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May 23, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will arrive in Dublin, Ireland. The arrival at Dublin Airport is open press.

Later in the morning, the President and the First Lady will arrive at the President’s Residence in Dublin, Ireland and sign the guest book. There will be travel pool coverage.

The President and the First Lady will then meet with President McAleese of Ireland and Dr. McAleese at the President’s Residence. This meeting is closed press.

The President and the First Lady will then participate in a tree planting ceremony with President McAleese. There will be travel pool coverage.

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Kenny of Ireland at Farmleigh. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will travel to Moneygall, Ireland. There will be travel pool coverage of the visit to Moneygall. The President and the First Lady will then return to Dublin.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at an Irish Celebration at College Green in Dublin, Ireland. The President’s remarks are open press.

The President and the First Lady will spend the night in Dublin, Ireland.

All times ET
4:35 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive in Dublin, Ireland Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland Open Press
5:15 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive at President’s Residence and sign guest book Dublin, Ireland, President’s Residence Travel Pool Coverage
5:25 AM	The President and the First Lady meet with President McAleese and Dr. McAleese Dublin, Ireland, President’s Residence Closed Press
5:50 AM	The President and the First Lady participate in a tree planting ceremony Dublin, Ireland, President’s Residence Travel Pool Coverage
6:15 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Kenny Dublin, Ireland, Farmleigh Pool Spray at the Bottom
8:20 AM	The President and the First Lady attend U.S. Embassy meet and greet U.S. Embassy, Dublin, Ireland Closed Press
10:00 AM	The Vice President meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President and the First Lady visit Moneygall, Ireland Ireland, Moneygall Travel Pool Coverage
12:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at Irish Celebration Dublin, Ireland, College Green Open Press
5:00 PM	The Vice President attends a retirement ceremony for Ambassador Chris Hill Closed Press

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico
Radio: NPR

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President Obama in Dublin: "Never Has a Nation So Small Inspired So Much in Another"

The President embraces Ireland's heritage before a crowd of thousands in Dublin, Ireland.

5:55 PM ET by Jesse Lee

"Our Force is a Force of Families": First Lady Michelle Obama to West Point Graduates

First Lady Michelle Obama visits West Point for the first time and speaks at the United States Military Academy Graduation Family Banquet.

2:37 PM ET by Ray Kimball

What You Told Us About Immigration Reform

Following the President’s speech on immigration reform in El Paso, Texas, White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Cecilia Muñoz asked for your feedback through Advise the Advisor program.

12:00 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

Deepest Condolences for Missouri and the Midwest

In the wake of yet another terrible storm, the President calls Missouri Governor Jay Nixon to personally extend his condolences and to tell all of the families of Joplin affected by the severe tornadoes that they are in his thoughts and prayers.

10:19 AM ET by Jesse Lee

May 20, 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 Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Following the meeting, the President and Prime Minister Netanyahu will deliver statements to the press in the Oval Office. These statements are pooled press. Later, the President will hold a working lunch with Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Old Family Dining Room. This lunch is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will visit CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, to meet with and speak to a broad range of the Intelligence Community, thanking them for the work they do every day to keep America safe and specifically for their excellent work in tracking down Osama bin Laden. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks to CIA employees.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel Oval Office Closed Press
12:05 PM	The President and Prime Minister Netanyahu deliver statements to the press Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 11:50AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
12:30 PM	The President holds a working lunch with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel Old Family Dining Room Closed Press
3:10 PM	The President delivers remarks to CIA Employees Virginia, CIA Headquarters, Langley Pooled Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 1:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:45 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Newsweek
Radio: VOA

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VA Innovations Serve Veteran Entrepreneurs as Part of Small Business Week

In his Proclamation naming this Small Business Week, the President explains that “small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of America's promise.” Veterans increasingly make up part of that backbone as entrepreneurs translating their service-related skills into job-creating companies.

6:05 PM ET by Jonah Czerwinski

Weekly Wrap Up: A Moment of Opportunity

Your quick look at the week that was at Whitehouse.gov.

5:54 PM ET by

President Obama Speaks to Our Intelligence Community: "I Put My Bet on You"

The President makes his third visit to CIA Headquarters in Langley, Virginia, this time to thank them for a job well done.

