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April 10, 2015

The Schedule

On Friday morning, the President will participate in a bilateral meeting with President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama at the Hotel RIU. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting.

In the afternoon, the President participates in a multilateral meeting SICA Presidents. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. Following this meeting, the President will attend and deliver remarks at the CEO Summit of the Americas. There will be pool coverage of this meeting.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the Civil Society Forum at the Hotel El Panama. The President’s remarks are open press. Following his remarks, the President will participate in a roundtable with civil society leaders. There will be a travel pool spray at the top.

In the evening, the President will participate in the Summit of Americas arrival ceremony at the ATLAPA Convention Center. There will be pre-set pool coverage of the arrival. Following arrival, the President will participate in the inauguration ceremony of the Summit of the Americas. There will be pooled coverage of the ceremony.

Later in the evening, the President will participate in an official leaders’ photo at Panama Viejo. There will be a pool spray of this photo. Afterward, the President will attend a leaders’ dinner. There will be travel pool coverage of the cultural performance and toast.

Following the dinner, the President will remain overnight in Panama City, Panama.

All times ET
11:30 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Juan Carlos Varela of Panama RIU Hotel - Panama City Travel Pool Spray At the Bottom
11:45 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes and Senior Director for Western Hemisphere Affairs Ricardo Zuniga Press Filing Center at the InterContinental Hotel
2:00 PM	The President holds a multi-lateral meeting with SICA Presidents RIU Hotel - Panama City Travel Pool Spray At the Top
2:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks and participates in a roundtable discussion on workforce development and investing in job-training programs Pacific Gas & Electric Service Center - Oakland Open Press
3:25 PM	The President participates in the CEO Summit of the Americas RIU Hotel - Panama City Travel Pool Coverage
5:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at the Civil Society Forum Hotel El Panama - Panama City Open Press
5:45 PM	The President participates in a roundtable with Civil Society Leaders Hotel El Panama - Panama City Travel Pool Spray At the Top
7:50 PM	The President participates in the Summit of Americans arrival ceremony ATLAPA Convention Center - Panama City Pre-set Pool Coverage
8:00 PM	The President attends the inauguration ceremony of the Summit of Americas arrival ceremony ATLAPA Convention Center - Panama City Travel Pool Coverage
9:05 PM	The President participates in an Official Leaders' Photo Panama Viejo - Panama City Travel Pool Spray
9:15 PM	The President attends a Leaders' Dinner Panama Viejo - Panama City Travel Pool Coverage For the Cultural Performance and Toast

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

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Week In Review: Banning Conversion Therapy, a Town Hall in Jamaica, and the Easter Egg Roll

From hosting the 137th-annual White House Easter Egg Roll, to supporting efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors, the President had a productive week. See more in our Week in Review.

7:53 PM ET by Chris Evans

It's the Students

Dr. Jill Biden shares the story of her visit to De Anza College in Cupertino, California, where she spoke with students about leadership and civic engagement.

4:19 PM ET by Dr. Jill Biden

President Obama and Vice President Biden’s 2014 Tax Returns

The President and Vice President release their 2014 federal income tax returns.

3:00 PM ET by Josh Earnest

Why Conversion Therapy Hurts All of Us

Amanda Simpson -- Executive Director of the U.S. Army Office of Energy Initiatives, and the first openly transgender woman Presidential appointee ever -- sent this message to the White House email list. Her message explains why "conversion therapy" is so harmful to all of us, and why it was important for the White House to stand up against the practice.

2:48 PM ET by David Hudson

Barack in Jamrock: The Young Leaders of the Americas Meet with the President in Jamaica

President Obama held a town hall with the Young Leaders of the Americas in Kingston, Jamaica.

2:02 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Keeping Up with the Cabinet: Engaging the Next Generation to Play, Learn, Serve, and Work in the Great Outdoors

I recently visited the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, where I enjoyed an opportunity to roll up my sleeves alongside volunteers, young and old, to help plant rose bushes named for Coretta Scott King in the peace garden.

1:11 PM ET by Secretary Sally Jewell

West Wing Week: 04/10/15 or, "A Good Deal"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

11:48 AM ET by Adam Garber

April 9, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will arrive at Jamaica House and participate in a guest book signing. There will be pre-set and travel pool coverage of the arrival and guest book signing. Afterward, the President will participate in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will take an official family photo with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders. There will be pool coverage of the photo. The President will then participate in a meeting with CARICOM at the University of the West Indies. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting.

