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January 18, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. Later, the President will receive the Economic Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. The President will then meet with Secretary of State Clinton and Secretary of Defense Gates in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.

In the evening, the President will host a private dinner for President Hu in the Old Family Dining Room. This dinner 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
10:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The Vice President meets with Representative Dave Camp Closed Press
12:00 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:20 PM	The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
4:00 PM	The Vice President greets His Excellency Hu Jintao, President of the People’s Republic of China Andrews Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media The deadline to request credentials has passed
4:30 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton and Secretary of Defense Gates Oval Office Closed Press
6:30 PM	The President hosts a private dinner for President Hu Old Family Dining Room Closed Press

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

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Hospital Visitation Regulations Go Into Effect Today

Brian Bond, Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, gives an update on another important moment for equality.

5:41 PM ET by Brian Bond

Standing Up Renewable Energy on America’s Lands and Oceans

By helping stand up responsible large-scale renewable energy projects on America’s public lands and oceans, the Department of the Interior is helping to fulfill President Obama’s vision for a new energy future.

4:25 PM ET by Ken Salazar

Regulatory Strategy

OMB plays a central role in implementing a President’s regulatory agenda. Through our Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), OMB acts as a clearinghouse for the most significant regulations and rules, making sure that policies are consistent across the federal government and with the agenda of the President. OMB also ensures that analysis of rules is done properly, according to one set of standards.

11:20 AM ET by Jack Lew

Voices of Health Reform: Cathy’s Story

This series, Voices of Health Reform, highlights how Americans are already benefiting from the health reform law, the Affordable Care Act. This story is about Cathy from Ohio.

8:20 AM ET by Stephanie Cutter

January 17, 2011

The Schedule

The President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President and the First Lady will participate in a community service project in the Washington, DC area in celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and in honor of Dr. King’s life and legacy. There will be travel pool coverage.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President and the First Lady will participate in a service project Washington, DC area Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 10:30AM – 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: CBS
Print: Daily Caller
Radio: SRN

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"An Example of What Martin Luther King’s Birthday Should Be All About"

The First Family honors Dr. Martin Luther King with a visit to Stuart Hobson Middle School, where they took part in a mentoring project organized by Greater DC Cares’ Mentoring Matters Initiative.

2:58 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Celebrating MLK Day with City Year

Today, I am joining hundreds of volunteers at Intermediate School 292 in Brooklyn as part of City Year’s celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. I look forward to seeing the hundreds of energetic and idealistic City Year corps members who are always an inspiration.

10:08 AM ET by Jack Lew

January 14, 2011

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan in the Oval Office. The meeting is closed press. There will be a still pool spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will attend Ambassador Holbrooke’s funeral service. The President will deliver remarks. The service will be covered by the pool.

All times ET
10:00 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
11:15 AM	The President meets with President Zardari of Pakistan Oval Office Pool Spray Still Pool Spray (Pool Gather Time 11:00AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
1:00 PM	Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will be joined by National Security Advisor Tom Donilon for an off-camera briefing to preview the state visit of President Hu of China James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:00 PM	The President and the Vice President attend Ambassador Holbrooke’s funeral service, the President will deliver remarks The Kennedy Center Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 2:20PM – 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: CS Monitor
Radio: CBS

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Weekly Wrap Up: "Worthy of Those We Have Lost"

A quick look at the week of January 10, 2011.

7:14 PM ET by Kori Schulman

MLK Day: What Are You Doing for Others?

Find opportunities in your community to honor Dr. King and mark the 25th anniversary of the holiday by volunteering with a service project near you.

6:07 PM ET by Patrick A. Corvington

Changes for America & Cuba

The President has directed the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Homeland Security to take a series of steps to continue efforts to reach out to the Cuban people in support of their desire to freely determine their country’s future.

5:42 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Honoring Holbrooke: "Because We Could Make a Difference..."

The President joins countless others in honoring legend of American diplomacy Richard Holbrooke.

5:23 PM ET by Jesse Lee

"Women and Girls and the Obama Administration" Photo Gallery

To see many of the ways the Obama Administration is working to empower women and girls, checkout the new “Women and Girls and the Obama Administration” photo gallery the Council on Women and Girls put together.

2:48 PM ET by Jenny Kaplan

Payroll Tax Cuts: In Numbers

Less than a month after President Obama signed the tax cut compromise, millions of American workers are already seeing the impact show up in their paychecks from the payroll tax cut – here are some numbers to help you understand what that means.

2:39 PM ET by Jesse Lee

President Barack Obama Meets with President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan

The President meets with President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan today at the White House, focusing on shared efforts to fight terrorism and promote stability in Afghanistan and throughout the region.

