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March 28, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will participate in a town hall hosted by Univision at Bell Multicultural High School in Washington, DC. At this town hall, the President will have the opportunity to talk with students, parents and teachers about the importance of out-educating the competition in order to win the future and Hispanic educational attainment. The town hall will be broadcast on the Univision Network on March 28 at 7pm ET / PT, 6 pm CT. There will be a stills only pool spray at the top of the town hall.

In the evening, the President will deliver an address at the National Defense University in Washington, DC to update the American people on the situation in Libya, including the actions we've taken with allies and partners to protect the Libyan people from the brutality of Moammar Qaddafi, the transition to NATO command and control, and our policy going forward. The speech will be pooled for TV and still photographers and open to correspondents.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President participates in an education town hall hosted by Univision Washington, DC, Bell Multicultural High School Pool Spray at the Top Stills only. Gather Time 9:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:30 AM	Press Secretary Jay Carney and Deputy National Security Advisor Denis McDonough will convene an off-camera gaggle James S. Brady Briefing Room
7:30 PM	The President delivers an address on Libya Washington, DC, National Defense University Pooled TV and still photographers, Open to correspondents (Gather Time 6:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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Presidential “Latinos and Education” Town Hall—A Key to Winning the Future

President Obama participates in a town hall event focused on education and the Latino community.

6:09 PM ET by Juan Sepúlveda

The Changing Face of American Education

The Deapartment of Education's TEACH campaign is an initiative to encourage talented Americans to become teachers. TEACH.gov provides individuals interested in entering the teaching profession with resources to help them meet the requirements of being a teacher.

5:39 PM ET by Arne Duncan

March 25, 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 host a reception for Greek Independence Day in the East Room. This reception is pooled press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President receives 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
4:35 PM	The President hosts a reception for Greek Independence Day East Room Pooled Press Pre-set 3:30PM – Final Gather 4:15PM – 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: FOX
Print: Washington Times
Radio: CBS

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President Obama’s Message to the People of Cote D’Ivoire

President Obama sends an important message to President Alassane Ouattara, Laurent Gbagbo, and the people of Cote d’Ivoire.

9:21 PM ET by Bob Leavitt

Weekly Wrap Up: Healthy Anniversary!

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

6:47 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Over 125,000 New White House Visitor Records Online

As part of his commitment to transparency, President Obama ordered that White House visitor records be released. This White House has released over 1.2 million records to date.

4:00 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Building Partnerships Between Community Colleges and Businesses

A recent Department of Education's community college summit highlighted the partnerships between some community colleges and businesses. The summit is a follow up to the White House Summit on Community Colleges hosted by the President and Dr. Biden.

12:12 PM ET by Dr. Jill Biden, Kirsten White

Better Benefits, Better Health for Young Adults

As the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act continues, Mayra Alvarez from the Department of Health and Human Services talks about the key benefits youth, teens, and young adults have seen since the health reform law passed.

9:20 AM ET by Mayra Alvarez

West Wing Week: "OCONUS II: Mamalluca"

This week, President Obama remained focused on Libya, receiving secure communications from his national security team as the first family visited Latin America. The President made stops in Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador to promote American exports and economic cooperation among the neighbors in our hemisphere.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

March 24, 2011

The Schedule

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. Also in the afternoon, the President will meet with his national security team to review our efforts in Libya.

All times ET
12:30 PM	Press Secretary Jay Carney will convene an off-camera gaggle James S. Brady Briefing Room
12:45 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:45 PM	The Vice President meets with Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman Closed Press
2:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Small Businesses Contribute to NASA's Mission

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden reports on the important role that small businesses play in shaping NASA's present and future.

4:23 PM ET by Administrator Charles Bolden

Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act

This week, we’re celebrating the one year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, a historic advancement for the health care of women and their families. Valerie Jarrett highlights the importance of this legislation for winning a healthier future.

11:57 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Questions on the Startup America Initiative to Grow Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Director of the National Economic Council, Gene Sperling and SBA Administrator, Karen Mills, along with Fast Company Editor Nancy Cook, answer your questions on the Startup America initiative to grow entrepreneurship and innovation.

11:00 AM ET by M. Greene

Better Benefits, Better Health for Women

As part of the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, Secretary of Health and Human Services talks about the law's benefits for women's health care.

9:41 AM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius

Improving Employment Access for Americans with Disabilities

New rules from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will make it easier for employers to understand the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and help Americans with disabilities find quality work.