5:54 PM ET by Jesse Lee

President Obama Hosts Prime Minister Netanyahu: “An Extremely Constructive Discussion”

A day after the President’s speech on the Middle East and North Africa, where he spoke on the changes sweeping the region as well as the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, the President hosted Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel for a lengthy meeting.

4:03 PM ET by Jesse Lee

From Data to Apps: Putting Government Information to Work for You

As Data.gov approaches its two-year anniversary, U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra takes stock of progress.

3:08 PM ET by Vivek Kundra

First Lady Michelle Obama Bringing the Support of Joining Forces to West Point

First Lady Michelle Obama makes her first visit to West Point as the banquet speaker for the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2011.

10:01 AM ET by Ray Kimball

West Wing Week "The Commencement at Booker T"

This week the President visited flood survivors in Memphis,TN before speaking at the Booker T. Washington High School graduation, celebrated the Situation Room's 50th birthday, and gave a speech on the change sweeping across the Middle East and North Africa.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

May 19, 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 will deliver a speech on the events in the Middle East and North Africa, and U.S. policy in the region, at the State Department. The President’s speech is open press. In the afternoon, the President will be interviewed by BBC. This interview in the Diplomatic Room 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 deliver remarks at the Women’s Leadership Forum at the Grand Hyatt. The President’s remarks are pooled press. Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event. The President’s remarks are print pool only.

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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
11:40 AM	The President delivers a speech on the events in the Middle East and North Africa, and U.S. policy in the region U.S. Department of State Open Press
1:45 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh
2:55 PM	The President is interviewed by BBC Diplomatic Room Closed Press
3:30 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
5:15 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Ohio, Cincinnati
7:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at the Women’s Leadership Forum Grand Hyatt Pooled Press Pool Gather Time 5:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
8:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Private Residence Print Pool

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

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Moment of Opportunity: President Obama on the Middle East & North Africa

President Obama lays out his vision for a new chapter in American diplomacy in support of the calls for reform and democracy that are spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.

7:29 PM ET by Jesse Lee

May 18, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to New London, Connecticut. The President’s departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Bradley International Airportare open press.

While in New London, the President will deliver the commencement speech at the United States Coast Guard Academy. The President’s commencement speech is pooled for TV, open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Boston, Massachusetts. The President’s departure for Bradley International Airport and the arrival at Logan International Airport are open press.

While in Boston, the President will deliver remarks at two DNC events. The first is pooled for TV, open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers and the second is print pool only.

In the evening, the President will return to Washington, DC. The President’s departure from Logan International Airportand the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
8:30 AM	The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 8:00AM– North Doors of the Palm Room
8:50 AM	The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route New London, Connecticut Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 7:30AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
10:00 AM	The President arrives in New London, Connecticut Bradley International Airport Open Press
11:30 AM	The President delivers the commencement address at the United States Coast Guard Academy Connecticut, United States Coast Guard Academy, New London Open Press
4:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Senator John McCain and Senator Lindsey Graham Naval Observatory Closed Press
4:10 PM	The President departs New London, Connecticut en route Boston, Massachusetts Bradley International Airport Open Press
4:45 PM	The President arrives Boston, Massachusetts Logan International Airport Open Press
6:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Boston Center for the Arts Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers
8:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Private Residence Print Pool
9:55 PM	The President departs Boston, Massachusetts en route Andrews Air Force Base Logan International Airport Open Press
11:15 PM	The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
11:30 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 11:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:45 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: National Journal
Radio: Sirius

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 7:30AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: CSM
Radio: NBC

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Expanding Trade to the Asia-Pacific Region, Supporting American Jobs

United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk writes on the goals of this year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual meetings.

3:30 PM ET by Ambassador Ron Kirk

The President at Coast Guard Academy Commencement: "I’ve Seen Your Devotion to Duty"

The President gave his last Commencement Address of the season at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.

2:41 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Taking to Twitter to Continue the Conversation after President Obama's Speech

Immediately after President Obama's speech Thursday, Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, will participate with two journalists in a worldwide conversation using Twitter.

1:59 PM ET by Macon Phillips

May 17, 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 willmeet with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Afterwards, the President and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan will deliver statements to the press. These statements are pooled 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 host a White House reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month. This reception is pooled press.

