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December 10, 2010

The Schedule

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

All times ET
10:30 AM	Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will convene an off-camera gaggle in the Brady Press Briefing Room James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:00 PM	The President meets with President Clinton Oval Office Closed Press

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

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President Obama & President Clinton on Tax Cuts, Unemployment Insurance & Jobs

President Obama was joined by President Clinton in urging Congress to pass the compromise framework. Full video and photos.

7:02 PM ET by Jesse Lee

Weekly Wrap Up: Framework on Tax Cuts, Unemployment Insurance and Jobs

A quick look at the week of December 13, 2010.

6:31 PM ET by Kori Schulman

DREAM Act Gives Hard-Working, Patriotic Young People a Shot at the American Dream

Education Secretary Arne Duncan writes the the first in a series of posts from top Administration Officials on the importance of the DREAM Act.

5:35 PM ET by Arne Duncan

For too long, many government IT projects cost hundreds of millions of dollars more than they should, took years longer than necessary to deploy, and delivered technologies that were obsolete by the time they were completed.

4:03 PM ET by Vivek Kundra

New Analysis Shows Families Are Benefitting from Health Reform Law

A new analysis shows how the Affordable Care Act is making a difference in California.

1:55 PM ET by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Kathleen Sebelius

Victories For Working Families and Jobs in the Agreement on Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance

The President is committed to promoting a strong, growing economy – one that’s creating jobs, fostering a thriving middle class, and extending opportunity to all American workers. The bipartisan agreement delivers several key victories that will give the average American family assurance that there will be more money to pay the bills each month.

1:26 PM ET by Jason Furman

5, 4, 3, 2, 1… The Obama Family Lights The National Christmas Tree

The First Family continues a proud holiday tradition – lighting the National Christmas Tree for the 88th time. View photos from the event and watch a video of the President's remarks, the tree lighting ceremony, and a reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by the First Lady.

1:01 PM ET by Kori Schulman

The Truth About Health Care Waivers

Learn the truth about waivers and the health reform law.

12:22 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

A Win for Women, Mothers and Working Families

The President's agreement on tax cuts and Unemployment Insurance has tangible benefits that will put money back in the pockets of women, mothers and working families.

11:52 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Tuesday Talks: The White House Fellows Program

The White House Fellows Program is one of America's most prestigious fellowships for leadership and public service. Applications are currently being accepted for the 2011-2012 Class and we're answering your questions in a live video chat on Tuesday, December 14th at 1:00 p.m. EST.

10:00 AM ET by Kori Schulman

West Wing Week: "It's Alive!"

This week walk step by step with the President as he visits the troops in Afghanistan, holds a press conference and a few meetings, and signs a bill or two.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

December 9, 2010

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 hold a meeting with the President’s Export Council. The President’s remarks are pooled press. The President will then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will receive the Economic Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. The President will then meet with Admiral Mullen in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later, the First Family will attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse. This event is open press, but the deadline to request credentials has passed.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President holds a meeting with the President’s Export Council EEOB 430 Pooled Press Gather Time 9:45AM – Stakeout Location
11:00 AM	The Vice President meets with U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Louis Susman Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:30 PM	The President and the Vice President receive the Economic Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
3:35 PM	The President meets with Admiral Mullen Oval Office Closed Press
4:55 PM	The First Family attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting; The President delivers remarks Ellipse Open Press Travel Pool Gather Time 4:15PM – 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: CNN
Print: CCH
Radio: Sirius

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The White House Hanukkah Ceremony Menorah: A Reminder of Tragedy and a Source of Inspiration

The menorah used at the White House Hanukkah ceremony is one of very few items from the Congregation Beth Israel in New Orleans to survive the devastation of Katrina. Rabbi Uri Topolosky tells the story of the menorah in a video.

1:49 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama Urges Congress Forward for the Sake of Middle Class Paychecks

The President meets with his Export Council to pursue long term job growth and touches on the more immediate need to make sure taxes don't go up on families and the economy doesn't suffer another blow.

