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June 18, 2011

The Schedule

On Saturday, the President and the Vice President will play golf with Speaker Boehner and Governor Kasich. There will be a pool spray.
All times ET

9:30 AM

The President and the Vice President play golf with Speaker Boehner and Governor Kasich

Pool Spray Pool Gather Time 8:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Houston Chronicle
Radio: VOA

June 17, 2011

The Schedule

At noon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. While at Walter Reed, the President will visit with wounded service members. This visit is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner. This meeting is closed press. Later, the President will greet young elected leaders from across the country at a reception at the White House. This reception is closed press.
All times ET

8:50 AM

The Vice President conducts a radio interview for the Tom Joyner Morning Show

Closed Press

12:00 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:30 PM

The President visits the Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Washington, D.C., Walter Reed Army Medical Center Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 12:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

1:30 PM

Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

3:30 PM

The President meets with Treasury Secretary Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

4:45 PM

The President greets young elected leaders at the White House

Grand Foyer Closed Press

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

June 16, 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 meet with President Tsakhia Elbegdorj of Mongolia in the Oval Office. The two Presidents will discuss steps to expand diplomatic, economic and defense cooperation between our two nations in pursuit of a common vision for bilateral relations and Mongolia’s role in East Asian affairs.  There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of the meeting.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:30 AM

The Vice President delivers remarks to representatives from public safety, state and local officials, and private industry

South Court Auditorium Open Press

To kickoff the event, Vice President Biden will be joined by Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, John Brennan; Attorney General Eric Holder; Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano; Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski and Governor Martin O’Malley. New York City Police Department Commissioner Ray Kelly will also participate.

10:45 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

4:00 PM

The Vice President holds a meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

Participants in the meeting will include the Vice President, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Max Baucus, Representative Eric Cantor, Representative James Clyburn, Representative Chris Van Hollen, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, and Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

4:30 PM

The President meets with Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj

Oval Office Pool Spray Stills Only Pool Spray (Gather Time 4:15PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

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

June 15, 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 and Vice President will meet with Secretary Gates. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, the President and First Lady will host a picnic for Members of Congress at the White House. The Vice President will also attend. The President’s remarks will be pooled press.
All times ET

9:00 AM

The Vice President will hold the next meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

Participants in the meeting include the Vice President, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Max Baucus, Representative Eric Cantor, Representative James Clyburn, Representative Chris Van Hollen, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, and Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

9:45 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

11:15 AM

The Vice President meets with Senator Lindsey Graham

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

12:45 PM

Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

2:00 PM

The President and the Vice President receive an economic briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

4:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary Gates

Oval Office Closed Press

5:35 PM

The President hosts military fathers and their children for a screening of Cars 2 from Disney•Pixar

South Court Auditorium Pooled Press Pooled Press for the President’s Remarks (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 4:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

7:00 PM

The President and First Lady host Congressional Picnic at the White House; the Vice President also attends

South Lawn Pool Coverage for Remarks (Pre-set 6:00PM—Final Gather 6:45PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:15 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Financial Times
Radio: NPR

June 14, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart from Miami, Florida and travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico. The departure from Miami International Airport and arrival at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport are open press. Upon arrival in Puerto Rico, the President will deliver brief remarks at a welcome event at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport. These remarks are open press. In the afternoon, the President will visit La Fortaleza, the historic Governor’s mansion. There will be travel pool coverage of the visit. Later in the afternoon, the President will conduct local interviews with El Nuevo Día and Univision of Puerto Rico. These interviews are closed press. Later, the President will attend a DNC event. This event is closed press. In the evening, the President will depart from San Juan, Puerto Rico and return to Washington, DC. The departure from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport is open press, and the in-town travel pool will accompany the return to Washington, DC.
All times ET

9:30 AM

The President departs Miami, Florida en route San Juan, Puerto Rico

Miami International Airport Open Press

11:45 AM

The President arrives in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport Open Press

11:55 AM

The President delivers brief remarks at a welcome event

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport Open Press

12:55 PM

The President visits La Fortaleza

Travel Pool Coverage

2:00 PM

The Vice President holds the next meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction.