Afterward, the President will participate in a town hall with young leaders. The town hall is open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at National Heroes’ Park War Memorial. There will be pre-set and travel pool coverage of the arrival and wreath laying at National Heroes’ Park War Memorial. The President will then depart Kingston, Jamaica en route Panama City, Panama. The departure from Norman Manley International Airport and the arrival at Tocumen International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will meet with Embassy personnel and families. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President arrives at Jamaica House Jamaica House - Kingston Travel Pool Coverage
10:35 AM	The President participates in a guest book signing Jamaica House - Kingston Travel Pool Coverage
10:45 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica Jamaica House - Kingston Travel Pool Spray At the Bottom
12:30 PM	The Vice President delivers an address on U.S. policy in Iraq The National Defense University - Washington D.C. Open Press
1:05 PM	The President takes an official family photo with CARICOM University of the West Indies - Kingston Travel Pool Coverage
1:20 PM	The President holds a meeting with CARICOM University of the West Indies - Kingston Travel Pool Spray At the Top
3:30 PM	The President holds a town hall with young leaders University of the West Indies - Kingston Open to pre-credentialed media
5:10 PM	The President arrives National Heroes' Park War Memorial National Heroes' Park War Memorial - Kingston Travel Pool Coverage
5:15 PM	The President participates in a wreath laying ceremony National Heroes' Park War Memorial - Kingston Travel Pool Coverage
6:00 PM	The President departs Jamaica en route Panama City, Panama Norman Manley International Airport
7:45 PM	The President arrives in Panama City, Panama Tocumen International Airport - Panama City Travel Pool Coverage
8:25 PM	The President meets with Embassy personnel and families Westin Playa Bonita - Panama City Closed Press
10:00 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee San Francisco Closed Press

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

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This Day in History: The Beginning of the End for the Civil War

Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on this day 150 years ago. The Articles of Agreement marked the beginning of the end for the Civil War.

6:38 PM ET by Chris Evans

Join a Tumblr Q&A on Issues Facing the LGBT Community

Join us for a conversation about the Administration's commitment to LGBT equality.

5:04 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Using Technology and Data to Improve Community Policing: The Police Data Initiative

Responding to recommendations in the interim report from the Task Force on 21st Century Policing, police chiefs, municipal Chief Technology Officers, and other leaders across the nation came to the White House to talk with technologists, data scientists, law enforcement thought leaders, foundations, issue experts, Presidential Innovation Fellows, nonprofits, and Administration officials.

3:17 PM ET by Megan Smith, Roy L. Austin, Jr.

Recognizing the Unique Challenges of Transgender Women of Color

Assistant to the President Tina Tchen reflects on the historic steps this Administration has taken to afford greater protections for this community in just the past few months.

2:40 PM ET by Tina Tchen

#LeadOnLeave Notes from the Road: Los Angeles

The Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement traveled to California to see how paid leave is helping working families in the Golden State.

1:36 PM ET by Paulette Aniskoff

WhiteHouse.gov Is Evolving With You in Mind

The first-ever responsive White House homepage, a landmark change in a series of improvements to our online platforms.

12:35 PM ET by Ashleigh Axios

Announcing a Week of Making this June 12-18

We're excited to announce that the White House will celebrate a “Week of Making” this summer from June 12-18.

12:15 PM ET by Tom Kalil and Stephanie Santoso

April 8, 2015

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will meet with his national security team to receive an update on efforts to get to zero Ebola cases in West Africa. This meeting in the Situation Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart the White House en route Kingston, Jamaica. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Norman Manley International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the evening, the President will meet with Embassy personnel and families. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
11:10 AM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry; the Vice President also attends The Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest James S. Brady Briefing Room
1:50 PM	The President meets with his national security team to receive an update on efforts to get to zero Ebola cases in West Africa The Situation Room Closed Press
4:35 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:20PM - North Doors of the Palm Room
4:50 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Kingston, Jamaica Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 3:30PM - Virginia Gate
8:35 PM	The President arrives in Jamaica Norman Manley International Airport Travel Pool Coverage
9:30 PM	The President meets with Embassy personnel and families Jamaica Pegasus Hotel - Kingston Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Daily Beast
Radio: WW1

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 3:30PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: New York Times
Radio: NPR

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Petition Response: On Conversion Therapy

As part of our dedication to protecting America’s youth, this Administration supports efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors.

8:42 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett: Protecting LGBT Workers Means Protecting All Workers

Valerie Jarrett penned an op-ed on the progress we're making to prevent workplace discrimination against America's LGBT community.

7:24 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

America's Doctor is Taking Your Questions: #AskTheSurgeonGeneral

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is taking your questions on public health and how climate change can impact our well-being.

