

In the morning, the President will be interviewed live on NBC Today Show in the Green Room. The interview will kick off a three-day summit hosted by NBC called “Education Nation” focusing on the state of education in America.
Later 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.
In the afternoon, the President will host an on-the-record conference call with college and university student-journalists to discuss the steps his Administration has taken to address the concerns and issues important to young Americans. This conference call is open to invited media.
Later in the afternoon, the President will sign the Small Business Jobs Act in the East Room. The bill signing is open press.
In the evening, the President will travel to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Kirtland Air Force Base are open press.
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8:00 AM |
The President is interviewed live on NBC Today Show Green Room Closed Press |
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10:15 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:45 AM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:45 AM |
tTe Vice President hosts a backyard discussion on the economy and issues important to America’s middle class families Manchester, New Hampshire Open Press The Vice President will be joined by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Representative Paul Hodes, and Representative Carol Shea-Porter. |
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12:10 PM |
The President hosts an on-the-record conference call with college and university student-journalists Oval Office Open Press Open to invited media only |
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12:30 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for Representative Paul Hodes and Representative Carol Shea-Porter Manchester, New Hampshire Open Press |
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1:45 PM |
The President signs the Small Business Jobs Act East Room Open Press Pre-set 12:45PM – Final Gather 1:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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5:00 PM |
The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 4:30PM - Final Gather 4:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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5:15 PM |
The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route Albuquerque, New Mexico Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 4:00PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base |
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8:55 PM |
The President arrives Albuquerque, New Mexico Kirtland Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage |
In the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting.
In the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón of Colombia. Following the meeting, the President will attend a working luncheon with ASEAN leaders. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting and the luncheon.
Later, the President will attend a Ministerial meeting on Sudan. The travel pool will accompany. The President will also hold a bilateral meeting with President Roza Otunbayeva of Krygyzstan. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting
In the evening, the President will return to the White House. The President’s departure from the John F. Kennedy International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
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11:15 AM |
The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top |
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12:00 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for Senatorial candidate Chris Coons Florida, Miami Open Press |
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12:15 PM |
The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón of Colombia Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top |
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1:00 PM |
The President attends working luncheon with ASEAN leaders United Nations Building Pool Spray at the Top |
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3:00 PM |
The Vice President delivers remarks at an event for the Florida Democratic Party with Florida’s Democratic candidates Florida, Miami Open Press Media inquiries about this event should be directed to abauman@fladems.com. |
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3:15 PM |
The President attends Ministerial Meeting on Sudan United Nations Building Open Press |
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5:00 PM |
The President holds bilateral meeting with President Roza Otunbayeva of Krygyzstan Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top |
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6:55 PM |
The President departs New York en route Andrews Air Force Base John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press |
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7:45 PM |
The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage |
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8:00 PM |
The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 7:30PM - Final Gather7:45PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
In the morning, the President will address the United Nations General Assembly. This event is open press. The President will then hold a bilateral meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao of China. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting.
In the afternoon, the President will attend a luncheon hosted by the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. There will be travel pool coverage at the top of the luncheon.
Also in the afternoon, the President and First Lady will join President Bill Clinton to address the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). This event is open press. Later, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan. There will be a travel pool spray at the top of the meeting.
In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host a reception in honor of heads of delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly. This reception is closed press.