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

Participants in the meeting include the Vice President, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Max Baucus, Representative Eric Cantor, Representative James Clyburn, Representative Chris Van Hollen, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, and Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

2:55 PM

The President is interviewed by El Nuevo Día and Univision of Puerto Rico

Caribe Hilton Closed Press

3:50 PM

The President attends a DNC event

Caribe Hilton Closed Press

4:40 PM

The President departs San Juan, Puerto Rico

Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport Open Press

7:05 PM

The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Accompanies (Gather Time 5:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 4:00PM: In-Town Travel Pool Call Time
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Ebony
Radio: FOX
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Tribune

June 13, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Morrisville, North Carolina. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Raleigh-Durham International Airport are open press.

The President will then visit Cree, Inc., a leading manufacturer of energy efficient LED lighting, and tour Cree’s manufacturing facilities in Durham, North Carolina. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour. Following the tour, the President will meet with the Jobs and Competitiveness Council to discuss initiatives and policies to spur economic growth, promote job creation and accelerate hiring across our nation. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. The entire meeting will be streamed live at obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

Later, the President will deliver remarks to workers at Cree, Inc. The President’s remarks are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Miami, Florida. The President’s departure from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and the arrival at Miami International Airport are open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at a private residence in Miami, Florida. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks. Later, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers.

The President will spend the night in Miami, Florida.

All times ET

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 Morrisville, North Carolina

Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews

11:00 AM

The Vice President makes an announcement regarding the Administration’s ongoing effort to make government more accountable to the American people

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

Building on the successful execution of the Recovery Act, the Vice President discusses a new proposal to help federal agencies improve their performance and cut waste across government.

11:05 AM

The President arrives in Morrisville, North Carolina

Raleigh-Durham International Airport Open Press

11:25 AM

The President tours Cree, Inc’s manufacturing facility

North Carolina, Inc., Cree, Durham Travel Pool Coverage

11:40 AM

The President meets with the Jobs and Competitiveness Council

North Carolina, Inc., Cree, Durham Pool Spray at the Top

1:45 PM

The President delivers remarks

North Carolina, Inc., Cree, Durham Open Press

2:50 PM

The President departs Morrisville, North Carolina en route Miami, Florida

Raleigh-Durham International Airport Open Press

4:45 PM

The President arrives in Miami, Florida

Miami International Airport Open Press

5:50 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Private Residence, Florida, Miami Print Pool

7:20 PM

The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

Florida, Miami, Adrienne Arsht Center Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: CBS
Out-of-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Politico
Radio: AP

June 10, 2011

The Schedule

In the afternoon,the First Family will travel to Camp David where they will remain overnight.

All times ET

3:30 PM

The First Family departs the White House en route Camp David

South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 3:00PM– North Doors of the Palm Room

6:30 PM

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden celebrate the 2011 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® by hosting a reception for breast cancer survivors and supporters

Naval Observatory Pooled Press

This is the third year in a row that the Vice President and Dr. Biden have served as Honorary Chairs of this event. The Vice President, Dr. Jill Biden, Ambassador Nancy Brinker, and Hoda Kotb will deliver remarks at the reception.
In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: CCH
Radio: ABC

June 9, 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 senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon in the Oval Office. The two Presidents will discuss strategic regional and bilateral topics of mutual importance, including the latest developments in the areas of security, democracy, governance, and economic growth. There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of the meeting.

All times ET

10:25 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:45 AM

The Vice President meets with the Crown Prince of Bahrain, His Highness Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Closed Press

11:30 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

12:30 PM

The Vice President holds the next meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction.

