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October 27, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will welcome the United States Women's National Soccer Team to the White House to honor the team and their victory in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. This visit will continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to their communities. This event in the East Room will be open press.

In the afternoon, the President will travel to Chicago, Illinois. The President’s departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Chicago O’Hare International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Chicago, the President will address the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the 122nd Annual IACP Conference and Exposition. The event is the largest gathering of law enforcement leaders in the world with more than 14,000 public safety professionals and 700 exhibiting companies. The President’s remarks at McCormick Place will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a DSCC roundtable at Power Reviews Headquarters. The roundtable is closed press.

Afterward, the President will deliver remarks at a DNC event at Public Hotel. There will be print pool coverage of the President’s remarks only.

The President will remain overnight in Chicago.

All times ET
11:05 AM	The President welcomes the United States Women's National Soccer Team East Room Open Press Pre-Set 9:35AM; Final Gather 10:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:05 AM	The President welcomes the United States Women's National Soccer Team Open Press Pre-Set 9:35AM; Final Gather 10:35AM – North Doors of the Palm Room Watch Live
11:40 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 11:20AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
11:55 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Chicago, Illinois Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 10:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
1:40 PM	The President arrives Chicago, Illinois Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois Open to pre-credentialed media
3:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at the 122nd Annual IACP Conference and Exposition McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois Open to pre-credentialed media Watch Live
4:05 PM	The President participates in a DSCC roundtable Power Reviews Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois Closed Press
6:25 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event Public Hotel, Chicago, Illinois Print Pool

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

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

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Advancing Open and Citizen-Centered Government

Today, the United States released our third Open Government National Action Plan.

2:47 PM ET by Mary Beth Goodman and Megan Smith

Add Your Name: Let's Fix Our Criminal Justice System

Over the last few decades, we've locked up more non-violent offenders than ever before. Let the President know you want to fix our broken criminal justice system.

10:57 AM ET by Lindsay Holst

Economic Benefits of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement in the Short Term and the Long Term

The two-year bipartisan budget deal announced today is a major step forward for our economy in the short term and the long term.

10:07 AM ET by Jason Furman

October 26, 2015

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 teachers and representatives of states and school districts to discuss their shared efforts to reduce the amount of time students spend on redundant or low-quality tests, while still ensuring that teachers and parents have the information they need on students’ progress. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Dr. John King will also attend. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will attend Senator Daschle and Senator Mitchell's Luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in Washington, DC. This event is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to the White House. President Widodo will make his first visit to the United States since becoming President of Indonesia. The President looks forward to charting with President Widodo a new phase for the U.S.-Indonesian partnership. As leaders of two of the largest democracies in the world, the President and President Widodo will discuss plans to expand existing areas of bilateral cooperation, including in defense, trade and investment, climate and energy, as well ways to pursue new growth areas for the partnership, such as maritime cooperation. They will also discuss ways to address a range of regional and global challenges. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Oval Office.

Afterward, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:10 AM	The President holds a meeting with teachers and educators; Secretary of Education Duncan and Dr. King also attend Oval Office Closed Press
12:20 PM	The President attends a luncheon hosted by Senator Daschle and Senator Mitchell Metropolitan Club, Washington, DC Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:40 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Widodo of Indonesia Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 3:30PM -- Brady Press Briefing Room
4:20 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry Oval Office Closed Press

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

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An Open Letter to America’s Parents and Teachers: Let’s Make Our Testing Smarter

Here’s a simple question: If your kids had more free time at school, what would you want them to do with it?

2:12 PM ET by President Barack Obama

October 25, 2015

The Schedule

No public schedule available at this time.

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October 24, 2015

The Schedule

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Weekly Address: Protecting our Planet for Future Generations

The President speaks to the importance of serving as good stewards of the environment and maintaining the planet for generations to come.

6:00 AM ET by Amanda Stone

October 23, 2015

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the DNC’s Women’s Leadership Forum and attend a DNC roundtable at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. The President’s remarks are pooled for TV and open to pre-credentialed stills and correspondents, and the roundtable is closed press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz
4:15 PM	The President delivers remarks at the DNC’s Women’s Leadership Forum Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents In-Town Travel Pool Gather 3:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
5:05 PM	The President attends a DNC roundtable Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Real Clear Politics
Radio: WW1

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West Wing Week: 10/23/2015 or, "I Love Astronomy Night!"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — and in space!

