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April 11, 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 meeting on Libya in the Situation Room. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President holds a meeting on Libya Situation Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
6:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a dinner for freshman senators Naval Observatory

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

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Surprise! It's the President

President Obama surprises students visiting the White House by dropping in on their tour.

4:34 PM ET by

Announcing HumanRights.gov

In conjunction with the release of its annual Human Rights Report, the State Department officially launches HumanRights.gov.

2:44 PM ET by Samantha Power

April 8, 2011

The Schedule

The President will attend meetings at the White House. The President’s trip to Williamsburg, Virginia is still TBD.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The Vice President addresses the Hearst Magazines Management Conference D.C., Newseum in Washington The Vice President's remarks will focus on ending sexual assault and dating violence among young people.

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

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Weekly Wrap Up: America's Energy Future

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

7:02 PM ET by

The First Lady Honors the 2011 Military Child of the Year Award Recipients

First Lady Michelle Obama honors the 2011 Military Child of the Year Award recipients and discusses the impressive accomplishments of the honorees.

4:23 PM ET by

Announcing the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge Finalists

Today, the White House announced the six finalists for the 2011 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge. White House staffers Lauren Paige and Gannet Tseggai called each of the six finalists to share the good news. Take a look at some of their enthusiastic responses.

1:32 PM ET by Melody Barnes

Listening to American Businesses

The administration is having a conversation with businesses through roundtables held in 100 communities in all 50 states to get ideas on generating growth, creating new American jobs and increasing U.S. economic competitiveness.

10:55 AM ET by Secretary Gary Locke

Keeping the Dream Alive: President Obama's Work with the African American Community

Michael Blake, Director of African American Outreach for the White House, reflects on President Obama's speech at the Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala.

10:30 AM ET by Michael Blake

West Wing Week: "Windmills? Call Them Wind Turbines!"

This week, President Obama focused on securing our nation's clean energy future, making stops at facilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania; met with Congressional leadership, hoping to avoid a government shutdown in the face of budget disagreements; and kept his eye on foreign policy, discussing world events with foreign heads of state.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

April 7, 2011

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch 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.

Later, the President and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will meet in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Following the meeting, the President and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will deliver statements to the press in the Oval Office. These statements are pooled press.

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9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss ongoing negotiations on a funding bill Oval Office Closed Press
2:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
2:15 PM	The Vice President meets with Senator Lindsey Graham Closed Press
3:45 PM	The President meets with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Closed Press
4:20 PM	The President and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos will deliver statements to the press Oval Office Pooled Press
8:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to discuss ongoing negotiations on a funding bill Oval Office Closed Press

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

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President Obama on Budget Talks: What’s at Stake & Why It’s Important to the American People

President Obama discusses what's at stake if the government shuts down -- 800,000 federal workers and their families impacted; millions of people who are reliant on government services not getting those services and the overall impact on the economy.

10:41 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama and President Santos Meet in Oval Office

President Obama and President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia discuss the importance of increased trade between the United States and Colombia.

7:15 PM ET by

Contingency Shutdown Plan for the Executive Office of the President

In the event that agency shutdowns and furloughs become necessary due to a lapse in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011, the Executive Office of the President has prepared and would implement this contingency plan.

6:41 PM ET by Macon Phillips

President Receives Transparency Award from Open-Government Coalition

President Obama is recognized by good government advocates for his work to make his administration the most open, transparent, and accountable to the American people.

6:30 PM ET by Steve Croley

What You Missed: Open for Questions on Energy Security with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar sits down with Kalpen Modi and college students from across the country to answer your questions on America's energy future.