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8:30 AM |
The Vice President attends an event for Senator Barbara Mikulski Chevy Case, Maryland Closed Press |
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10:00 AM |
The President addresses the United Nations General Assembly United Nations Building Open Press |
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11:00 AM |
The President holds a bilateral meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao of China Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top |
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11:30 AM |
The Vice President and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius host a conference call with senior citizens from across the country Open Press Press who wish to listen to the call may obtain a dial-in number by emailing press@ovp.eop.gov The Vice President and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will discuss the benefits of the Affordable Care Act for senior citizens and mark the six month anniversary of the enactment of the law. Vice President Biden and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius will make an important announcement regarding provisions in the new law that will help bring down the cost of prescription drugs for seniors on Medicare. |
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12:30 PM |
The Vice President meets with British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather time for press is 12:15 PM in the Brady Press Briefing Room |
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1:15 PM |
The President attends a luncheon hosted by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon United Nations Headquarters Pool Spray at the Top |
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1:30 PM |
Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, Jeff Bader, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, Deputy Waldorf Astoria Hotel Press File Open to pre-credentialed media Space is limited Press Secretary Robert Gibbs will be joined by Jeff Bader, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs, Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs, Mike Froman, and Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, for a press briefing in the press filing center at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Mr. Bader and Mr. Froman will deliver a readout of the President’s bilateral meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao of China. Mr. Rhodes will discuss the President’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly. This briefing is open to credentialed media; however, space is limited. |
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2:15 PM |
The Vice President meets with the recipients of the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award Closed Press |
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3:50 PM |
The President and the First Lady join President Bill Clinton to address the 2010 Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers Open Press |
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5:10 PM |
The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan Waldorf Astoria Hotel Pool Spray at the Top |
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7:15 PM |
The President and the First Lady host a reception in honor of heads of delegation attending the United Nations General Assembly Natural History Museum Closed Press |
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9:30 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:00 AM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:35 AM |
The President drops by a meeting with insurance commissioners Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press |
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11:45 AM |
The President holds a backyard discussion on health care reform and the Patient’s Bill of Rights Private Residence, Virginia, Falls Church Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 10:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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12:00 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for Senator Blanche Lincoln Boston, Massachusetts Open Press |
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2:45 PM |
The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 2:15PM - Final Gather 2:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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3:00 PM |
The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route New York Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 1:45PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base |
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3:55 PM |
The President arrives New York City, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Travel Pool Coverage |
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4:30 PM |
The Vice President hosts a Medal of Valor ceremony with Attorney General Eric Holder South Court Auditorium Open Press Press who wish to cover this event should RSVP to press@ovp.eop.gov by tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 22, at 10:00 AM The Medal of Valor is awarded to public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage, regardless of personal safety, in the attempt to save or protect others from harm. |
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4:45 PM |
The President delivers remarks at the Millennium Development Goals Conference New York City, New York, United Nations Building Open Press |
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6:15 PM |
The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden host a reception in honor of the 16th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Naval Observatory Open Press |
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6:35 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a DSCC/DCCC event New York City, New York, Roosevelt Hotel Travel Pool Coverage |
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7:30 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a DSCC/DCCC dinner New York City, New York, Roosevelt Hotel Travel Pool Coverage Print pool only |
In the morning, the 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 have lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.
Later in the afternoon, the President will award Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger, U.S. Air Force, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Chief Etchberger will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions in combat on March 11, 1968, in the country of Laos. He displayed immeasurable courage and uncommon valor -- deliberately exposing himself to enemy fire in order to place his three surviving wounded comrades in the rescue slings permitting them to be airlifted to safety. As he was finally being rescued, he was fatally wounded by enemy ground fire. Chief Etchberger’s sons, Richard Etchberger, Cory Etchberger and Steve Wilson will join the President at the White House to commemorate their father’s example of selfless service and sacrifice. The Vice President will also attend. This event is open press.
Later, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Gates. This meeting is closed press.
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9:15 AM |
The Vice President meets with Senator John Kerry Closed Press |
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10:15 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:30 AM |
The Vice President hosts a roundtable meeting with university presidents from six leading research institutions to discuss Recovery Act investments in university research programs Roosevelt Room Pooled Press The remarks at the top of this meeting in the Roosevelt Room will be pooled press. The Recovery Act provided more than $18 billion for scientific research through the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Federal investments in university research programs have led to countless medical breakthroughs, and keep us on the forefront of new technologies. Participants will discuss how research at their institutions, supported by the Recovery Act, is not only creating jobs now, but is planting seeds for entire new industries in the future. The Vice President will also be joined by Dr. John Holdren, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. |
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10:45 AM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |
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12:30 PM |
The President and the Vice President have lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press |
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1:15 PM |
The President awards Chief Master Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger, U.S. Air Force, the Medal of Honor; the Vice President also attends East Room Open Press Pre-set 11:30AM – Final Call 12:45PM - North Doors of the Palm Room |
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2:30 PM |
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press |
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3:00 PM |
The Vice President meets with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather time is 2:45 PM at the North Doors of the Palm Room |
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4:30 PM |
The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Gates Oval Office Closed Press |
In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing then meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.
In the afternoon, the President will participate in a live CNBC town hall discussion on jobs and the economy. The travel pool will accompany.
In the afternoon, the President will travel to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Philadelphia International Airport are open press. Later, the President will deliver remarks at a finance reception and dinner reception for Congressman Sestak. The President will also deliver remarks at a reception for the DNC. These events are travel pool coverage.
In the evening, the President will return to the White House. The departure from Philadelphia International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.