1:02 PM ET by Jesse Lee

A Trade Agreement That Works For American Businesses And Workers

Ron Kirk, the U.S. Trade Representative, explains the ways that the trade agreement between the United States and Korea will increase exports of American goods and services and support American jobs at home.

12:24 PM ET by Ambassador Ron Kirk

White House White Board: Tax Cuts, Unemployment Insurance & Jobs

In this edition of White House White Board, Austan Goolsbee, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, discusses the President’s compromise framework on tax cuts, unemployment insurance & job creation.

7:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

December 8, 2010

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 hold a bilateral meeting with Polish President Komorowski in the Oval Office. The President and President Komorowski will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. Following the meeting, the President and President Komorowski will deliver statements to the press and take questions in the Oval Office. The statements are pooled 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.

Later in the afternoon, the President will hold a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting.

The President will then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President will sign the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 in the South Court Auditorium. The bill signing is pooled press.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Komorowski of Poland Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Komorowski Oval Office Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President and President Komorowski deliver statements to the press and take questions Oval Office Pooled Press Gather Time 10:50AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
2:00 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
2:15 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton Oval Office Closed Press
3:00 PM	The President holds a Cabinet meeting Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 2:45PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
4:50 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
5:30 PM	The President signs the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 South Court Auditorium Pooled Press Pre-set 4:30PM – Final Gather 5:00PM – Stakeout Location

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

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Designing for Democracy

Help us design the next generation of citizen consultation tools to enlist your knowledge, experience, and expertise.

11:11 PM ET by Aneesh Chopra, Shelley Metzenbaum

What You Missed: Tuesday Talk on the Anniversary of the Open Government Directive

On the one-year anniversary of the Open Government Directive, we answer your questions on the Administration’s progress to achieve key milestones in transparency, participation, and collaboration.

7:55 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Health Reform Wins Another Round in Court

Learn more about another victory for the Affordable Care Act in federal court.

7:34 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

President Obama Signs the Claims Resolution Act of 2010

It was a long time coming, but today the President signed the Claims Resolution Act of 2010.

6:37 PM ET by Jesse Lee

President Obama Holds a Cabinet Meeting - In Photos

See photos of President Obama's Cabinet Meeting on December 8th, 2010.

5:53 PM ET by Jordan Harp

The Framework for a Tax Agreement Is a Good Deal for Working Families

An in-depth look at the compromise framework on tax cuts, unemployment insurance, and job creation.

3:25 PM ET by Jason Furman & Gene Sperling

Take a Break: Inside the White House Video: The Cabinet

Take a break and check out a video from the archives that gives a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how a Cabinet meeting comes together.

1:09 PM ET by Kori Schulman

The President Just Saved You $2,500 in Tuition Costs!

A look at what the tax cut framework would mean for students.

12:58 PM ET by Kalpen Modi

December 7, 2010

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 participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington. The presentation of credentials is a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an Ambassador’s service in Washington. This event is closed press. The following Ambassadors will attend:
Ambassador Mohamed Salah Tekaya, Tunisian Republic
Ambassador Gabriel Silva Lujan, Republic of Colombia
Ambassador Manuel Sager, Swiss Confederation
Ambassador Alfredo Vicente Chiaradia, Argentine Republic
Ambassador Srdan Darmanovic, Montenegro
Ambassador Muktar Djumaliev, Kyrgyz Republic
Ambassador Kittiphong Na Ranong, Kingdom of Thailand

Later in the afternoon, the President will receive the Economic Daily Briefing and then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.

All times ET
10:05 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
1:30 PM	The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press The following Ambassadors will attend: Ambassador Mohamed Salah Tekaya, Tunisian Republic Ambassador Gabriel Silva Lujan, Republic of Colombia Ambassador Manuel Sager, Swiss Confederation Ambassador Alfredo Vicente Chiaradia, Argentine Republic Ambassador Srdan Darmanovic, Montenegro Ambassador Muktar Djumaliev, Kyrgyz Republic Ambassador Kittiphong Na Ranong, Kingdom of Thailand
1:30 PM	The Vice President attends the Senate Democratic Caucus lunch United States Capitol Closed Press
2:00 PM	The President receives the Economic Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
2:20 PM	The President holds a news conference James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:20 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
5:20 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press

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

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One Day Closer, One More Update on DREAM

People across the political spectrum support the DREAM Act because it's good for our economy, good for our security, and good for our nation. Read an update.

