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July 16, 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.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with his State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Climate Task Force on Preparedness and Resilience. The President will provide remarks and engage in a discussion with Task Force members about a series of new actions the Administration is taking to support state, local, and tribal leaders in preparing their communities, including electricity systems and infrastructure, for the impacts of climate change. There will be a pool spray at the top of this meeting in the State Dining Room.

Later in the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This meeting is an opportunity to hear from members of the Caucus about ideas for actions to improve our immigration system. The President will also emphasize the urgency for Congress to approve supplemental funding to address the situation at the Southwest border. This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the President and Vice President will meet with House Democrats on the State Floor. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:45 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at Generation Progress’s 2014 Make Progress National Summit JW Marriot - Washington Open Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
1:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of State Kerry Oval Office Closed Press
2:15 PM	The President meets with his State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Climate Task Force on Preparedness and Resilience State Dining Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 1:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
3:50 PM	The President and Vice President meet with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Eisenhower Executive Office Building Closed Press
5:10 PM	The President and Vice President meet with House Democrats The State Floor Closed Press
5:15 PM	The President delivers a statement on Ukraine and foreign policy Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press

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

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Preparing Communities for the Impacts of Climate Change

A world-class infrastructure system is a vital part of a top-performing economy. But there's another important reason why we need to rebuild our infrastructure: climate change.

5:12 PM ET by David Hudson

Giving Working Families a Voice

As we lean in on paid leave and these other issues, we need everyone – unions, employers, workers, and policymakers – working together on win-win solutions to make our families stronger, our workplaces more productive, and our economy more competitive in the 21st century.

1:04 PM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez

Tune In: The First Lady Speaks at the Unite for Veterans Summit

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the keynote address at the Unite for Veterans Summit in Los Angeles.

9:51 AM ET by Lauren Vrazilek

July 15, 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 travel to McLean, Virginia to tour and deliver remarks on the economy at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. There will be in-town travel pool coverage of the tour, and the remarks are open to pre-credentialed media; the deadline to RSVP has closed.

In the afternoon, the President and Vice President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:10 AM	The President tours the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center - McLean Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Gather 10:30AM – Palm Room Doors
11:35 AM	The President delivers remarks at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center - McLean Open to pre-credentialed media
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
3:40 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Welcoming Congressional Action on Key National Security Tools

Congress takes an important step forward in making sure that we’re developing the capabilities necessary to make America safer.

8:48 PM ET by Lisa Monaco

President Obama Hosts Iftar Dinner at the White House

President Obama hosts his sixth Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan at the White House, an annual tradition started by First Lady Hillary Clinton when she hosted a Ramadan Eid celebration dinner in 1996.

4:33 PM ET by Rumana Ahmed

The President Speaks on the Importance of Our Nation's Infrastructure

President Obama takes a quick trip across the Potomac to visit the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, a facility in McLean, Virginia that focuses on highway technology.

3:42 PM ET by David Hudson

July 14, 2014

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.

Afterward, the President will participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington. The presentation of credentials is a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an Ambassador’s service in Washington. This event is closed press. The following Ambassadors will attend:

His Excellency Jose Luis Fialho Rocha, Ambassador of the Republic of Cabo Verde
His Excellency Prasad Kariyawasam, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
His Excellency Tigran Sargsyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia
His Excellency Mamady Conde, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea
His Excellency Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia

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

In the evening, the President will host an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan in the State Dining Room. There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
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 Brady Press Briefing Room
2:00 PM	The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press
3:15 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
8:55 PM	The President hosts an Iftar dinner State Dining Room Pooled Press Final Gather 8:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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In Case You Missed It: The President's Trip to Colorado and Texas

Missed the President's trip to Denver and Austin? Don't worry -- the latest edition of "West Wing Week" features some amazing footage from his visit.

3:49 PM ET by David Hudson

The First-Ever White House Summit on American Apprenticeship

To create new opportunities for more Americans, we are committed to advancing job-driven training initiatives that help workers acquire the skills they need to succeed in good jobs. Expanding quality apprenticeship is a key strategy to make education and training programs more job-driven.

3:00 PM ET by Secretary Tom Perez, Jeff Zients

U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Approaches, Website Goes Live

We’re excited to announce the launch of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit’s official website. As the site describes, the Summit constitutes the largest single engagement by any U.S. President with Africa.