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9:30 AM |
The Vice President delivers remarks at the U.S.-Japan Council’s Annual Conference Washington, DC Open Press Media inquiries should be directed to lgoldstein@usjapancouncil.org |
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10:00 AM |
The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:30 AM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |
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12:00 PM |
The President participates in CNBC town hall discussion on jobs Newseum Travel Pool Coverage Pool Gather Time-- 11:20AM |
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12:30 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for Governor Ted Strickland Dayton, OH Open Press |
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3:00 PM |
The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 2:35PM - Final Gather 2:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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3:20 PM |
The President departs Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Foce Base Travel Pool Coverage |
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4:05 PM |
The President arrives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia International Airport Travel Pool Coverage |
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5:10 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a finance reception for Congressman Sestak Pennsylvania Convention Center Travel Pool Coverage |
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5:45 PM |
The Vice President delivers remarks at a rally for Governor Ted Strickland Ohio, Akron Open Press Media inquiries should be directed to press@tedstrickland.com |
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6:05 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a dinner reception for Congressman Sestak Pennsylvania Convention Center Travel Pool Coverage |
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7:20 PM |
The President delivers remarks at a DNC dinner reception Pyramid Club Travel Pool Coverage |
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8:15 PM |
The President departs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania en route Andrews Air Force Base Philadelphia International Airport Open Press |
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8:55 PM |
The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage |
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9:05 PM |
The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 8:35PM - Final Gather 8:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
The President and the First Lady will attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.’s Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, DC. The President will deliver remarks. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
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8:40 PM |
The President and the First Lady attend the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.’s Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner. The President delivers remarks Washington Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media Travel Pool Gather Time 7:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room. Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event. |
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10:30 AM |
The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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11:45 AM |
The Vice President holds a Recovery Act Implementation Cabinet meeting Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press |
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1:30 PM |
The President makes an announcement to the press Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 12:30PM – Final Gather 1:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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2:15 PM |
Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press |
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9:45 AM |
The President delivers remarks at the President’s Export Council meeting East Room Pooled Press Pre-set 8:45AM – Final Gather 9:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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10:15 AM |
The President and the Vice President receive the Economic Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:45 AM |
The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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11:15 AM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |
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12:15 PM |
The President and the Vice President have lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press |
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12:45 PM |
The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press |
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2:30 PM |
The President meets with Senator Menendez and Representatives Velazquez and Gutierrez Oval Office Closed Press |
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2:30 PM |
The Vice President meets with staff of the Middle Class Task Force and policy experts on the middle class Closed Press |
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3:25 PM |
The President will make an announcement on the expansion of his "Educate to Innovate" initiative South Court Auditorium Pooled Press Pre-set 2:25PM – Final Gather 2:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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4:05 PM |
The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 3:35PM – Final Call 3:50PM - North Doors of the Palm Room |
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4:20 PM |
The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route New York Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 3:00PM – Virginia Gate, Andrews Air Force Base |
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4:30 PM |
The Vice President will meet with Senator Arlen Specter Closed Press |
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5:15 PM |
The President arrives in New York John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press |
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6:15 PM |
The President delivers remarks at an event for Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal Stamford Marriot Hotel, Stamford, Connecticut Travel Pool Coverage |
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7:45 PM |
The President attends an event for the DNC Private Residence Travel Pool Coverage Print Only |
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9:40 PM |
The President departs New York en route Andrews Air Force Base John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press |
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10:35 PM |
The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base Andrews Air Force Base Travel Pool Coverage |
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10:50 PM |
The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Pre-set 10:20PM - Final Gather 10:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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9:30 AM |
The Presidentreceives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press |
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10:00 AM |
The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press |
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11:00 AM |
The President and the Vice President meet with General Odierno Oval Office Closed Press |
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11:30 AM |
Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs James S. Brady Briefing Room Open Press |
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11:45 AM |
The Vice President meets with Terry O’Sullivan, General President of Laborers' International Union of North America Closed Press |
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3:00 PM |
The President holds a Cabinet meeting Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 2:45PM – Brady Press Briefing Room |
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4:30 PM |
The President delivers a statement to the press Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 3:30PM – Final Gather 4:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room |
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5:00 PM |
The Vice President attends an event for Representative Loretta Sanchez Washington, D.C. Closed Press |
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5:20 PM |
The President meets with Secretary of Education Duncan and Representative George Miller Oval Office Closed Press |
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8:20 PM |
The President and the First Lady attend the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 33rd Annual Awards Gala; The President delivers remarks Washington Convention Center Open to pre-credentialed media Travel Pool Gather Time 7:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room. Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event |