9:03 PM ET by Stub, Stephanie Valencia

President Obama on the Middle Class Tax Cuts and Unemployment Insurance Agreement: "A Good Deal For The American People"

President Obama holds a press conference on the middle class tax cuts and unemployment insurance agreement.

4:54 PM ET by Kori Schulman

On a Day Of Infamy, Remember

On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we honor those who gave their lives that December day and all those in uniform.

4:13 PM ET by Alex Horton

President Obama on Tax Cuts and Unemployment Extension: "The Right Thing to Do"

The President lays out the framework for a compromise that ensures no middle class family sees a tax increase, those looking for work keep their lifeline, and the economic recovery gets a welcome boost.

1:02 PM ET by Jesse Lee

December 6, 2010

The Schedule

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

The President will then travel to Greensboro, North Carolina. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at COM AIR are open press.

Later, the President will visit Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. While at the college, the President will tour two biotech classrooms. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour. The President will then deliver remarks on the economy to students, faculty, and local business leaders. The President’s remarks are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will return to the White House. The departure from COM AIR and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

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

All times ET
9:15 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
9:50 AM	The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 9:20AM - Final Gather 9:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
10:05 AM	The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Greensboro, North Carolina Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:45AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
11:05 AM	The President arrives in Greensboro, North Carolina North Carolina, Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem Travel Pool Coverage
12:20 PM	The President deliver remarks to workers North Carolina, Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem Open Press
1:55 PM	The President departs Greensboro, North Carolina en route Andrews Air Force Base COM AIR Open Press
2:55 PM	The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
3:10 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 2:40PM - Final Gather 2:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:15 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
6:10 PM	The President will make a statement to the press on tax cuts and unemployment insurance Eisenhower Executive Office Building Room 430 Pooled Press Final Gather 5:50PM – Brady Press Briefing Room

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 8:45AM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Tribune

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Turns 50

Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, reflects on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

6:31 PM ET by Heather Zichal

Helping Children and Victims of Domestic Violence

The U.S. Senate reauthorized the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) - two important steps toward protecting victims of domestic violence and breaking the cycle of abuse

5:43 PM ET by Lynn Rosenthal

President Obama in North Carolina: “Our Generation’s Sputnik Moment is Now”

As America fights to recover from the economic catastrophe that began almost three years ago, the President reminds us that America had already been falling behind, and that as we rebuild, we have to rebuild even better than we were before

4:40 PM ET by Jesse Lee

White House Participates in Cultural Diplomacy Launch

A look at “Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue”, a public/private cultural film exchange effort by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and the Sundance Institute, in New York.

4:00 PM ET by Kalpen Modi

The New Treasury.gov

A look at Treasury's new and improved site.

1:45 PM ET by Dan Tangherlini

Training the Next Generation of the Biotechnology Workforce

President Obama travels to North Carolina to visit a community college that's playing a pivotal role in training new workers and boosting the local economy.

12:38 PM ET by Kirsten White

Tuesday Talks: One-Year Anniversary Of The Open Government Directive

On the one-year anniversary of the Open Government Directive, Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra, Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra and Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Cass Sunstein answer your questions in a live video chat at 2:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, December 8th.

11:45 AM ET by Kori Schulman

Health Insurance Premium Hike Rejected

Learn more about the Affordable Care Act and efforts to stop unreasonable health insurance premium increases.

5:00 AM ET by Nancy-Ann DeParle

December 5, 2010

The Schedule

On Sunday, the President and the First Lady will host the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception in the East Room. The President will deliver remarks. The President’s remarks are pooled press. Later, the President and the First Lady will attend the Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center. There will be travel pool coverage.

All times ET
4:45 PM	The President and the First Lady host the Kennedy Center Honorees Reception East Room Pooled Press Pre-set 3:45PM – Final Gather 4:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
7:25 PM	The President and the First Lady attend the Kennedy Center Honors Kennedy Center Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 6:50PM – 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: FOX
Print: NY Post
Radio: CBS

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DREAM Update

A look at an incredibly busy week as we continue to work with our allies in Congress and across the country to try to get the DREAM Act across the finish line.

