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September 15, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice 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 Secretary of Education Duncan; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room 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 award the Medal of Honor to Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins and to Army Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat for conspicuous gallantry. Command Sergeant Major Adkins will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving as an Intelligence Sergeant assigned to Detachment A-102, 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces. Then-Sergeant First Class Adkins distinguished himself during combat operations at Camp A Shau, Republic of Vietnam, on March 9 through March 12, 1966.

Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat will receive the Medal of Honor posthumously for his actions while serving as a Machine gunner with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Specialist Four Sloat distinguished himself during combat operations in the vicinity of Hawk Hill Fire Base, Republic of Vietnam, on January 17, 1970. Dr. William Sloat of Enid, Oklahoma, will accept the Medal of Honor on his brother’s behalf. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open to pre-credentialed media; the deadline to RSVP has closed.

In the evening, the President will attend a DSCC event in Washington, DC. This event is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President meets with Secretary of Education Duncan; the Vice President also attends The Roosevelt Room Closed Press
11:45 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:50 PM	The President awards Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins and Army Specialist Four Donald P. Sloat, the Medal of Honor East Room Open Press Pre-Set 12:00PM—Final Gather 1:25PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
5:20 PM	The President attends a DSCC event The Jefferson Hotel Closed Press In-Town Travel Pool Call Time 4:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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A Look Back at Lehman Brothers and Where We Stand Six Years After the Financial Crisis

Take a look back with White House Administration officials who shared the critical moment and key decisions the President made in three different areas of the economy to get us to where we are today. Then slide across the charts to see how far we’ve come in the last six years.

6:24 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

Opening the People's House

With the new White House Visitor Center opening up, we want to remind you of the ways you can visit "The People's House" from Washington, D.C. or from the comfort of your home.

5:20 PM ET by Ashleigh Axios

Our Comprehensive Response at the Border, By the Numbers

Our border has been and remains more secure than it has been in decades. Earlier this year, we saw an influx of Central American migrants including unaccompanied children and adults with children in one isolated area of our border, the Rio Grande Valley in Texas but the Administration took decisive action and the situation is improving.

4:51 PM ET by Gil Kerlikowske

Welcoming the Third Class of Presidential Innovation Fellows

We recently welcomed the newest group of Presidential Innovation Fellows into the federal government. This diverse group represents some of the nation’s most talented and creative civic-minded innovators.

2:39 PM ET by Garren Givens, Ryan Panchadsaram

Here's What a Medal of Honor Presentation at the White House Looks Like:

The Medal of Honor is the highest military award that a member of the U.S. armed forces can receive. Take a look behind the scenes as President Obama presents the Medal of Honor at the White House.

12:54 PM ET by David Hudson

Growing Our Economy and Strengthening Our Financial System

Six years after the financial crisis, Jeff Zients, Director of the National Economic Council, reflects on the significant progress that has been made in strengthening the economy and reforming the financial sector.

6:00 AM ET by Jeffrey Zients, Jeff Zients

September 12, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at an AmeriCorps Pledge ceremony on the South Lawn to mark the 20th anniversary of the national service program. Joining him will be President Clinton, who established the program and swore in the first class in 1994. The President’s remarks are open press. In the afternoon, the President will travel to Baltimore, Maryland. The departure from the South Lawn is open press and there will be travel pool coverage of the President’s arrival in Baltimore. Following his arrival, the President will visit and tour Fort McHenry. There will be travel pool coverage of the tour. In the evening, the President will attend a DSCC event at a private residence in Baltimore, Maryland. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only. Following this event, the President will depart Baltimore en route Washington, DC. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s departure and his arrival on the South Lawn will be open press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:20 AM	The President delivers remarks at the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Event South Lawn Open Press (Pre-Set 8:30AM, Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
3:20 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 3:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
3:40 PM	The President arrives Baltimore, Maryland Maryland, Baltimore Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 2:00PM – Stakeout Location)
3:55 PM	The President tours Fort McHenry Maryland, Baltimore Travel Pool Coverage
5:35 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DSCC event Maryland, Private Residence-Baltimore Travel Pool Coverage Print Pool for Remarks Only
6:30 PM	The President departs Baltimore, Maryland Maryland, Baltimore Travel Pool Coverage
6:50 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 6:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
7:30 PM	The Vice President attends an event at Brazos Hall for the Democratic National Committee Austin, Texas Closed Press

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 2:00PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Times

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Weekly Wrap Up: September 6-12

This week, President Obama spoke about the threat posed by ISIL and commemorated the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we marked the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and the First Lady hosted a "prep" rally in Atlanta.