1:39 PM ET by Jesse Lee

West Wing Week: Preview of "Dispatches from Sudan"

Watch a preview of "Dispatches from Sudan" and join General Scott Gration, President Obama's Special Envoy to Sudan for a unique look at the historic referendum that could result in the world's newest nation.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

January 13, 2011

The Schedule

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

All times ET
1:15 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
1:30 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive at the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 1:00AM – Final Gather 1:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
1:30 PM	The President meets with senior advisors 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: Boston Globe
Radio: AURN

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An Open Letter to Parents Following the Tragedy in Tucson

First Lady Michelle Obama writes an open letter to parents about talking to children about the tragedy in Arizona.

6:07 PM ET by First Lady Michelle Obama

President Obama in Tucson: "The Forces that Divide Us are Not as Strong as Those that Unite Us"

Watch President Obama's full speech at the memorial event in Tucson, Arizona, and read an account of Rep. Giffords opening her eyes for the first time from her friends who were there.

11:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

January 12, 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 Saad Hariri of Lebanon to discuss U.S. support for Lebanon’s sovereignty, independence, and stability, the ongoing work of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, and other regional issues. Lebanon is an important partner in U.S. efforts to promote peace, stability, and justice in the Middle East. The President and Prime Minister Hariri will meet in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will travel to Tucson, Arizona. The departure from the South Lawn is open press.

In Tucson, the President and the First Lady will attend the memorial event “Together We Thrive: Tucson and America” at the University of Arizona Tucson to support and remember victims of the mass shooting in Tucson. Attorney General Eric Holder, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and Justice Anthony Kennedy, Circuit Justice for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, will also attend the memorial event. This event is open to pre-credentialed media. The University of Arizona is handling media credentials.
The President and the First Lady will return to Washington, DC at night. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:10 AM	The President meets with Prime Minister Hariri of Lebanon Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 12:15PM – Final Gather 12:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
1:00 PM	The President and the First Lady depart Andrews Air Force Base en route Tucson, Arizona Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 11:45AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
5:35 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive in Tucson, Arizona Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona Open Press
8:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a memorial event, “Together We Thrive: Tucson and America"; the First Lady also attends Tucson, Arizona, McKale Memorial Center Open Press
9:30 PM	The President and the First Lady depart Tucson, Arizona Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona Open Press

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 11:45AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

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The President Meets with Prime Minister Hariri on Stability and Justice in Lebanon

The President meets with Prime Minister Hariri of Lebanon amidst efforts by the Hizballah-led coalition to collapse the Lebanese government.

1:44 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Haiti: One Year Later

Patrick Gaspard, Director of the White House Office of Political Affairs and the highest ranking Haitian-American official in the Obama Administration, looks back on the last year in Haiti and on toward the future.

12:12 PM ET by Patrick Gaspard

January 11, 2011

The Schedule

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

All times ET
10:00 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

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

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President Obama on Haiti, One Year Later

The President urges continued support from the international community and continued strength from the Haitian people.

4:31 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Vice President Biden in Afghanistan: "It’s Afghans Who Must Build Their Nation"

As part of his trip to Afghanistan to assess progress, Vice President Biden speaks at a joint press conference with President Karzai.

3:03 PM ET by Jesse Lee

What the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Bill Means for Our Veterans

Darienne Page, Director of Veterans Outreach in the Office of Public Engagement, looks at the legislation the President signed recently in the context of the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

11:00 AM ET by Darienne Page

January 10, 2011

The Schedule

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

At 11:00AM ET, the President and the First Lady will observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn to honor the victims of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona. The moment of silence is pooled press.

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

In the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France in the Oval Office. The meeting is closed press. Following the meeting, the President and President Sarkozy will deliver statements to the press in the Oval Office. These statements are pooled press. The President and President Sarkozy will then hold a working lunch in the Old Family Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

All times ET
10:20 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President and the First Lady observe a moment of silence to honor the victims of the shooting in Tucson, Arizona South Lawn Pooled Press Pre-set 10:15AM – Gather Time 10:40AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:15 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:05 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Sarkozy of France Oval Office Closed Press
12:55 PM	The President and President Sarkozy deliver statements to the press Oval Office Pooled Press Gather Time 12:35PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
1:10 PM	The President holds a working lunch with President Sarkozy Old Family Dining Room Closed Press

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

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President Obama on Tucson, Grief & Courage

Following a long-scheduled bilateral meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, President Obama spoke again on the tragedy in Arizona.

3:17 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Moment of Silence for the Victims in Arizona

President Obama, the First Lady and White House staff joined many across the country in observing a moment of silence to honor the innocent victims of the senseless tragedy in Tucson, Arizona, including those still fighting for their lives. Watch the video.