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

All times ET
7:45 AM	The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Naval Observatory Closed Press
10:00 AM	The Vice President meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President meets with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan Oval Office Closed Press
12:05 PM	The President and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan deliver statements to the press Oval Office Pooled Press Gather Time 11:45AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
2:50 PM	The President hosts a White House reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month East Room Pooled Press Pre-set 12:30PM – Final Gather Time 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Gates Oval Office Closed Press

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

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President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness: Helping Local Businesses Reach Global Customers

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke travels with members of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness to visit Permac Industries.

7:15 PM ET by Gary Locke

President Obama Welcomes UConn Huskies to the White House: "Inspiring Some Future Stars"

The President honors the 2011 NCAA Men's Basketball champion at the White House and the Huskies hold a youth basketball clinic.

6:47 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama Honors Jewish American Heritage: "The Jewish People Have Always Persevered"

The President welcomes some of the most influential people of our time to the White House, from Members of Congress and Supreme Court Justices to Elie Wiesel.

6:13 PM ET by Jesse Lee

President Obama & King Abdullah II of Jordan Discuss Libya, Israel and Palestine and Change

President Obama welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan.

4:00 PM ET by Jesse Lee

The Truth About Waivers: Protecting Coverage for Millions of Americans

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is taking action to ensure that workers are able to maintain their existing health insurance.

3:20 PM ET by Richard Sorian

Protecting Families at the Pump and Expanding Responsible Domestic Oil Production

Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, discusses the Administration’s policies to support safe and responsible domestic oil and gas production.

2:54 PM ET by Heather Zichal

Behind the Scenes: President Obama Surprises the Class of 2011 at Booker T. Washington High School

President Obama travels to Memphis, Tennessee to deliver the commencement address at the Booker T. Washington High School and surprises the very excited class of 2011. Watch the behind-the-scenes video.

9:45 AM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

May 16, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Memphis, Tennessee. The President’s departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Memphis International Airportare open press.

While in Memphis, the President will meet with families impacted by the flooding, state and local officials, first responders and volunteers. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School, the winner of the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. The President’s commencement address is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will return to Washington, DC. The President’s departure from Memphis International Airportand the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

In the evening, the President will welcome the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team for a ceremony honoring their 2011 NCAA national championship in the East Room. This ceremony is open press. In addition to the ceremony, members of the team will host a basketball clinic at the White House for local youth, continuing the President’s tradition of sports champions serving in the community when they visit. This clinic is open press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at two DNC events in Washington, DC. The first is print pool only and the second is pooled for TV, open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers.

All times ET
8:45 AM	The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 8:25AM– North Doors of the Palm Room
9:00 AM	The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Memphis, Tennessee Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 7:30AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
11:00 AM	The President arrives in Memphis, Tennessee Memphis International Airport Open Press
11:30 AM	The President meets with families impacted by the flooding, state and local officials, first responders and volunteers Cook Convention Center Closed Press
11:30 AM	The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden attend the inauguration of Mayor Rahm Emanuel Chicago, Illinois Open Press
1:00 PM	The President delivers the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School, the winner of the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge Cook Convention Center Open Press
3:25 PM	The President departs Memphis, Tennessee en route Andrews Air Force Base Memphis International Airport Open Press
4:35 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 5:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
5:15 PM	The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
5:35 PM	The President welcomes the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team to the White House for a ceremony honoring their 2011 NCAA national championship East Room Open Press
6:55 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event St. Regis Hotel Print Pool Pool Gather Time 6:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Capital Hilton Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: McClatchy
Radio: NPR

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 7:30AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: AFP
Radio: NBC

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Launching the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace

Howard Schmidt, the White House Cybersecurity Coordinator, announces the United States’ first, comprehensive International Strategy for Cyberspace.

3:46 PM ET by Howard A. Schmidt

President Obama at Booker T. Washington High: Commencement Challenge Winners

The President gives the commencement address at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, chosen as a finalist for the Race to the Top Commencement Challenge on the basis of its inspiring turn-around story, and voted the winner by the public.

2:57 PM ET by Jesse Lee

The President & Vice President's 2010 Financial Disclosure Forms

The President and Vice President release their 2010 financial disclosure reports.

2:18 PM ET by Bob Bauer

Creating More Export Opportunities for American Small Businesses

United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk encourages small businesses across the country to consider the advantages of exporting to one of our trade agreement country partners.