7:28 PM ET by David Hudson

Celebrating 20 Years of AmeriCorps

President Obama joins former President Bill Clinton in celebrating the 20th anniversary of AmeriCorps, and welcoming some of the national service program's newest members.

6:52 PM ET by David Hudson

This Week in History: How Our National Anthem Was Born

6:01 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

“You Are the Best of America”: Dr. Jill Biden on the U.S. Team Competing in the Invictus Games

Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden hosted a barbecue for the athletes representing the United States in the Invictus Games, an inspirational sporting event for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans.

3:03 PM ET by Sheila Nix

DOT's TIGER Is on the Prowl, Solving Transportation Challenges Nationwide

In the sixth round of the TIGER program, the Department of Transportation is making nearly $600 million in grants available and awarding them to 72 transportation projects across 46 states and in D.C.

2:51 PM ET by Secretary Anthony Foxx

Of the People: Live from the National Archives

Announcing our next installment of "Of the People: Live from the White House," a virtual field trip series with Discovery Education that’s designed to offer middle and high school students unique access to the White House.

12:17 PM ET by Cameron Brenchley

Chart of the Week: More Students Are Graduating High School than Ever Before

This week's chart of the week shows how our high school graduation rate is the highest it has ever been.

10:58 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

Partnering with Private Investors to Rebuild America

Investing in transportation creates value, and that means it’s a worthwhile investment — for public funds, yes, but also for the private sector. So, with public investments in our nation’s important transportation assets steadily declining, we need to find better ways to partner with private investors to help rebuild America.

10:35 AM ET by Secretary Anthony Foxx

September 11, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President, the Vice President, the First Lady, and White House staff will gather on the South Lawn of the White House to observe a moment of silence to mark the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The moment of silence is pooled press.

Afterward, the President and First Lady will travel to the Pentagon Memorial to attend the September 11th Observance Ceremony. There will be in-town travel pool coverage.

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

Later in the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the President and First Lady will participate in a service project in the Washington, DC area to commemorate the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance. There will be in-town travel pool coverage.

All times ET
8:45 AM	The President, Vice President, First Lady, and White House staff observe a moment of silence to mark the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks South Lawn Pooled Press Pooled Press (Pre-set 8:00AM; Final Gather 8:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
9:30 AM	The President and First Lady attend the September 11th Observance Ceremony The Pentagon Memorial Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 8:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:55 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell Oval Office Closed Press
5:20 PM	The President and First Lady participate in a service project Washington D.C. Area Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 4:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: VOA

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West Wing Week 9/12/14 or, “Meeting Those Threats with Strength and Resolve”

Your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

5:43 PM ET by Adam Garber

Honoring 9/11 Through Service

Today, millions of people across the country will commemorate the anniversary of 9/11 through acts of service. To honor the memories of those we lost, we come together to make our communities better and our world a brighter place through acts of volunteerism.

1:40 PM ET by Jonathan Greenblatt

"We Will Only Grow Stronger": President Obama Commemorates the 13th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden pay tribute to the memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

11:21 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

September 11, 2014

The Schedule

All times ET
8:45 AM	The President, Vice President, First Lady, and White House staff observe a moment of silence to mark the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks South Lawn Pooled Press Pooled Press (Pre-set 8:00AM; Final Gather 8:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
9:30 AM	The President and First Lady attend the September 11th Observance Ceremony The Pentagon Memorial Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 8:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:55 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell Oval Office Closed Press
5:20 PM	The President and First Lady participate in a service project Washington D.C. Area Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 4:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: VOA

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West Wing Week 9/12/14 or, “Meeting Those Threats with Strength and Resolve”

Your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

5:43 PM ET by Adam Garber

Honoring 9/11 Through Service

1:40 PM ET by Jonathan Greenblatt

"We Will Only Grow Stronger": President Obama Commemorates the 13th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden pay tribute to the memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

11:21 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

September 11, 2014

The Schedule

All times ET
8:45 AM	The President, Vice President, First Lady, and White House staff observe a moment of silence to mark the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks South Lawn Pooled Press Pooled Press (Pre-set 8:00AM; Final Gather 8:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
9:30 AM	The President and First Lady attend the September 11th Observance Ceremony The Pentagon Memorial Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 8:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
12:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:55 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell Oval Office Closed Press
5:20 PM	The President and First Lady participate in a service project Washington D.C. Area Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (In-Town Travel Pool Gather 4:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: NY Daily News
Radio: VOA

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West Wing Week 9/12/14 or, “Meeting Those Threats with Strength and Resolve”

