Durbin, Majority Whip
Senator Jon Kyl, Republican Whip
Representative Steny Hoyer, Democratic Whip

In the afternoon, the President will participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington. The presentation of credentials is a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an Ambassador’s service in Washington. This event is closed press. The following Ambassadors will attend:

Ambassador Jose Lampe Cuisia, Jr, Republic of the Philippines
Ambassador Cuong Quoc Nguyen, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Ambassador Petr Gandalovic, Czech Republic
Ambassador Anibal de Jesus de Castro Rodriguez, Dominican Republic

All times ET
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
11:00 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather 10:45AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:35 PM	The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office

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

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West Wing Week: "Ready to Tweet!"

In the latest West Wing Week, the President participates in the first Twitter Town Hall, celebrates Independence Day at the White House, and much more!

5:45 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama on Finding a Balanced Approach to Deficit Reduction

Following a meeting with Congressional leaders on tackling the issue of our debt and our deficit, President Obama gives a statement on the status of the ongoing negotiations.

5:16 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Doing More with Less: Saving Half a Billion Dollars through IT Reform

The Department of the Interior announces smart changes to IT services that will make IT more cost-effective and customer-friendly while saving taxpayers half a billion dollars over the next decade.

5:11 PM ET by Ken Salazar

Health Insurance Leads to Healthier Americans

A new study on the important role Medicaid plays in the lives of American families.

4:48 PM ET by Sherry Glied

The Role of Advanced Manufacturing in Increasing Global Competitiveness

California Lt Governor Gavin Newsom reflects on a summit highlighting the advanced manufacturing industry as part of a national effort to bring together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs.

4:42 PM ET by Michael Block