9:41 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

March 23, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President leads a call on Libya with his National Security Team. Later, the President attends U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the residence of the Ambassador to El Salvador. This is closed press.

Later in the morning, the First Family returns to Washington, DC. The First Family’s departure from El Salvador is pooled press. The First Family’s arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
12:00 PM	The President attends a U.S. Embassy meet and greet Residence of the U.S. Ambassador to El Salvador Closed Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event for Senator Bill Nelson Orlando
1:05 PM	The First Family departs El Salvador en route Joint Base Andrews U.S. Naval Facility Pooled Press
4:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event for Senator Bill Nelson Tampa
4:55 PM	The First Family arrives at Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Pooled Press
5:10 PM	The First Family arrives on the South Lawn South Lawn Open Press

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Washington Examiner
Radio: AP

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: New York Times
Radio: FOX

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Women in America: Continuing the Conversation

On Wednesday, March 30, join 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 for a discussion with Shine about women in the workplace, education and work-life balance.

9:20 PM ET by Sarah Bernard

Statement by the President on the Bombing in Jerusalem

President Obama releases a statement on the bombing in Jerusalem and urges "all parties to do everything in their power to prevent further violence and civilian casualties."

1:09 PM ET by Kori Schulman

One Year of the Affordable Care Act: We’ve Come a Long Way

As the Affordable Care Act turns a year old, Americans are experiencing lower health care costs, better quality coverage, and new coverage options.

12:51 PM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

A Call to Action on College Completion

Vice President Biden emphasizes the need to increase America's college graduation rates to provide our economy with the educated workforce needed for the jobs of the future.

11:59 AM ET by Brian Levine

Presidential Trip to El Salvador Highlights Youth

During their trip to Latin America, President and First Lady Obama gave a special focus to youth issues.

9:56 AM ET by Mark Feierstein

Access to Capital: Fueling Business Growth and Job Creation

CTO Aneesh Chopra talks about his recent work with Startup America. Also, join a live discussion with NEC Director Gene Sperling and SBA Administrator Karen Mills at noon on the initiative.

9:24 AM ET by Aneesh Chopra

One Year Later: Better Benefits, Better Health

March 23, 2011 is the one-year anniversary of President Obama signing the Affordable Care Act. In just the first year, Americans are seeing scores of new benefits that make their health care more affordable and easier to manage.

9:23 AM ET by Richard Sorian

March 22, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the First Family will depart Santiago, Chile en route San Salvador, El Salvador. The departure from the Santiago International Airport and the arrival at Comalapa International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President and First Lady will participate in an arrival ceremony at the National Palace. There will be travel pool coverage. Later, the President and President Mauricio Funes of El Salvador will hold a bilateral meeting. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. The President and President Funes will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting. This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President and President Funes will hold a joint press conference at the National Palace. The joint press conference is open press.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend an official dinner hosted by President Funes at the National Palace. There will be travel pool coverage of the toasts. The dinner is closed press.

All times ET
7:45 AM	The Vice President hosts a breakfast meeting with Secretary Clinton Naval Observatory Closed Press
8:00 AM	The First Family departs Santiago, Chile en route San Salvador, El Salvador Santiago International Airport, Santiago, Chile Open Press
10:00 AM	The Vice President attends the Building a Grad Nation Summit Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Open Press
2:45 PM	The First Family arrives in San Salvador, El Salvador Comalapa International Airport, San Salvador, El Salvador Open Press
3:30 PM	The President and the First Lady participate in an arrival ceremony National Palace Travel Pool Coverage
3:50 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Funes National Palace Pool Spray at the Top
4:20 PM	The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Funes National Palace Closed Press
4:55 PM	The President and President Funes hold a joint press conference National Palace Open Press
10:10 PM	The President and the First Lady attend an official dinner hosted by President Funes National Palace Travel Pool Coverage

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: New York Times
Radio: ABC

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Ending Violence Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

At the United Nations Human Rights Council, some 85 countries join the United States in reaffirming our joint commitment to end acts of violence and human rights abuses on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

8:38 PM ET by Jesse Lee

The President on Libya: "We Have Already Saved Lives"

Answering questions during a joint press conference with President Funes of El Salvador, the President gives an update on the latest developments in Libya.

8:11 PM ET by Jesse Lee

What I Heard From Parents, Teachers and Students about Education Reform

As a part of the Advise the Advisor program, Melody Barnes asked for input from parents, teachers, and students on education. Several thousand people responded to her video and shared their thoughts, concerns and idea. In this post, Melody addresses these comments.

