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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

Accountability in Federal Contracting

With more than one out of every six dollars of Federal government spending going to contractors, increasing accountability and saving money in contracting is critical to creating a Federal government that is efficient and effective.

1:33 PM ET by Jeffrey Zients

Working Together to Stop Internet Piracy

Internet service providers and entertainment companies are launching a cooperative effort to combat online infringement, which may help reduce breaches of American intellectual property

12:15 PM ET by Victoria Espinel

President Obama @ Twitter Town Hall: Economy, Jobs, Deficit, and Space Exploration

The President answers your questions on jobs and the economy at the first-ever Twitter Town Hall at the White House.

10:38 AM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

July 6, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch. This lunch is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will host his first ever Twitter Town Hall in the East Room of the White House. Twitter co-founder and Executive Chairman Jack Dorsey will moderate a conversation between President Obama and Americans across the country about the economy and jobs. This event is open press. Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President and The Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
2:00 PM	The President hosts a Twitter Town Hall East Room Open Press Pre-Set 12:15 PM – Final Gather 1:30 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Video: The President Tweets from the White House

The President kicks off the Twitter Town Hall with a tweet asking the American public for their ideas on reducing the deficit. Check out the video and the tweet.

5:10 PM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

We Will Honor All Those Who Have Fallen

General Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, commends President Obama's decision to reverse the long-standing policy of not sending condolence letters to the families of service members who commit suicide while deployed to a combat zone.

1:04 PM ET by General Peter W. Chiarelli

The Administration Celebrates New Citizens on Independence Day

More than 24,000 candidates became citizens at approximately 350 ceremonies held across the country from June 27 to July 4.

11:42 AM ET by Mark Zuckerman

July 5, 2011

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President will meet with Ambassador Crocker and Lieutenant General Allen. This meeting is closed press.

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

All times ET
12:00 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Ambassador Crocker and Lieutenant General Allen Oval Office Closed Press
2:30 PM	The Vice President meets with President of the American Federation of Teachers Randi Weingarten Closed Press
4:40 PM	The President delivers brief remarks on the status of efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press
5:00 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: Talking Points Memo
Radio: NPR

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President Obama Addresses the Status of the Deficit Negotiations

President Obama delivers remarks to discuss the status of efforts to find a balanced approach to deficit reduction.

7:06 PM ET by Erin Lindsay

Mile High City with Mountains of Ideas

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack meets with business leaders from across Colorado at a White House Business Council roundtable in Denver to discuss innovative ideas to help create jobs.

11:08 AM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

Video: Fourth of July Celebration at the White House

The First Family hosts military families on the South Lawn for an Independence Day with a viewing of the fireworks over the National mall.

9:47 AM ET by

July 4, 2011

The Schedule

On Monday, the First Family will celebrate the Fourth of July by hosting military heroes and their families for an Independence Day celebration with a barbeque, concert and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn. Staff and their families from throughout the Administration will also attend this event for the concert and fireworks viewing. The President will deliver remarks. His remarks will be pooled press. The event will be streamed live on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

All times ET
6:30 PM	The First Family attends a Fourth of July celebration; The President delivers remarks South Lawn Pooled Press Pre-set 5:45PM – Final Gather 6:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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Happy 4th from @VP

The Office of the Vice President launched an official Twitter account – @VP – with a call from Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden asking all Americans to remember our troops and military families on Independence Day.

10:55 AM ET by Amy Dudley

Celebrate the Fourth of July on WhiteHouse.gov

Join the First Family in celebrating the Fourth of July with a concert and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov.

10:38 AM ET by Kori Schulman

What You Can Do to Support Military Families

The First Lady sends a message to the White House email list, wishing them a Happy Independence Day and encouraging all Americans to honor our brave men and women in uniform by volunteering to give back to military families.

9:07 AM ET by Erin Lindsay

July 4, 2011

The Schedule

All times ET
6:30 PM	The First Family attends a Fourth of July celebration; The President delivers remarks South Lawn Pooled Press Pre-set 5:45PM – Final Gather 6:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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Happy 4th from @VP

10:55 AM ET by Amy Dudley

Celebrate the Fourth of July on WhiteHouse.gov

Join the First Family in celebrating the Fourth of July with a concert and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov.

10:38 AM ET by Kori Schulman

What You Can Do to Support Military Families

9:07 AM ET by Erin Lindsay

July 4, 2011

The Schedule

All times ET
6:30 PM	The First Family attends a Fourth of July celebration; The President delivers remarks South Lawn Pooled Press Pre-set 5:45PM – Final Gather 6:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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Happy 4th from @VP

10:55 AM ET by Amy Dudley

Celebrate the Fourth of July on WhiteHouse.gov

Join the First Family in celebrating the Fourth of July with a concert and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov.

10:38 AM ET by Kori Schulman

What You Can Do to Support Military Families

9:07 AM ET by Erin Lindsay

July 3, 2011

The Schedule

On Sunday, the First Family will return to Washington, D.C. from Camp David. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s arrival.

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

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July 2, 2011

The Schedule

On Saturday, the First Family will remain at Camp David.

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

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Weekly Address: Cutting the Deficit and Creating Jobs

President Obama addresses the need to reduce the nation’s deficit while creating jobs across the country and wishes Americans a happy Fourth of July.

5:30 AM ET by Nikki Sutton

July 2, 2011

The Schedule

On Saturday, the First Family will remain at Camp David.

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

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Weekly Address: Cutting the Deficit and Creating Jobs

President Obama addresses the need to reduce the nation’s deficit while creating jobs across the country and wishes Americans a happy Fourth of July.

5:30 AM ET by Nikki Sutton

July 1, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to Camp David. The departure from the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
4:30 PM	The President departs the South Lawn en route Camp David South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 4:10PM – 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: Roll Call
Radio: AP

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Operation Honor Cards

Inspired by the First Lady's Joining Forces campaign for military families, the Honor Cards aims to create an atmosphere of 'shared service' and a WWII sense of 'all give some' by encouraging Americans to perform service in honor of military families and veterans.

7:24 PM ET by Sheri Lapan