12:21 PM ET by Rachel Kopilow

October 22, 2015

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 host Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan for a bilateral meeting; the Vice President will also attend. The visit will highlight the enduring nature of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity to strengthen our cooperation on issues of mutual interest, including economic growth, trade and investment, clean energy, global health, climate change, nuclear security, counterterrorism, and regional stability. The President looks forward to discussions with Prime Minister Sharif on ways we can advance our shared interest in a stable, secure, and prosperous Pakistan. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, the President will join Bill Keller, Editor-in-Chief of The Marshall Project, for a conversation on criminal justice reform with two law enforcement leaders. The focus of the discussion will be how to make America’s law enforcement and correctional practices more just and effective. The event is part of the President’s effort to meet with Americans who are working to improve the criminal justice system, from law enforcement officials working to lower the crime and incarceration rates, to former prisoners who are earning their second chance. The President’s remarks in the South Court Auditorium are open to pre-credentialed media and will be livestreamed at >obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live<.

Later in the afternoon, the President will veto H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. There will be a pool spray of this veto signing in the Oval Office.

All times ET
8:30 AM	The Vice President hosts breakfast with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan Naval Observatory Closed Press
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 11:50AM -- Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Eric Schultz
2:30 PM	The President participates in a conversation on criminal justice reform South Court Auditorium Open to pre-credentialed media Pre-Set 1:00PM; Final Gather 1:55PM -- Stakeout Location
3:45 PM	The President vetoes H.R. 1735 Oval Office Pool Spray Gather Time 3:35PM -- Brady Press Briefing Room

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

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October 21, 2015

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 travel to Charleston, West Virginia, to host a community discussion on the prescription drug abuse and heroin epidemic. The President’s departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Charleston, the President will participate in a community forum to discuss local, state and federal efforts as well as private sector initiatives with those who are addressing the epidemic on a daily basis. The President’s remarks at East End Family Resource Center are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Charleston en route Washington, DC. The departure from McLaughlin Air National Guard Base is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

In the evening, the President will host a group of House and Senate Democrats for a working reception at the White House to talk about shared priorities in trade. This event in the State Dining Room is closed press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the VIce President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 11:55AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
12:30 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Charleston, WV Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 11:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
1:35 PM	The President arrives Charleston, WV McLaughlin Air National Guard Base Open to pre-credentialed media
2:20 PM	The President participates in a community forum East End Family Resource Center Open to pre-credentialed media
4:15 PM	The President departs Charleston, WV en route Washington, DC McLaughlin Air National Guard Base Open to pre-credentialed media
5:20 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
5:30 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 5:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
6:35 PM	The President hosts House and Senate Democrats State Dining Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM, 5:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Times
Radio: Talk Radio

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 11:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Times

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3 Facts Most People Don't Know about Prescription Drug Abuse:

President Obama traveled to West Virginia — the state home to the highest rate of overdose deaths in the nation — to hear directly from people in the community.

8:18 PM ET by Kori Schulman

From Science Fiction to Science Fact

Tell us your ideas for using science fiction as a source of inspiration, and for stimulating additional collaborations between innovators.

12:50 PM ET by Thomas Kalil

Email from Michael J. Fox: "Today, we're in the future."

On "Back to the Future Day," actor Michael J. Fox challenges Americans to imagine the world we want to live in thirty years from now.

11:09 AM ET by Michael J. Fox

Follow Along: It's Back to the Future Day

The White House is marking "Back to the Future Day" with a series of conversations with innovators across the country. Follow along here.

6:00 AM ET by Lindsay Holst

October 20, 2015

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Kerry; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the evening, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Carter in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
3:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press
4:45 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Carter Oval Office Closed Press

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

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The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden Congratulate the 2015 USO Honorees

Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden welcomed the 2015 USO Honorees to the Vice President’s Residence at the Naval Observatory ahead of tonight’s USO Gala.

1:07 PM ET by Colonel Nicole Malachowski, Jamie Lyons

Email from Alvin Drew: "Seeing the stars"

White House Assistant Director of Space and Aviation Security Alvin Drew sent the following message in celebration of White House Astronomy Night.

9:25 AM ET by Alvin Drew

October 19, 2015

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 host a roundtable with CEOs to discuss efforts to tackle climate change both in the United States as well as on a global scale. The discussion will focus on how to further efforts around carbon mitigation, sustainability and resiliency and how technologies are emerging to support and scale these efforts. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting in the Roosevelt Room.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the evening, the President will host and deliver remarks at the second White House Astronomy Night, bringing together students, teachers, scientists, astronauts and others to spend an evening stargazing. Participants will also learn about astronomical discoveries and participate in space-related educational activities to help promote the importance of STEM education and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers who will explore the stars. This event 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 hosts a roundtable with CEOs Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Bottom (Gather 10:35AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)
5:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew; The Vice President also attends Oval Office Closed Press
7:35 PM	The President delivers remarks at the White House Astronomy Night South Lawn Open Press (Pre-Set 6:30PM; Final Gather 6:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room) Watch Live