10:57 AM ET by Ambassador Ron Kirk

Do You Know Someone Like This?

President Obama sends an email to the White House email list asking for nominations for the 2011 Citizens Medal, our nation's second-highest civilian honor.

9:34 AM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

National Small Business Week is Here!

Karen Mills, Administrator of the Small Business Administration, discusses the release of The Small Business Agenda: Growing America’s Small Businesses to Win the Future report. The report details the many things the Administration has done over the past two years to help small businesses do what they do best: create jobs.

6:00 AM ET by Karen Mills

May 13, 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 withNATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. This meeting is closed press.

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9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:10 AM	The President meets with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	Press Secretary Jay Carney will convene an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President attends a reception for Senator Tom Carper. New York City

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

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Video: Let's Move! and Military Families South Lawn Event

First Lady Michelle Obama announces new Let's Move! commitments to support our military kids and military families

5:08 PM ET by Jaime Mulligan

Photostream: Behind the Scenes in April

Pete Souza, Chief Official White House Photographer and Director of the White House Photography Office, releases a new series of behind-the-scenes photographs from the last two weeks of April 2011.

4:40 PM ET by Pete Souza

Strengthening Social Security and Medicare

This year's Social Security and Medicare Board of Trustees reports show that Medicare and Social Security are strong, but there is far more work to be done.

1:11 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius

West Wing Week: "On the Border"

This week the President talks clean energy and gas prices in Indiana, focuses on fixing our broken immigration system in Texas, and honors Top Cops here in the Rose Garden.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

May 12, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast at the Mellon Auditorium. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President will meet with the Senate Republican Caucus in the Eisenhower Executive Office Buildingto discuss his legislative agenda and look for common ground on important issues, particularly the need for a balanced approach in confronting the nation’s long-term deficit challenges. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, 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 honor the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS in the Rose Garden. This event is open press.

Later, the President will meet with the Congressional Black Caucus. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the day, the President is interviewed by Telemundo. This interview in the Diplomatic Room is closed press.

Afterwards, the President will be interviewed by KINC Univision/Entravision Las Vegas, WLTV Univision 23 Miami and Telemundo Dallas. These interviews in the Library Room are closed press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President delivers remarks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast Mellon Auditorium Open to pre-credentialed media Travel Pool Gather Time 8:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:00 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with the Senate Republican Caucus Eisenhower Executive Office Building 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
1:50 PM	The President and Vice President honor the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 12:15PM – Final Gather 1:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
2:30 PM	The President meets with the Congressional Black Caucus State Dining Room Closed Press
2:30 PM	The Vice President hosts a meeting with a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction Blair House Closed Press Press stakeout location outside Blair House. Gather time for arrivals stakeout: 2:00 PM inside the Northwest Gate of the White House. Gather time for departures stakeout: 4:00 PM inside the Northwest 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.
4:00 PM	The President is interviewed by Telemundo Diplomatic Room Closed Press
4:25 PM	The President is interviewed by KINC Univision/Entravision Las Vegas, WLTV Univision 23 Miami and Telemundo Dallas Library Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Hearst Newspapers
Radio: AP

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The President on TOP COPS: "It Wasn’t Talk; It Was What They Did"

The President and the Vice President honor this year's Top Cops in the Rose Garden.

3:59 PM ET by Jesse Lee

The Administration Unveils its Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal

Howard A. Schmidt, Cybersecurity Coordinator and Special Assistant to the President, discusses the cybersecurity legislative proposal just transmitted to Capitol Hill.

2:00 PM ET by Howard A. Schmidt

Making Medicare Stronger, Improving Care, Saving Money

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new report outlining some of the steps our Administration has taken to strengthen the Medicare program, save money and improve the quality of care for our seniors.

1:46 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

Inspiring Americans to Recognize and Reach out to our Military Families

During Military Appreciation Month, White House Fellow and Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Jason Dempsey discusses the national initiative to honor and support military families.

11:56 AM ET by Jason Dempsey

Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America’s Future Through Creative Schools

Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council Melody Barnes discusses a report which details the powerful role that arts education strategies can play in closing the achievement gap, improving student engagement, and building creativity and nurturing innovative thinking skills.