U.S. Capitol Closed Press

Participants in the meeting will include the Vice President, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Max Baucus, Representative Eric Cantor, Representative James Clyburn, Representative Chris Van Hollen, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, and Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

4:45 PM

The President meets with President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon

Oval Office Stills Only Pool Spray (Gather Time 4:30PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: CS Monitor
Radio: VOA

June 8, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will visit Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus and deliver remarks to highlight the importance of training and preparing our workforce to compete for manufacturing jobs across our country.  Preparing Americans to enter into the manufacturing sector will not only strengthen the economy and put Americans back to work, it’s critical to our nation’s success as we compete in a 21st century global economy.  There will be travel pool coverage of the visit. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and still photographers and open to pre-credentialed correspondents.  

In the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later, the President will deliver remarks at an event honoring Auburn University’s football team’s 2010 BCS National Championship in the East Room. The President’s remarks are open press. The visit will also continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to communities as well as for winning championships.  As part of their visit to the White House, the Auburn Tigers will meet with local Washington, D.C. area students.

Later, the President will meet with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria in the Oval Office. The President will consult with President Jonathan on the latest regional and global developments, and deepening our strong bilateral partnership. There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of the meeting.

All times ET

10:30 AM

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

Closed Press

11:10 AM

The President visits Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus

Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Gather Time 10:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

11:30 AM

The President delivers remarks on the importance of training and preparing our workforce to compete for manufacturing jobs across the nation

Northern Virginia Community College – Alexandria Campus Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

12:30 PM

The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

Private Dining Room Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press

2:25 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

3:00 PM

The President delivers remarks at an event honoring Auburn University’s 2010 BCS National Championship

East Room Open Press Pre-set 2:00PM – Final Gather 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

4:40 PM

The President meets with President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria

Oval Office Stills Only Pool Spray (Gather Time 4:25PM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

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

June 7, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will welcome Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany to the White House. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend. The official arrival ceremony on the South Lawn is open to pre-credentialed press, however, the deadline to request media credentials has passed.

Later, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel in the Oval Office. There will be a pool stills only spray at the top of the meeting. The President will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel and theOfficial U.S. and Official German Delegations in the Cabinet Room. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, The President will hold a joint press conference with Chancellor Merkel in the East Room. The press conference is open to pre-credentialed press, however the deadline to request media credentials has passed.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will welcome Chancellor Merkel at the North Portico. This arrival is pooled for TV and correspondents and open to pre-credentialed still photographers. The deadline to request media credentials has passed. The President and the First Lady will then take the official photo with Chancellor Merkel on the Grand Staircase. This is pooled press.

Later, the President and the First Lady will host a State Dinner in honor of Chancellor Merkel. The Vice President and Dr. Biden will also attend. The President and Chancellor Merkel will each give a toast. The toast remarks during the dinner are pooled press. Following the dinner, the President and the First Lady will attend the State Dinner Reception with Chancellor Merkel in the Rose Garden. There will be pooled press coverage of this event.

All times ET

9:15 AM

The President, the Vice President, the First Lady, and Dr. Biden welcome Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany to the White House

South Lawn Open Press Open to pre-credentialed media (Pre-set 7:30AM – Final Gather 8:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:15 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel; the Vice President also attends

Oval Office Pool Spray Pool Stills Only Spray (Gather Time 10:00AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

11:00 AM

The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel and Official U.S. and Official German Delegations

Cabinet Room Closed Press

11:35 AM

The President and Chancellor Merkel hold a joint press conference

East Room Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-set 10:30AM – Final Gather 11:00AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

6:00 PM

The President and the First Lady welcome Chancellor Merkel

North Portico Pooled TV & correspondents, Open to pre-credentialed still photographers (Pre-set 5:00PM – Final Gather 5:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

6:30 PM

The President and the First Lady take official photo with Chancellor Merkel

Grand Staircase Pooled Press Gather Time 6:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

7:35 PM

The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner with Chancellor Merkel; the President and Chancellor Merkel will each deliver a toast

Rose Garden Pooled Press (Gather Time 7:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room) **Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event**

8:55 PM

The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner Reception with Chancellor Merkel; the Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend

Rose Garden Pooled Press (Gather Time 8:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room) **Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event**

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 7:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: Sirius