1:02 PM ET by Jesse Lee

January 7, 2011

The Schedule

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

Later in the morning, the President will visit Thompson Creek Manufacturing in Landover, Maryland. While there, the President will tour the facility, comment on the monthly employment report and make economic personnel announcements. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and open to still photographers and correspondents, however the deadline to request media credentials has passed.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:20 AM	The President tours Thompson Creek Manufacturing Maryland, Thompson Creek Manufacturing, Landover Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 10:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:35 AM	The President delivers remarks on the monthly employment report and make economic personnel announcements Maryland, Thompson Creek Manufacturing, Landover Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

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

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Weekly Wrap Up: "We Will Not Rest"

A quick look at the week of January 3, 2011.

7:36 PM ET by Kori Schulman

A National Program Office for Enhancing Online Trust and Privacy

Howard Schmidt, Cybersecurity Coordinator and Special Assistant to the President, discusses the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace to help address issues like online fraud and identity theft.

6:34 PM ET by Howard A. Schmidt

Working Together to Protect the Everglades

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announces a new initiative to conserve working lands and wildlife habitat in the Everglades headwaters.

4:33 PM ET by Ken Salazar

A New Year, A Fresh Set of Actions for a Healthy America

President Obama rang in the New Year by signing a number of bills into law that will protect environmental and public health, and help rebuild our economy on a stronger foundation.

2:49 PM ET by Nancy Sutley

Making Technology Neutral IT Procurement Decisions

Victoria Espinel is the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, U.S. Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra and Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Dan Gordon release their statement on ensuring that government IT purchases are fair, neutral and based on an objective assessment of relevant criteria.

1:40 PM ET by Victoria Espinel

Repealing the Affordable Care Act will Hurt the Economy

A look at how repealing the new freedoms and controls in the health reforms from the Affordable Care Act would hurt the economy.

1:36 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

New Jobs Numbers & New Hands on Deck to Keep Them Growing

As new jobs numbers come out for December, the President visits Thompson Creek Manufacturing in Landover, Maryland to see an example of a company that is beginning to thrive, and to hear what role his Administration's actions have had. Watch his remarks or see the latest jobs chart.

1:23 PM ET by Jesse Lee

The Employment Situation in December

Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, explains the jobs numbers for December of 2010.

9:40 AM ET by Austan Goolsbee

West Wing Week: "Resolutions"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the first family returns to Washington, the President signs over 30 bills into law, and West Wing staff share their New Year's resolutions.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

January 6, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, 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 for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury 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
11:30 AM	The Vice President meets with Representative Elijah Cummings to discuss oversight issues Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:15 PM	The Vice President administers the oath of office at a ceremonial swearing-in for Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jack Lew Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press
2:30 PM	The President makes a personnel announcement East Room Open Press Pre-set 1:30PM – Final Gather 2:00PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
3:40 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
4:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara Closed Press

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

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Cabinet Members Write to Congress to Discuss Implementation of Affordable Care Act

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis, and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner send a letter to Members of Congress about implementation of the health reforms in the Affordable Care Act.

5:46 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

New Year, New Estimate, Same Result

The new year starts with a renewed focus on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which the President signed into law last year and has already delivered a host of consumer protections and benefits to millions of Americans.

4:18 PM ET by Jack Lew

"Expectations and Implications: A Discussion on the Southern Sudan Referendum"

Watch a conversation below between Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P.J. Crowley and Major General (Ret.) Scott Gration, the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan on about the implications of the January 9, 2011 referendum on self-determination for Southern Sudan.

4:09 PM ET by Jesse Lee

President Obama Announces Bill Daley as Chief of Staff

The President gives an effusive commendation to Pete Rouse for his service in the position and welcomes him to his new position as Counselor, and explains why Daley is the right fit for Chief of Staff.

2:55 PM ET by Jesse Lee

America COMPETES Act Keeps America's Leadership on Target

President Obama signs the America COMPETES Act, signifying his commitment to maintaining America’s place as a leader in innovation and ingenuity.

9:40 AM ET by John P. Holdren

Welcoming Holly Petraeus to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Implementation Team

Elizabeth Warren of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announces that Holly Petraeus will take on a new role at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Implementation Team directing the effort to establish an Office of Servicemember Affairs.

5:30 AM ET by Elizabeth Warren

January 5, 2011

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the 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
12:00 PM	The Vice President swears in incoming United States senators and presides over the opening session of the Senate U.S. Capitol
12:30 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:45 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Another Step Forward For Alzheimer’s Research and Services

The National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA), bipartisan legislation that will help individuals and families across the country whose lives are touched by Alzheimer’s disease, represents the next step in our strong, continued commitment to supporting Alzheimer’s research and health and long-term care services for affected individuals.

6:57 PM ET by Melody Barnes