10:57 AM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

April 6, 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 travel to the Philadelphia area. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at the Philadelphia International Airport are open press. The President will visit Gamesa Technology Corporation in Fairless Hills, where he will hold a town hall discussion with workers about building a 21st century clean energy economy to win the future. The President will discuss his long-term plan to protect consumers against rising oil prices and decrease oil imports as well as key components of his broader energy plan to diversify all of our energy sources, ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future. The President’s town hall discussion is open press. Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to New York, New York. The departure from Philadelphia International Airport and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press. In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the National Action Network’s Keepers of the Dream Awards Gala, hosted by Reverend Al Sharpton and the National Action Network, at the Sheraton New York Hotel. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and open to correspondents and still photographers The President will return to Washington, DC at night. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 12:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:30 PM	The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 11:15AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
1:15 PM	The President arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport Open Press
1:15 PM	The Vice President participates in a conference call with college and university presidents from across the country to call attention to the high rates of sexual assault and violence committed against young women in schools and on campuses On the call, the Vice President, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls Valerie Jarrett will discuss the Administration’s new Title IX guidance to help schools, colleges, and universities understand their civil rights obligations to better prevent and respond to sexual assault. Media interested in listening to this call should email press@ovp.eop.gov to obtain call-in information.
2:10 PM	The President holds a town hall discussion with Gamesa workers Pennsylvania, Inc, Gamesa Technology Corporation, Fairless Hills Open Press
3:45 PM	The Vice President meets with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Naval Observatory Closed Press
4:20 PM	The President departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport Open Press
5:00 PM	The President arrives in New York, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
6:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at National Action Networks Annual Gala New York, Sheraton New York Hotel Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Open to pre-credentialed correspondents and still photographers only
6:45 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception for University of Delaware alumni Naval Observatory
7:40 PM	The President departs New York, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
8:35 PM	The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
8:50 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 11:15AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Politico

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President Obama on the Ongoing Budget Negotiations

President Obama delivers a statement on the ongoing budget negotiations after meeting with Speaker of the House John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

11:33 PM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

Reducing Oil Imports and Competing for the Jobs of the Future

President Obama visits the Gamesa Plant in Fair Hills, Pennsylvania and held a town hall discussion with workers there about building a 21st century clean energy economy.

6:52 PM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

Benefits of High-Speed Rail Draw A Crowd

High-speed rail can be the transportation innovation that drives the economy of the future. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood lays out the benefits of investing in high-speed rail today.

2:19 PM ET by Secretary Ray LaHood

50 Years of USAID

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah marks the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy founding the agency he now leads.

11:38 AM ET by Administrator Rajiv Shah

How Energy Efficiency is "Lighting Up" the Streets of Philadelphia

Philadelphia has been leading the way in implementing clean energy technology throughout the city. President Obama will hold a town hall at a wind turbine manufacturing facility just outside the city to talk about America's clean energy future.

11:34 AM ET by Andy Oare

Have You Tried the Tax Cut Calculator Yet?

Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, demonstrates the new tax cut calculator. Find out how the bipartisan tax deal will affect your bottom line.

10:48 AM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

April 5, 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.

The President and the Vice President will then hold a meeting on Libya in the Situation Room. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President and the Vice President will meet with Speaker John Boehner, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Chairman Dan Inouye, and Chairman Hal Rogers to discuss ongoing negotiations on a funding bill to bring us through the end of the fiscal year. The President has made clear that we all understand the need to cut spending, and significant progress has been made in agreeing to all work off the same number - $73 billion in spending cuts in this year alone. With the process running short on time, the President will urge leaders to reach final agreement and avoid a government shutdown that would be harmful to our economic recovery. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

Later, the President will meet with President Shimon Peres of Israel in the Oval Office. There will be a pool spray for still photographers only. The President and President Peres will then hold a working lunch in the Old Family Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet separately with CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Daniel Yohannes and President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Elizabeth Littlefield in the Oval Office. These meetings are 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
9:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President hold a meeting on Libya Situation Room Closed Press
10:00 AM	Press Secretary Jay Carney will convene an off-camera gaggle James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
10:15 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership to discuss ongoing negotiations on a funding bill Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The President meets with President Shimon Peres of Israel Oval Office Pool Spray Stills Only. Gather Time 11:30AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a memorial service for David Broder National Press Club Media inquiries about this event should be directed to the National Press Club
12:10 PM	The President holds a working lunch with President Peres Old Family Dining Room Closed Press
1:45 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:50 PM	The President meets with CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Daniel Yohannes Oval Office Closed Press
3:05 PM	The President meets with President and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation Elizabeth Littlefield Oval Office Closed Press
4:30 PM	The Vice President meets with President Shimon Peres of Israel Blair House Pool Spray at the Top Stills Only.

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

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President Obama on Budget: "We Have Now Matched the Number the Speaker Originally Sought"

Speaking in the White House Briefing Room today after a meeting with Congressional Leaders of both parties, the President laid out his guiding principles for the negotiations and gave a run-down of the current state of affairs.