6:14 PM ET by Melody Barnes

Transparency Gone Global

Good government isn't just a priority for President Obama. In countries around the world, governments and civil society groups are taking new and creative steps to ensure that government delivers for citizens and to strengthen democratic accountability.

4:09 PM ET by Samantha Power

Health Reform: A Phone Call from the President

The health reform law, the Affordable Care Act, is making a difference in the lives of millions of Americans like Erick Moberg.

4:00 PM ET by Kalpen Modi

President Obama’s Santiago Speech: "The Latin America That I See Today"

The President lays out his vision for strengthened relationships in our hemisphere in Santiago, Chile.

12:23 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Reviewing Reorg

The world has changed a lot since the 1950s, the last time a major reorganization of the federal government occurred. Our lives today are totally different from those of our grandparents and the era of black and white TV has given way to the information age – but while the times have changed, in many ways, our government hasn’t.

11:26 AM ET by Jeffrey Zients

President Obama Meets the SAVE Award Winner: "A Million Here, a Million There - It Adds Up"

The President honors Trudy Givens, the Bureau of Prisons employee whose idea to send the Federal Register online won the SAVE Award.

9:46 AM ET by Jesse Lee

Better Benefits, Better Health for Seniors

Dr. Donald Berwick, Administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discusses the benefits senior citizens have seen and will continue to see under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

9:29 AM ET by Donald Berwick

March 21, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the First Family will depart Rio de Janeiro, Brazil en route Santiago, Chile. The departure from Galeao Air Force Base and the arrival at Santiago International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will participate in an arrival ceremony at La Moneda Palace. There will be travel pool coverage. Later, the President and President Sebastian Piñera of Chile will hold a bilateral meeting. The President and President Piñera will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting. These meetings are closed press.

Later, the President and President Piñera will hold a joint press conference at La Moneda Palace. The joint press conference is pooled for TV and open to pre-credentialed correspondents.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at Centro Cultural Palazio La Moneda. The President’s remarks are open press.

Later, the President and the First Lady will attend a U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the Sheraton Cristobal Hotel. This is closed press.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend an official dinner hosted by President Piñera at La Moneda Palace. There will be travel pool coverage of the cocktail reception toasts and the cultural performance. The dinner is closed press.

All times ET
8:15 AM	The First Family departs Rio de Janeiro, Brazil en route Santiago, Chile Brazil, Galeao Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro Open Press
12:20 PM	The First Family arrives in Santiago, Chile Santiago International Airport, Santiago, Chile Open Press
12:45 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks about Race to the Top achievement Delaware, Howard High School of Technology in Wilmington
12:50 PM	The President and The First Lady participate in an arrival ceremony Santiago, Chile, La Moneda Palace Travel Pool Coverage
1:00 PM	The President and President Sebastian Piñera of Chile take official photo La Moneda Palace Pooled Press
1:05 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Piñera La Moneda Palace Closed Press
1:25 PM	The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Piñera La Moneda Palace Closed Press
2:05 PM	The President and President Piñera hold a joint press conference La Moneda Palace Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
3:20 PM	The President delivers a speech Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda Open Press
4:00 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic National Committee Boston, Massachusetts
4:30 PM	The President and the First Lady attend U.S. Embassy meet and greet Santiago, Chile, Sheraton Cristobal Hotel Closed Press
7:15 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive at La Moneda Palace La Moneda Palace Travel Pool Coverage
7:25 PM	The President and the First Lady attend an official dinner hosted by President Piñera La Moneda Palace Travel Pool Coverage

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: AP

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President Obama Answers Questions on Libya: "A Testament to the Men and Women in Uniform"

During a joint press conference with Chilean President Sebastian Pinera, the President once again emphasizes that the U.S. military involvement in Libya is limited to the grave and urgent humanitarian threat posed by Colonel Qaddafi to his people, and that the involvement will soon be led by our broad coalition of partners

5:47 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Attention Entrepreneurs: Send Us Your Thoughts, We're Listening

For those of you who don't live near one of the Startup America: Reducing Barriers Roundtable cities, we're holding an online panel here at the White House to take and respond to your questions and suggestions, too. Submit your ideas for reducing burdens to entrepreneurship and innovation here at fastcompany.com or on twitter with the hashtag #startupamerica, and Fast Company editors will select as many as they can to pose to National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling and SBA Administrator Karen Mills on Wednesday at 12:00pm ET on whitehouse.gov/live.