12:00 PM ET by Grant Harris and Gayle Smith

July 11, 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 company executives and their small business suppliers to discuss ways to strengthen our economy. There will be a photojournalist spray at the top of the meeting in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:50 AM	The President meets with company executives and their small business suppliers Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pool Spray Photojournalist Spray (Final Gather 10:35AM – Stakeout Location)
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
12:45 PM	The Vice President attends an event for the Democratic Governors Association Nashville Closed Press
2:30 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the National Governors Association Summer Meeting Omni Hotel - Nashville Open Press

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

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Weekly Wrap Up: "The Departed," Pizza, Pool, and Fireworks

This week, President Obama sat down with everyday Americans who wrote him from around the country; he grabbed some pizza and shot some pool in Denver; he chowed down on some BBQ in Austin; and we celebrated Independence Day at the White House. Check out what else you may have missed in this week's wrap up.

8:15 PM ET by Garrett Brinker

West Wing Week 07/11/14 or, "Responding to Your Letter...In Person!"

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

8:00 PM ET by Adam Garber

SupplierPay and QuickPay: Strengthening America's Small Businesses

President Obama announces SupplierPay, a new partnership with the private sector that will strengthen America's small businesses by increasing their working capital. And he's also renewing the QuickPay initiative for federal small business subcontractors.

7:29 PM ET by David Hudson

A Day in the Life: Austin

President Obama capped off his three-day tour with a visit to Austin, Texas, where he sat down for coffee with a letter writer, delivered a speech on the economy, and grabbed some lunch at a local BBQ joint.

1:02 PM ET by David Hudson

A Promising Glimpse at Washington’s Next Generation

Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett meets with a small group of amazing young people at the Urban Alliance Foundation’s Washington branch.

11:42 AM ET by Valerie Jarrett

Celebrating 5 Million @WhiteHouse Twitter Followers

Big news: the White House Twitter account just reached 5 million followers! If you're one of them, thanks for following along.

10:25 AM ET by Alex Wall

July 10, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will attend a DNC roundtable at a private residence. The roundtable is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at The Paramount Theatre. This event is pooled for television cameras and open to still photographers and correspondents.

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

All times ET
10:50 AM	The President attends a DNC roundtable Private Residence - Austin Closed Press
1:15 PM	The President delivers remarks The Paramount Theatre - Austin Pooled Press Pooled for television cameras and open to still photographers and correspondents
3:25 PM	The President departs Austin Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
6:15 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
6:30 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 6:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
7:00 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden deliver remarks to the Roosevelt Institute Distinguished Public Service Awards Ceremony Mandarin Oriental Hotel - Washington Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 5:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Tribune
Radio: AURN

Out-of-Town Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR

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The President Discusses the Humanitarian Situation at the Southwest Border

After meeting with local officials, faith leaders, and Texas Gov. Rick Perry, President Obama delivered a statement on the humanitarian situation at the border.

5:27 PM ET by David Hudson

Competitors Team Up to Power Down in This Year’s Energy Star Battle of the Buildings

As part of the fifth-annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings, competitors are harnessing the power of teamwork to reach new heights in energy performance. They’ll build on each other’s successes, learn from each other’s mistakes, and together, find new ways to unlock energy savings.

4:47 PM ET by Gina McCarthy

The President's Been Busy This Year

Since January, President Obama has taken more than 40 executive actions to help families across the country succeed.

2:55 PM ET by David Hudson

July 9, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at Cheesman Park. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will attend a DSCC event at Westin Denver Downtown. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Denver en route Dallas, Texas. The President’s departure from Denver International Airport and arrival at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with local elected officials and faith leaders to discuss the urgent humanitarian situation at the Southwest border. There will be a stills only pool spray of this meeting at DalFort Fueling.

In the evening, the President will attend a DCCC event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

Afterward, the President will depart Dallas en route Austin, Texas. The President’s departure from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and arrival at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.

At night, the President will attend a DNC event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

The President will remain overnight in Austin.

All times ET
12:20 PM	The President delivers remarks Cheesman Park - Denver Open to pre-credentialed media
2:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a briefing and discussion on transportation infrastructure hosted by the White House Business Council Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled Press
2:20 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DSCC event Westin Denver Downtown - Denver Print Pool Remarks only
3:30 PM	The President departs Denver en route Dallas, Texas Denver International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
5:15 PM	The President arrives Dallas, Texas Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
5:55 PM	The President meets with local elected officials and faith leaders DalFort Fueling - Dallas Pool Spray Stills only
6:45 PM	The President delivers a statement DalFort Fueling - Dallas Travel Pool Coverage
8:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the Grand Banquet of the 42nd Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Philadelphia Open Press
8:15 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC event Private Residence - Dallas Print Pool Remarks only
9:40 PM	The President departs Dallas en route Austin, Texas Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
10:30 PM	The President arrives Austin Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
11:45 PM	The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DNC event Private Residence - Austin Print Pool Remarks only

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

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President Obama Speaks on the Economy in Denver

On a beautiful Wednesday afternoon in Denver, President Obama talks about the economy, the progress that his Administration has made, and how Republican obstructionism is making it more difficult to help Americans achieve their full potential.