3:37 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Not Your Average Facebook Invite: Join President Obama's Town Hall @ Facebook HQ

On April 20th, President Obama heads to California to hold a very special facebook town hall about the economy. Learn more and RSVP at facebook.com/ObamaWhiteHouse.

1:51 PM ET by Erin Lindsay

One Year Later: Remembering the Miners of Montcoal

On April 5, 2010, 29 miners died in an explosion at the Upper Big Branch Coal Mine in Montcoal, WV. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis discusses the efforts undertaken by the federal government to improve mine safety.

12:00 PM ET by Secretary Hilda Solis, Secretary Hilda L. Solis

Champions of Change: Lessons from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers

"Champions of Change" is a new series profiling Americans whose work is helping our country rise to the many challenges of the 21st century. This first group is made up of Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.

11:56 AM ET by Jon Carson

Try the New White House Tax Cut Calculator

Check out our tax cut calculator to learn how the December tax deal will benefit you, both in your taxes for 2011 and in your paychecks right now.

11:06 AM ET by Adam Abrams

April 4, 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 Secretary of Defense Gates in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The Vice President speaks on youth domestic violence
1:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event with supporters of Organizing for America. Pooled Press
3:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Gates Oval Office Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Ending Sexual Violence: One Student on One Campus at a Time

Sara Jane Bibeau, a senior at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), discusses Vice President Biden's visit to UNH to announce comprehensive guidance to help schools, colleges and universities better understand their obligations under federal civil rights laws to prevent and respond to the problem of campus sexual assault.

7:12 PM ET by Sara Jane Bibeau

April 1, 2011

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President will visit a UPS shipping facility in Landover, MD where he will view vehicles from AT&T, PepsiCo, UPS and Verizon’s clean fleets and deliver remarks to the companies’ employees. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour and the President’s remarks are pooled for TV and open to correspondents and still photographers.

Later, the President will meet with Sudan Special Envoy Ambassador Princeton Lyman in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	The President tours Landover UPS Facility Maryland, Landover, UPS Travel Pool Coverage
12:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at UPS Facility Maryland, Landover, UPS Travel Pool Coverage Pooled for TV, Open to correspondents and still photographers
1:00 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
1:15 PM	The Vice President meets with President Valdis Zatlers of Latvia Closed Press
2:35 PM	The President meets with Sudan Special Envoy Ambassador Princeton Lyman Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:45 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: ABC

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Going Green and Saving Green

The White House Council on Environmental Quality answers a question from Twitter on how the U.S. is going green without raising the deficit.

7:57 PM ET by Sahar Wali

A Celebration of Cesar Chavez at the White House

White House officials, Cabinet Secretaries, and the children of the late Cesar Chavez mark what would have been the civil rights leader's 84th birthday.

4:01 PM ET by Stub, Stephanie Valencia

Investing in Reform: Strong Partnerships for Successful Students

Programs like Head Start are important investments in America's children, and our economic future.

3:28 PM ET by Thelma Melendez de Santa Ana

Open for Questions: Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar answers your questions on the Obama Administration's Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future.

3:04 PM ET by Kalpen Modi

President Obama's Green Fleet Initiative A Bold Step Forward In US Energy Use

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood outlines the positive steps that President Obama's Green Fleet Initiative will make toward reducing America's dependence on foreign oil.

11:41 AM ET by Secretary Ray LaHood

Helping American Families Make Good Choices and Cut Energy Bills

Melody Barnes, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, writes about how the President's Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future will help families with their energy costs.

10:21 AM ET by Melody Barnes

Athletes, Artists, and Astronauts: Women Mentors at the White House

First Lady Michelle Obama visited Ballou High School in Washington, D.C. to speak with students and encourage them to work hard to get the most out of their opportunities for education.

10:00 AM ET by

The Employment Situation in March

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

9:43 AM ET by Austan Goolsbee

West Wing Week: "Under the Big Blue Whale"

This week, President Obama focused on the situation in Libya, monitoring conditions on the ground and keeping Congress and the American people informed as the mission transitions from U.S. to NATO command. Education month also continued, with the President making stops at a multicultural high school in Washington, D.C., and dropping in on a science fair in New York City.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

March 31, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The President will then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
1:00 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Daily Caller
Radio: VOA

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Advise the Advisor: Secretary Chu on Energy Policy

In the latest installment of Advise the Advisor, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu asks for your feedback on meeting President Obama’s goal of reducing our oil imports by one-third in a little over a decade.