4:00 PM ET by Sarah Bernard

"Together We Can Advance Our Common Prosperity": The President Speaks to the People of Brazil

President Obama speaks in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil about the common economic goals of Brazil and the United States, and about our goal to protect the human rights of the people of Libya.

3:05 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Watch Live at 2:05 EDT: President Obama in Chile on Expanding Exports and Creating Jobs

During his visit to Santiago, Chile, President Obama holds a joint press conference with Chile President Piñera and delivers a speech.

1:43 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Better Benefits, Better Health for Small Businesses

The Department of Health and Human Services is launching a Better Benefits, Better Health initiative to recognize the one-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

10:14 AM ET by Richard Sorian

March 20, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the First Family will tour Ciudad de Deus Favela. There will be travel pool coverage.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver a speech at Theatro Municipal in Rio de Janiero. In his speech, the President will discuss the deeply held values and interests that bind our countries together. This relationship is particularly important because of Brazil's role as a rapidly emerging power on the global stage. This speech is pooled for TV and open to correspondents.

In the evening, the First Family will tour Christ the Redeemer Statue on Corcovado Mountain. There will be travel pool coverage.

All times ET
9:50 AM	The First Family visits Ciudad de Deus Favela Brazil, Ciudad de Deus Favela, Rio de Janiero Travel Pool Coverage
1:40 PM	The President delivers a speech Brazil, Rio de Janiero, Theatro Municipal Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
8:00 PM	The First Family tours Christ the Redeemer Statue Brazil, Rio de Janiero, Corcovado Mountain Travel Pool Coverage

In-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Post
Radio: FOX

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President Obama’s Nowruz Message

President Obama sends an important message to those celebrating the holiday of Nowruz.

4:10 PM ET by Nikki Sutton

Watch Live: President Obama Speaks on Human Rights in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

President Obama delivers a speech in Rio de Janiero, Brazil on the deeply held values and interests that bind our countries together. Watch live at 1:30 PM EDT on WhiteHouse.gov/live.

12:18 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Remarks by the President on Libya: "Today We are Part of a Broad Coalition. We are Answering the Calls of a Threatened People. And We are Acting in the Interests of the United States and the World"

President Obama provides an update on the response to the situation in Libya from Brasilia, Brazil.

11:46 AM ET by Kori Schulman

March 19, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the First Family will arrive in Brasilia, Brazil. The arrival at Brasilia Air Base is open press.

Later, the President and the First Lady participate in an arrival ceremony at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasilia, Brazil. There will be pool coverage of the arrival ceremony. The President and President Dilma vana Rousseff of Brazil will hold bilateral meetings at the Palácio do Planalto. These meetings are closed press.

Later in the morning, the President and President Rousseff will deliver remarks to the media at Palácio do Planalto. The remarks are pooled for TV and open to pre-credentialed correspondents.

The President and President Rousseff will then attend a meeting with the U.S.-Brazil CEO forum at Palácio do Planalto. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will attend an official lunch with President Rousseff at Palácio do Planalto. There will be a pool spray at the top of lunch.

In the afternoon, the President will attend a U.S. Embassy meet and greet at the Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center. This is closed press.

Later, the President will deliver remarks at the U.S.-Brazil Business Summit at the Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center. The President’s remarks are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will attend a reception hosted by President Rousseff at Palácio do Alvorada. There will be pool coverage.

In the evening, the First Family will depart Brasilia en route Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The departure from Brasilia Air Base and the arrival at Galeao Air Force Base are open press.

All times ET
6:35 AM	The First Family arrives in Brasilia, Brazil Brasilia Air Base, Brasilia, Brazil Open Press
9:00 AM	The President and the First Lady participate in an arrival ceremony Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Planalto Travel Pool Coverage
9:25 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Dilma vana Rousseff of Brazil Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Planalto Closed Press
9:55 AM	The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Rousseff Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Planalto Closed Press
10:40 AM	The President and President Rousseff deliver remarks to the media Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Planalto Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
11:30 AM	The President arrives at Palácio do Itamaraty Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Itamaraty Pooled Press
11:35 AM	The President and President Rousseff meet with the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Itamaraty Pool Spray at the Top
12:25 PM	The President and the First Lady attend an official lunch with President Rousseff Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Itamaraty Pool Spray at the Top
1:55 PM	The President attends U.S. Embassy meet and greet Brasilia, Brazil, Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center Closed Press
2:30 PM	The President delivers remarks at the U.S.-Brazil business summit Brasilia, Brazil, Tryp Convention Brasil 21 Center Open Press
4:15 PM	The President and the First Lady attend reception hosted by President Rousseff Brasilia, Brazil, Palácio do Alvorada Travel Pool Coverage
5:25 PM	The First Family departs Brasilia, Brazil en route Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brasilia Air Base, Brasilia, Brazil Open Press
6:55 PM	The First Family arrives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brazil, Galeao Air Force Base, Rio de Janeiro Open Press

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: CBS

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Weekly Address: American Jobs Through Exports to Latin America

As the President maintains his focus on international crises in Japan and Libya, he discusses his trip to Latin America to open up markets for US products.

6:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

March 18, 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 conduct local interviews with WSOC Charlotte, WSVN Miami and WPVI Philadelphia from the Map Room to preview his trip to Latin America and highlight the economic benefits of our relationship with the region. North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are four of the top exporting states to Brazil. These interviews are closed press.

In the evening, the First Family will travel to Brasilia, Brazil. The departure from the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:55 AM	The President is interviewed by WSOC Charlotte, WSVN Miami and WPVI Philadelphia to preview his trip to Latin America and highlight the economic benefits of our relationship with the region Map Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President consults with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders on Libya Situation Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	The Vice President will attend an event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2:00 PM	The President delivers a statement on the situation in Libya East Room Open Press Pre-set 1:00PM – Final Gather 1:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
10:15 PM	The First Family departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 9:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
10:35 PM	The First Family departs Andrews Air Force Base en route to Brasilia, Brazil Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 9:30PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tribune
Radio: NPR

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Weekly Wrap Up: Standing With the People of Japan

Your quick look at the week of March 14, 2011 on WhiteHouse.gov

6:30 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama to Participate in Televised Town Hall on Education

Submit questions for President Obama at Univision's town hall on education and Hispanic educational attainment by Sunday, March 27.

6:05 PM ET by Sarah Bernard

Sunshine Week at the Department of Transportation

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood highlights the work the Department of Transportation is doing to make government more open and more efficient.

5:50 PM ET by Secretary Ray LaHood

The President on Libya: "Our Goal is Focused, Our Cause is Just, and Our Coalition is Strong"

President Obama updates the American people on the situation in Libya.

4:58 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Seizing Opportunities to Support American Jobs, American Values in Trade

President Obama set an ambitious goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015, supporting at least two million additional American jobs. As the President departs for Latin America to promote U.S. exports and U.S. jobs, the Office of the United States Trade Representative are continuing to work on three pending free trade agreements – with Korea, Panama, and Colombia – that can support these National Export Initiative goals.

2:33 PM ET by Ambassador Ron Kirk

Secretary Salazar and Secretary Vilsack Answer Questions on America's Great Outdoors Initiative

The Open for Questions Great Outdoors live chat took place yesterday, with Secretary Salazar and Secretary Vilsack answering questions from YouTube and Facebook.

1:57 PM ET by V. Carreon

West Wing Week: "Punching Above Your Weight"

This week, Education Month continued, with President Obama asking Congress to fix No Child Left Behind before the beginning of the coming school year. The President also updates the American people on relief efforts in Japan and pledges continued support.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

March 17, 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, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will meet in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Following the meeting, the President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will deliver statements to the press in the Oval Office. The Vice President will also attend. These statements are pooled press. Afterwards, the President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will attend a St. Patrick’s Day lunch at the United States Capitol. The President’s remarks are closed press. There will be travel pool coverage of the entertainment. Questions about press access for the lunch should be directed to the Speaker’s office. In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host a St. Patrick’s Day reception in the East Room. The Vice President will also attend. The remarks by the President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will be pooled press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny Oval Office Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny will deliver statements to the press; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Pooled Press Gather Time 10:50AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:00 PM	The President, the Vice President and Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny attend a St. Patrick’s Day lunch United States Capitol Pooled Press Gather Time 11:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:30 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:30 PM	The President delivers a statement on Japan Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 2:45PM – Final Gather 3:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
7:05 PM	The President and the First Lady host a St. Patrick’s Day reception; the Vice President also attends East Room Pooled Press Gather Time 6:30PM – 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: ABC
Print: St. Petersburg Times
Radio: NPR

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Fostering Innovation Across America

On March 22, the Department of the Treasury will host a conference titled 'Access to Capital: Fostering Innovaiton and Growth for Small Companies.' Email your questions and ideas to AccessToCapRSVP@treasury.gov, and some of these questions will be posed to panelists and Administration officials.

5:00 PM ET by Don Graves