11:55 AM ET by Stub, Stephanie Valencia

December 4, 2010

The Schedule

On Saturday morning, the President will return to Washington, DC. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
8:00 AM	The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage
8:15 AM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Gather Time 8:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:15 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Post
Radio: AURN

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Weekly Address: Tax Cuts & Unemployment Insurance

With President Obama visiting troops in Afghanistan, Vice President Biden says Congress must extend both the middle class tax cuts and unemployment insurance for the sake of those families and the broader economy.

6:00 AM ET by Jesse Lee

December 3, 2010

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.

Later in the morning, the President will make a statement on the monthly jobs numbers. The location of the statement is TBD and 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 meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:45 AM	The Vice President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner and OMB Director Jack Lew for an update on the current tax policy negotiations on the Hill Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Pool gather time in the White House Briefing Room will be 11:30 AM
1:00 PM	President Obama Speaks to the Troops Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
1:45 PM	The Vice President meets with Representative Ed Towns to discuss oversight of the Recovery Act Closed Press

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

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Weekly Wrap Up: "You Give Me Hope. You Give Me Inspiration."

A quick look at the week of November 29th, 2010.

6:42 PM ET by Kori Schulman

A Surprise Visit to the Troops in Afghanistan

During a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Obama spoke to the troops at Bagram Air Base. Watch a video of the President's remarks and view a photo slideshow.

6:23 PM ET by Jesse Lee

President Obama Hosts A Hanukkah Celebration at the White House

President Obama, Vice President Biden and the First Lady welcome friends and leaders from the Jewish community to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah at the White House.

3:57 PM ET by Kori Schulman

10 Reasons We Need The DREAM Act

The DREAM Act is common-sense legislation that will give young people who grew up in the United States a chance to contribute to our nation by pursuing a higher education or serving in the U.S. armed forces. From helping our economy to making us smarter, check out 10 reasons we need the DREAM Act.

3:25 PM ET by Stub, Stephanie Valencia

EPA@40: Healthier Families, Cleaner Communities, A Stronger America

EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson commemorates the EPA's 40th anniversary and reflects on the many ways EPA has protected the air we breathe, safeguarded the water that flows into our homes, and cared for the land where we build our communities and grow our food.

3:13 PM ET by Adminstrator Lisa P. Jackson

Your Chance to be Heard at the United Nations Security Council

The United States is setting the agenda for the United Nations Security Council during the month of December, and Ambassador Susan Rice wants to bring your voice into one of the world’s most important decision-making bodies.

11:30 AM ET by Alex McPhillips

The Employment Situation in November

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

9:36 AM ET by Austan Goolsbee

Live Stream: The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, led by Co-Chairs Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, will be announcing its vote total this morning. Watch it here. [UPDATE: This event has now concluded.]

9:20 AM ET by Jesse Lee

West Wing Week: Sharp Elbows

Walk step by step with the President as he meets with bipartisan Congressional Leaders, 2010 Nobel Laureates, and General Colin Powell to name a few.

12:00 AM ET by Arun Chaudhary

December 2, 2010

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 Governor Strickland in the Oval Office. Later, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press. Later, the President and the Vice President will have lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with newly elected governors at the Blair House. There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks at this meeting. Expected attendees include: Governor-elect Robert Bentley, AL Governor-elect Dan Malloy, CT Governor-elect Nathan Deal, GA Governor-elect Rick Scott, FL Governor-elect Neil Abercrombie, HI Governor-elect Terry Branstad, IA Governor-elect Sam Brownback, KS Governor-elect Paul LePage, ME Governor-elect Rick Snyder, MI Governor-designate Jack Dalrymple, ND Governor-elect Susana Martinez, NM Governor-elect Brian Sandoval, NV Governor-elect John Kasich, OH Governor-elect Mary Fallin, OK Governor-elect Tom Corbett, PA Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee, RI Governor-elect Nikki Haley, SC Governor-elect Dennis Daugaard, SD Governor-elect Bill Haslam, TN Governor-elect Peter Shumlin, VT Governor-elect Scott Walker, WI Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, WV Governor-elect Matt Mead, WY Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, the President will host a Hanukkah reception in the East Room. The the First Lady will also attend. There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks.