12:37 PM ET by Katelyn Sabochik

Improving Care for People with Medicare

The Department of Health and Human Services released proposed new rules to help doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers better coordinate care for Medicare patients through Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

11:51 AM ET by Don Berwick

Open Sourcing the IT Dashboard & the TechStat Process

U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra releases the software code of the IT Dashboard and the TechStat toolkit.

11:44 AM ET by Vivek Kundra

From Natalie to Ms. Bizarro: The Story of an American Teacher

An aspiring teacher from Los Angeles writes about her chosen profession, and the effort she has put in to preparing herself to be part of the next generation of great American teachers.

11:33 AM ET by Natalie Bizarro

What You Missed: Open for Questions on Women in America

White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, Preeta Bansal, General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and Shine Editor Lylah Alphonse hosted a live discussion about women in the workplace, education and work-life balance.

10:50 AM ET by M. Greene

March 30, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President will deliver a speech at Georgetown University where he will outline his plan for America’s energy security. 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 meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The Vice President meets with Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, and senior advisors to discuss the budget Closed Press
11:20 AM	The President delivers a speech on his plan for America’s energy security Georgetown University Open to pre-credentialed media In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
4:25 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
5:00 PM	The Vice President meets with British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather time for the pool is 5:30 PM in the Brady Press Briefing Room
6:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Senate Democratic leadership to discuss the federal budget U.S. Capitol Closed Press OMB Director Jacob Lew will also attend

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

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The Obama Administration’s Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future

Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, offers a comprehensive look at the President's energy vision and agenda.

4:20 PM ET by Heather Zichal

Late Entry in New York City Science Fair

The President dropped in on the New York City Science Fair—a venue that pretty much sums up the meaning of “win the future." And the reason why? “Whenever I get a chance to go to a science fair, I go," the President said.

12:16 PM ET by

Watch Live at 5:05 EDT: Answering Your Questions on Women in the Workplace, Education and Work-Life Balance

Watch live at 5:05 EDT as White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls, and Preeta Bansal, General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, join Shine editors for a discussion about women in the workplace, education and work-life balance.

9:57 AM ET by

March 29, 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 travel to New York, NY. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the dedication of the Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building. The President’s remarks are pooled press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at the Red Rooster Restaurant. The President’s remarks will be covered by the print pool only.

Afterwards, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at the Studio Museum. The President’s remarks at the event will be pooled press.

Later in the evening, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The Vice President meets with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, and senior advisors to discuss the budget Closed Press
1:00 PM	The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 12:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
1:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Deputy President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top
1:15 PM	The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route New York, NY Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 12:00PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
2:05 PM	The President arrives in New York, NY John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
2:15 PM	The Vice President meets with Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus
4:45 PM	The President delivers remarks at the dedication of the Ronald H. Brown United States Mission to the United Nations Building USUN Building Open Press
5:00 PM	The Vice President will attend a reception for the Democratic National Committee
7:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Red Rooster Restaurant Print Pool
9:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event The Studio Museum Pooled Press
10:10 PM	The President departs New York, NY John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press
11:00 PM	The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
11:10 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 10:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 12:00PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Politico

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2011 White House Easter Egg Roll: Get Up and Go!

Announcing the 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll logo, poster contest and more.

6:11 PM ET by Ellie Schafer

America’s Future Leaders

Eduardo Ochoa, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education at the Department of Education, talks about community colleges, where a majority of Latinos and other minorities who are traditionally underserved by higher education are now reaching for a college degree in ever-greater numbers.

5:05 PM ET by Eduardo Ochoa

The Results Are In: Drilling Down On Unused Leases

Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, discusses a new report from the Department of the Interior on the acreage of public lands (onshore and offshore) that have been leased to oil and gas companies and remain undeveloped.

1:38 PM ET by Heather Zichal

America's Next Top Energy Innovator

The Department of Energy is launching a competitive process for recognizing entrepreneurs who are at the cutting edge of clean energy technology. Submissions will be accepted starting in May.

12:21 PM ET by Ginny Simmons