Your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

5:43 PM ET by Adam Garber

Honoring 9/11 Through Service

1:40 PM ET by Jonathan Greenblatt

"We Will Only Grow Stronger": President Obama Commemorates the 13th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden pay tribute to the memory of all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

11:21 AM ET by Tanya Somanader

September 10, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. Later in the morning, the President and Vice President will meet with members of the National Security Council in the Situation Room. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, President Obama will deliver an address to the nation from the State Floor at 9:01:30 PM.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:25 AM	The President meets with members of the National Security Council; the Vice President will also participate The Situation Room Closed Press
6:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the World Food Program USA’s annual McGovern-Dole Leadership Award Ceremony Union Station Open Press
9:00 PM	The President delivers an address to the nation State Floor Pooled Press Limited Pool Coverage (Pre-set 2:00PM; Final Gather 8:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

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

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President Obama: How We're Responding to the ISIL Threat

10:23 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

President Obama: “We Will Degrade and Ultimately Destroy ISIL”

In an address from the State Floor of the White House, President Obama speaks to the nation about ISIL -- and our comprehensive strategy to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group.

10:15 PM ET by David Hudson

Tune In: President Obama Addresses the Nation on the ISIL Threat

Tonight at 9 p.m. ET, President Obama will address the nation on the United States' strategy to degrade and destroy ISIL.

4:10 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

AmeriCorps: Changing Lives, Changing America

AmeriCorps will mark its 20th anniversary with a nationwide simultaneous pledge ceremony. More than 80 events will take place in all 50 states and territories, kicking off a year of service for some 75,000 AmeriCorps members serving coast to coast.

10:26 AM ET by Cecilia Munoz, Wendy Spencer

September 9, 2014

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 Secretary of State Kerry in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will host the bipartisan, bicameral leadership of Congress for a meeting on foreign policy at the White House. The President will be joined by Senate Majority Leader Reid, Senate Minority Leader McConnell, Speaker Boehner and Democratic Leader Pelosi. There will be a photojournalist spray at the top of this meeting in the Oval Office.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry Oval Office Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act National Archives Pooled Press
3:15 PM	The President and Vice President meet with members of the Congressional Leadership Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Photojournalist Spray at the Top: Final Gather 2:55PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
6:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a reception in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Naval Observatory Pooled Press

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

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"Even One Case Is Too Many": Vice President Biden Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

7:54 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

A Proclamation from the President: The 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

The President issued a proclamation to commemorate the fact that, 20 years ago today, our nation came together to declare our commitment to end violence against women.

12:21 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

#WomenInSTEM: Making a Cleaner Future

Meet Mallory Lindgren, a project manager at a Minnesota-based land and energy development consulting firm, and the latest profile in the Energy Department’s #WomenInSTEM video series.

12:08 PM ET by Rebecca Matulka, Matty Greene

The First Lady Holds Prep Rally to Encourage Higher Ed Preparation

First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off the Department of Education's back-to-school bus tour at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta.

10:48 AM ET by Cameron Brenchley

September 9, 2014

The Schedule

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with Secretary of State Kerry Oval Office Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act National Archives Pooled Press
3:15 PM	The President and Vice President meet with members of the Congressional Leadership Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Photojournalist Spray at the Top: Final Gather 2:55PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
6:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a reception in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act Naval Observatory Pooled Press

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

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"Even One Case Is Too Many": Vice President Biden Marks the 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

7:54 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

A Proclamation from the President: The 20th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

The President issued a proclamation to commemorate the fact that, 20 years ago today, our nation came together to declare our commitment to end violence against women.

12:21 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

#WomenInSTEM: Making a Cleaner Future

Meet Mallory Lindgren, a project manager at a Minnesota-based land and energy development consulting firm, and the latest profile in the Energy Department’s #WomenInSTEM video series.

12:08 PM ET by Rebecca Matulka, Matty Greene

The First Lady Holds Prep Rally to Encourage Higher Ed Preparation

First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off the Department of Education's back-to-school bus tour at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta.

10:48 AM ET by Cameron Brenchley

September 8, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice 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 senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack Roosevelt Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Day in the Life: On the Back-to-School Bus Tour with Secretary Duncan

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan takes over the White House’s Instagram account to give you a behind-the-scenes look at his annual back-to-school bus tour.

9:58 AM ET by Arne Duncan

September 8, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice 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 senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press. Later in the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and Vice President receive Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:45 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack Roosevelt Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest
2:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Day in the Life: On the Back-to-School Bus Tour with Secretary Duncan

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan takes over the White House’s Instagram account to give you a behind-the-scenes look at his annual back-to-school bus tour.

9:58 AM ET by Arne Duncan