5:44 PM ET by Alex Wall

Another Step Toward Equality for LGBT Workers

President Obama’s Executive Order on LGBT Workplace Discrimination goes into effect. It prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

10:57 AM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez

We the Geeks: Journey to Pluto

The White House hosts “We the Geeks: Journey to Pluto,” where experts from NASA will talk about the New Horizons mission and the exciting discoveries scientists hope to make about Pluto.

10:00 AM ET by Tamara Dickinson and Meredith Drosback

April 7, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will host an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House; the Vice President will also attend. Christian leaders from across the country will join the President at this breakfast to pray and reflect on Holy Week and Easter. This event in the East Room will be pooled press.

Later 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 and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will participate in a roundtable at Howard University where he will discuss the impacts of climate change on public health and steps the Administration is taking to reduce the health impacts of climate change on our communities. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of this meeting.

All times ET
9:30 AM	The President hosts an Easter Prayer Breakfast; the Vice President also attends East Room Pooled Press Pre-set at 7:50AM and Final Gather at 9:00AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
11:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a housing affordability conference Department of Housing and Urban Development Open Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest James S. Brady Briefing Room
2:35 PM	The President participates in a roundtable discussing the impacts of climate change on public health Howard University - Washington D.C. Pooled Press In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 1:45PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Daily Beast
Radio: VOA

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Our Endangered Climate: Kicking off Public Health Week

The Obama administration celebrates the beginning of National Public Health Week with a focus on the impact of climate change on public health.

9:00 PM ET by Jenna Brayton

In Pictures: The White House Easter Egg Roll

President Obama and the First Lady welcomed more than 35,000 guests to the South Lawn of the White House for the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. Take a look at the big day in photos.

8:15 PM ET by Ashleigh Axios

April 6, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will participate in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling, and Easter egg rolling. The President and First Lady’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the First Lady attend the 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll and deliver remarks South Lawn Open to pre-credentialed media Remarks: Pre-set 9:00AM; Final Gather 10:00AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest James S. Brady Briefing Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: BuzzFeed
Radio: Talk Radio

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This Day in History: The White House Easter Egg Roll Wrap-Up

Today, President Obama and the First Lady welcomed more than 35,000 guests to the White House South Lawn for the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll.

8:03 PM ET by Miranda Houchins

It All Started With a Letter: Six Special Guests at the Easter Egg Roll

Six young Americans wrote the President a letter and in response, they received an invite to today's White House Easter Egg Roll. Here are their stories:

12:45 PM ET by Chris Evans

A Cup of Tea with the President

Listen as Tom Lisicki, the President of Stash Tea, shares the challenges he faces in selling his tea in other countries and what it was like to meet President Obama, who is trying to tackle those challenges with the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

12:09 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

April 3, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will hold a roundtable on clean energy and discuss the importance of clean energy jobs at Hill Air Force Base. There will be a pool spray at the top of the roundtable, and the President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will depart Salt Lake City, Utah en route Washington, DC. The departure from Hill Air Force Base is open to pre-credentialed media, and the in-town travel pool will accompany the President to the White House.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will mark the beginning of Passover with a Seder at the White House with friends and staff. The Seder in the Old Family Dining Room is closed press.

All times ET
12:15 PM	The President holds a roundtable on clean energy Hill Air Force Base Travel Pool Spray At the Top
1:00 PM	The President delivers remarks Hill Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media
1:35 PM	The President departs Utah en route Washington, DC Hill Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media
5:20 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Final Gather 3:30PM - North Doors of the Palm Room
7:00 PM	The President and First Lady mark the beginning of Passover with a Seder at the White House Old Family Dining Room Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 3:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Baltimore Sun
Radio: SRN

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

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Celebrating Passover at the White House

For the seventh year in a row, President and Mrs. Obama host the annual White House Seder.

10:23 PM ET by Matt Nosanchuk

Continuing Our Focus on Solar Energy

President Obama was at Hill Air Force Base in Utah to discuss how we're continuing to focus on solar energy and equipping our veterans with proper skills for good-paying solar jobs.

6:51 PM ET by Chris Evans

Week in Review: An Announcement on Iran, a Dedication in Boston, and a Commitment to Fairness

From helping dedicate the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston, to making a historic announcement on Iran from the Rose Garden, the President had a productive week. See more in our Week in Review.

12:49 PM ET by Chris Evans

The Employment Situation in March

The March employment report reflects a pace of monthly job growth below the recent trend, coming on the heels of February’s strong report. The unemployment rate was stable, broader measures of unemployment fell, and hourly earnings continued their rise.