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9:45 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President meets with Governor Strickland Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The Vice President meets with Governor Ted Strickland Closed Press
10:35 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with newly elected governors Blair House Pooled Press Pre-set 11:15AM – Final Gather 12:30PM –Brady Press Briefing Room Expected attendees include: Governor-elect Robert Bentley, AL Governor-elect Dan Malloy, CT Governor-elect Nathan Deal, GA Governor-elect Rick Scott, FL Governor-elect Neil Abercrombie, HI Governor-elect Terry Branstad, IA Governor-elect Sam Brownback, KS Governor-elect Paul LePage, ME Governor-elect Rick Snyder, MI Governor-designate Jack Dalrymple, ND Governor-elect Susana Martinez, NM Governor-elect Brian Sandoval, NV Governor-elect John Kasich, OH Governor-elect Mary Fallin, OK Governor-elect Tom Corbett, PA Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee, RI Governor-elect Nikki Haley, SC Governor-elect Dennis Daugaard, SD Governor-elect Bill Haslam, TN Governor-elect Peter Shumlin, VT Governor-elect Scott Walker, WI Governor Earl Ray Tomblin, WV Governor-elect Matt Mead, WY
3:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Geithner Oval Office Closed Press
6:35 PM	The President hosts a Hanukkah reception; the First Lady also attends East Room Pooled Press Pre-set 3:15PM – Final Gather 6:10PM – 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: Wall Street Journal
Radio: ABC

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What They’re Saying: Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

A round-up of the overwhelming editorial support for repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell from every corner of the country.

5:06 PM ET by Tom Gavin

Health Care Tax Credits for Small Businesses Nationwide

Learn more about tax credits that make it easier for small businesses to provide health insurance benefits.

4:40 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

What You Missed: Tuesday Talk with Secretary Steven Chu

Energy Secretary Steven Chu answers your questions during Tuesday Talks.

4:29 PM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama & a New Report on What Unemployment Insurance Means for All of Us

Speaking to newly-elected governors from around the country, the President discusses how not extending unemployment benefits will be a crushing blow not only to those hit hardest by the economy, but to the economy itself.

4:16 PM ET by Jesse Lee

New Report: Affordable Care Act Could Save Families Over $3,000 Per Year

Anew report looks at high health insurance premiums and indicates that the Affordable Care Act could help save families over $3,000 per year

3:06 PM ET by Stephanie Cutter

Behind-the-Scenes Look: Time-Lapse Of The White House Christmas Tree

Official White House Photographer Lawrence Jackson presents a behind-the-scenes time-lapse of the official White House Christmas Tree in the Blue Room of the White House, showing the work and energy that goes into decorating the White House for the holidays.

10:42 AM ET by Lawrence Jackson

First Lady Michelle Obama at the Holiday Preview: "It's the People's House"

First Lady Michelle Obama opens the doors of the White House to military families involved in a local branch of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program for a preview of the 2010 Holiday decorations.

9:51 AM ET by Jordan Harp

Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah

As the President and First Lady look forward to hosting the traditional Hanukkah celebration at the White House, we invite you to join us for a live stream of the President's remarks, the lighting of the menorah and a performance by saxophonist Joshua Redman.

9:00 AM ET by Danielle Borrin

December 1, 2010

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Economic Daily Briefing and 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 will have lunch with D.C. Mayor-elect Vince Gray in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

All times ET
9:15 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Economic Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:15 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	The President has lunch with D.C. Mayor-elect Vince Gray Private Dining Room Closed Press
2:15 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press
3:00 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with General Powell Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 3:15PM – Brady Press Briefing Room The President and Vice President will meet with General Colin Powell to discuss issues ranging from education and efforts to reduce the high school drop-out rate to the importance of ratifying the New START Treaty.