7:30 PM ET by David Hudson

What You Wrote the President

The President asked you to write him a letter. This is what you sent.

4:32 PM ET by Fiona Reeves

Julián Castro Confirmed by the Senate as the Next HUD Secretary

This afternoon, the Senate easily confirmed Julián Castro as the next Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), by a 71-26 vote.

1:57 PM ET by David Hudson

A Day in the Life: Denver

The President's hitting the road this week to meet with working Americans who have written him letters -- from Denver to Austin.

10:04 AM ET by Lindsay Holst

July 8, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen at the White House. Ahead of the NATO summit in Wales this September, the President looks forward to discussing with the Secretary General the crisis in Ukraine and related reassurance measures for our NATO allies; improving allied defense investment; further work on bolstering NATO’s network of partners; and NATO’s post-2014 non-combat mission in Afghanistan. The Secretary General’s visit underscores the vital importance the United States places on NATO as the cornerstone of our alliance with Europe. The Vice President will also attend. There will be a photojournalist spray at the top of this meeting in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, the President and First Lady will host the Diplomatic Corps Reception in the East Room. This event is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will travel to Denver, Colorado. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Denver International Airport are open press.

The President will remain overnight in Denver.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President meets with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:45AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
2:00 PM	The President and the First Lady host the Diplomatic Corps Reception East Room Closed Press
4:20 PM	The President departs the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 4:00PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:35 PM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 3:15PM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
7:55 PM	The President arrives Denver, Colorado Denver International Airport Open Press

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 3:15 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: New York Times
Radio: NPR

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From Denver to Austin: "The Bear Is Loose" Again

The President is hitting the road on a three-day swing to Colorado and Texas, where he will meet with Americans who’ve written him letters and whose stories -- their challenges and successes -- resonate with folks from across the country.

6:00 AM ET by Dan Pfeiffer

July 7, 2014

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 host a group of teachers at the White House for lunch to discuss the Administration’s efforts to ensure that every student is taught by an effective educator. The President will be joined by the Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. There will be a pool spray at the top of the lunch.

All times ET
11:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
12:10 PM	The President hosts a group of teachers for lunch; Secretary of Education Duncan also attends South Lawn Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 11:50AM – Brady Press Briefing Room

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

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States Lead on Minimum Wage. Is Congress Listening?

Congress is back in session, and if members have been listening to their constituents they will move quickly to raise the federal minimum wage, which has lost 20 percent of its purchasing power since the 1980s. But absent action from Capitol Hill, states are taking up the slack.

1:40 PM ET by Secretary Thomas E. Perez

Dispatches with Dr. Biden: On the Road in the DRC

Following Dr. Biden’s visit to Zambia, she traveled next to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), her second stop on a three-country visit to Africa.

9:45 AM ET by Stephen Spector

July 4, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members and civilians at the White House. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Acting Deputy Director Rendell Jones will present the countries of the candidates for naturalization and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will deliver the oath of allegiance. This event is open press and will be streamed live on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live .

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will celebrate the Fourth of July by hosting military heroes and their families for an Independence Day celebration with a barbeque, concert and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn. Staff and their families from throughout the Administration will also attend this event for the concert and fireworks viewing. The President will deliver remarks. His remarks will be pooled press. The event will be streamed live on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the Celebration of Freedom Ceremony Independence Hall - Philadelphia Open to pre-credentialed media
11:00 AM	The President delivers remarks at a naturalization ceremony for active duty service members and civilians East Room Open Press Pre-set 8:50AM – Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
6:00 PM	The President and the First Lady attend a Fourth of July celebration; the President delivers remarks South Lawn Pooled Press Pre-set 3:30PM – Final Gather 5:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: SRN

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President Obama Welcomes 25 New American Citizens on the Fourth of July

President Obama welcomes 25 service members to the White House on the 4th of July for a naturalization ceremony.

2:35 PM ET by Nathaniel Lubin

Weekly Wrap Up: Team USA, 9.7 Million Jobs, and 50 Years of the Civil Rights Act

This week, the President cheered on and congratulated Team USA; we saw a promising jobs report; the President talked about planes, trains, and automobiles in a speech on infrastructure and the economy; and the Vice President reflected on the 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act.

10:00 AM ET by David Hudson

Weekly Address: Celebrating Independence Day

In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Independence Day by noticing the contributions and sacrifices from individuals throughout the history of this country -- from our Founding Fathers, to the men and women in our military serving at home and abroad.

6:00 AM ET by Lindsay Holst, David Hudson

July 3, 2014

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 Oval Office Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	The President and the Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press

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

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