9:34 AM ET by Jason Furman

April 2, 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 travel to Louisville, Kentucky. The in-town travel pool will accompany to Joint Base Andrews, and the arrival at Louisville International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Louisville, the President will take a tour of Indatus, a Louisville-based technology company, and discuss the economy. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s tour and expanded pool coverage for remarks at Indatus.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Louisville en route Salt Lake City, Utah, where he will remain overnight.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing The Oval Office Closed Press
11:40 AM	The President departs the White House Travel Pool Coverage Final Gather 11:10AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
12:20 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 11:00AM - Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
1:55 PM	The President arrives Louisville, KY Louisville International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
2:40 PM	The President tours Indatus Louisville Travel Pool Coverage
3:05 PM	The President delivers remarks Indatus - Louisville Expanded Pool Coverage
4:10 PM	The President departs Kentucky en route Utah Louisville International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
7:30 PM	The President arrives Utah Hill Air Force Base Open to pre-credentialed media

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

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

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Innovative Job-Training Programs Are Important. Here's Why:

President Obama traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to discuss how high-quality job-training programs are critical to the growth of our nation's economy.

8:48 PM ET by David Hudson

A Message from President Obama: Preventing Iran from Acquiring a Nuclear Weapon

President Obama sent this email message explaining how a historic agreement with Iran will prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

8:17 PM ET by David Hudson

Happy 5th Birthday, West Wing Week!

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

12:00 PM ET by Adam Garber

April 1, 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 and the Vice President will meet for lunch in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing The Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest James S. Brady Briefing Room

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

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#LeadOnLeave Notes from the Road: Seattle

Follow along with Secretary Tom Perez as he kicks off a nationwide road show to highlight the progress that states across the country are making on paid leave.

3:39 PM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez

Our Latest Tool to Combat Cyber Attacks: What You Need to Know

Here are a few answers to some questions you may have on how the President's latest Executive Order will strengthen America's cybersecurity.

9:44 AM ET by Michael Daniel

Expanding Our Ability to Combat Cyber Threats

The President announced a new sanctions program that authorizes sanctions against malicious cyber actors whose actions threaten the national security, foreign policy, or economic health or financial stability of the United States.

8:54 AM ET by Lisa Monaco

March 31, 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 morning, the President will sign a Memorandum of Disapproval Regarding S.J. Res. 8, a Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures. There will be a pool spray of this event in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, 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 and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing The Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Stefan Lofven of Sweden The White House Closed Press
12:00 PM	The President signs a Memorandum of Disapproval Regarding S.J. Res. 8, a Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures The Oval Office Pool Spray Final Gather 11:45AM - Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest James S. Brady Briefing Room
5:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Carter; the Vice President also attends The Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Upholding the Principle of Fairness in Our Criminal Justice System Through Clemency

Building on his commitment to address instances of unfairness in sentencing, President Obama grants 22 commutations to individuals serving time in federal prison.

3:23 PM ET by Neil Eggleston

What They're Saying: Environmental Advocates Point to the Trans-Pacific Partnership as a Historic Opportunity to Protect Our Oceans, Forests, and Wildlife

Here's what prominent environmental advocates are saying about the most progressive trade agreement in history.

11:28 AM ET by Brian Deese, Christy Goldfuss

March 30, 2015

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will travel to Boston, Massachusetts. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Boston Logan International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Boston, the President and the First Lady, joined by the Vice President, will celebrate the life and legacy of Senator Edward M. Kennedy and the importance of the U.S. Senate in the lives of all Americans at the dedication of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate in Boston, Massachusetts. The President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will participate in a DNC roundtable. This event is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady will depart Boston, Massachusetts en route Washington, DC. The departure from Boston Logan International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and the arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
9:15 AM	The President and the First Lady depart the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:55AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
9:30 AM	The President and the First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Call Time 8:00AM - Virginia Gate
10:50 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive Boston, MA Boston Logan International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
11:25 AM	The President delivers remarks at the opening of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute; the First Lady and the Vice President also attend Edward M. Kennedy Institute - Boston Open to pre-credentialed media
12:15 PM	The Vice President presides over the dedication of the Edward M. Kennedy Senate Chamber Edward M. Kennedy Institute - Boston Open to pre-credentialed media
1:20 PM	The President participates in a DNC roundtable Area Four - Boston Closed Press
2:55 PM	The President and the First Lady depart Boston, MA Boston Logan International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:20 PM	The President and The First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:35 PM	The President and the First Lady arrive the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:20PM - North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Examiner
Radio: AP

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Post

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