9:34 AM ET by Melody Barnes

May 11, 2011

The Schedule

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 participate in a CBS News Townhall Meeting on the Economy at the Newseum in Washington, DC. The travel pool will accompany and there will be a stills only spray. The town hall meeting is embargoed until broadcast. Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with the Senate Democratic Caucus in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building to discuss the range of important issues on the legislative agenda, including the need to adopt a balanced approach in confronting the nation’s long-term deficit challenges. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host a celebration of American poetry and prose in the East Room by welcoming accomplished poets, musicians and artists as well as students from across the country to the White House. The President will deliver remarks and Dr. Biden will also attend. The President’s remarks are pooled press.

All times ET
1:00 AM	The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
1:15 AM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 12:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
1:00 PM	The Vice President attends a Democratic National Committee event St. Louis, Missouri
2:00 PM	The President participates in a CBS News Townhall Meeting on the Economy Newseum Stills Only Pool Spray & Embargoed Until Broadcast (Pool Gather Time 1:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
4:20 PM	The President meets with the Senate Democratic Caucus Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press
5:00 PM	The Vice President attends a Democratic National Committee event Minnesota, Minneapolis
7:10 PM	The President and the First Lady host a celebration of American poetry and prose; the President delivers remarks East Room Pooled Press Gather Time 6:50PM – 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: ABC
Print: Gannett News
Radio: ABC

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Rebuilding in the Midwest and South, Our National Responsibility

Vice President Joe Biden visits Berkeley, Missouri – a St. Louis suburb severely damaged by a recent wave of tornadoes that swept through the area.

6:05 PM ET by Elizabeth Alexander

President Obama's Town Hall on the Economy: Watch at 8AM

The President took part in a town hall on the economy this afternoon, watch it when it airs at 8:00 AM on CBS.

5:50 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Champions of Change: In the Classroom

Pioneer High School teacher, Tracey Van Dusen, discusses the importance of professional development opportunities and enriched curriculum to make America's students competitive in a global economy.

11:28 AM ET by Tracey Van Dusen

A Celebration of American Poetry at the White House

The President and First Lady welcome poets, musicians, artists and students from across the country to the White House for a celebration of American poetry and prose. Watch live on WhiteHouse.gov.

11:00 AM ET by Kori Schulman

“Boulder is for Startups"

Fifteen years ago, Boulder was considered a sleepy college town known mostly for its great rock-climbing. Today, Boulder is home to one of the strongest entrepreneurial communities in the country, with close to 200 fledgling tech companies and a city campaign that proclaims “Boulder is for startups.”

9:06 AM ET by Phil Weiser

May 10, 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 travel to El Paso, Texas. The President’s departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Biggs Army Airfieldare open press.

After the tour, the President will deliver a speech at Chamizal National Memorial on the importance of fixing the broken immigration system for our nation’s 21^st century economic and security needs so that America can win the future. This speech is open press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Austin, Texas. The President’s departure from Biggs Army Airfield and the arrival at Austin-Bergstrom International Airportare open press.

In Austin, the President will deliver remarks at two DNC events. The first event is pooled for TV, open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers and the second is print pool only.

The President will return to Washington, DC. The President’s departure from Austin-Bergstrom International Airportand the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 10:10AM– North Doors of the Palm Room
10:45 AM	The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route El Paso, Texas Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:15AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
2:40 PM	The President arrives in El Paso, Texas Biggs Army Airfield Open Press
3:15 PM	The Vice President hosts a meeting with a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction Blair House Closed Press Press stakeout location outside Blair House. Gather time for arrivals stakeout: 2:45 PM inside the Northwest Gate of the White House. Gather time for departures stakeout: 4:45 PM inside the Northwest 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.
3:30 PM	The President delivers a speech on importance of fixing the broken immigration system for our nation’s 21st century economic and security needs so that America can win the future Chamizal National Memorial Open Press
4:40 PM	The President departs El Paso, Texas en route Austin, Texas Biggs Army Airfield Open Press
6:00 PM	The President arrives in Austin, Texas Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Open Press
6:50 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Moody Theater Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers
8:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Private Residence Print Pool
10:15 PM	The President departs Austin, Texas en route Andrews Air Force Base Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Open Press

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 9:15 AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: DMN
Radio: FOX

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