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July 2, 2014

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President will host top economists for lunch to discuss ways to accelerate economic growth, expand opportunity, and improve the competitiveness of the American economy. The Vice President will also attend. This meeting in the Old Family Dining Room will be closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Afterward, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
12:00 PM	The President meets with economists for lunch; the Vice President also attends Old Family Dining Room Closed Press
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
4:05 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
4:50 PM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 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: Politico
Radio: NBC

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President Obama Just Called Clint Dempsey and Tim Howard. Listen to Their Call:

The President called the U.S. men's soccer team to congratulate them on a great season.

7:05 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Find Out How Expanding Medicaid Will Help People in Your State:

Twenty-four states still haven't acted to make more struggling families eligible for Medicaid -- including many of the states that would benefit most. Check out our new resource center to find out how Medicaid expansion will help people across the country.

6:47 PM ET by David Hudson

Dispatches with Dr. Biden: Lusaka, Zambia

Dr. Jill Biden arrives in Lusaka, Zambia, her first stop on a three-country visit to Africa.

6:42 PM ET by Stephen Spector

Being Biden Vol. 16: "50 Years Later"

In the latest installment of Being Biden, the Vice President reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and shares a photo of himself with Representative John Lewis, Jesse Jackson, and other leaders of the civil rights movement.

3:01 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

The President Heads to D.C.'s Key Bridge to Talk Infrastructure and the Economy

President Obama delivers a speech on infrastructure and the economy, with Washington, D.C.'s Key Bridge serving as the backdrop.

1:04 PM ET by David Hudson

What They're Saying Around the Country: The Consequences of State Decisions Not to Expand Medicaid

A new Council of Economic Advisers report shows the effects of state decisions regarding Medicaid expansion on access to care, financial security, overall health and well-being of residents, and state economies. Here's a small sample of the coverage the report has received across the country.

12:44 PM ET by Josh Earnest

Talking Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity touches so much of our lives now that we need a rich and continuing dialogue that includes the broadest possible set of stakeholders.

11:44 AM ET by Michael Daniel

July 1, 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 hold a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at the Georgetown Waterfront Park in Washington, DC. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:55 AM	The President holds a Cabinet Meeting Cabinet Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:35AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
2:20 PM	The President delivers remarks on the Economy Georgetown Waterfront Park – Washington Open to pre-credentialed media In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 1:40PM—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: CNN
Print: New York Times
Radio: FOX

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Experience the White House Kitchen Garden!

In keeping with the President and First Lady's commitment to open the People's House to as many people as possible, tours of the White House Kitchen Garden are back and now available to community organizations as well as school groups with an interest in gardening and healthy eating.

3:21 PM ET by Chelsea Bollinger

In Case You Missed It: LGBT Pride at the White House

Yesterday, for the sixth time since taking office, President Obama joined national, state, and local community leaders, business leaders, grassroots activists, elected officials, and others for an event celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month at the White House.

1:19 PM ET by Gautam Raghavan

June 30, 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.

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile; the Vice President will also attend. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. The visit will highlight our close relationship with Chile and our strong partnership with the Bachelet Administration on advancing peace and global security, social inclusion, and free trade. The President looks forward to consulting with President Bachelet on UN Security Council matters, other multilateral and regional issues, and ongoing negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, as well as on expanding educational exchanges and deepening our collaboration in the areas of energy, science, and technology.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver a statement on immigration reform; the Vice President will also attend. The President’s statement in the Rose Garden is open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will make a personnel announcement at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The President’s remarks will be pooled press.

In the evening, the President will host a reception to observe LGBT Pride Month; the First Lady will also attend. There will be pool press coverage of the President’s remarks in the East Room.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:55 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Michelle Bachelet of Chile; the Vice President also attends Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 10:40AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
12:15 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
12:30 PM	The Vice President and Secretary of State John Kerry host a lunch in honor of President Bachelet Department of State Pool Spray at the Top
2:50 PM	The President delivers a statement on immigration reform; the Vice President also attends The Rose Garden Open Press Pre-set 2:20PM; Final Gather 2:35 PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:30 PM	The President makes a personnel announcement The Department of Veterans Affairs Pooled Press Final Gather 4:00PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
5:25 PM	The President hosts a reception to observe LGBT Pride Month East Room Pooled Press Pre-Set 3:30PM – Final Gather 5:10PM – 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: CBS
Print: NY Post
Radio: CBS

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The Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby Decision

The Supreme Court rules on the much-publicized Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. case.

7:05 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

President Obama Speaks on Immigration Reform

In the Rose Garden, President Obama reiterated his commitment to immigration reform and reproached House Republicans for their unwillingness to confront this important issue.

6:30 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

June 27, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at the Lake Harriet Band Shell. The President’s remarks at Lake Harriet Band Shell are open to pre-credentialed media.

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

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson and Rob Nabors to provide an update on the situation at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This meeting in the Oval Office is closed press.

In the evening, the President and First Lady will attend the Marine Barracks Evening Parade in Washington, DC. There will be pool coverage of this event.

All times ET
11:50 AM	The President delivers remarks on the Economy Lake Harriet Band Shell - Minneapolis Open to pre-credentialed media
1:20 PM	The President departs Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
3:30 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
3:45 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 3:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
5:00 PM	The President meets with Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson and Rob Nabors Oval Office Closed Press
8:45 PM	The President and First Lady attend the Marine Barracks Evening Parade Marine Barracks Pooled Press Gather Time 7:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 1:00 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: National Journal
Radio: ABC

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

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More than 3.74 Million Records Released

Today's record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 3.74 million.

2:48 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

West Wing Week 6/27/14 or, "POTUS Replies"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and beyond. This week takes us south of the border with the Vice President, to our nation's capital for the first-ever White House Summit on Working Families, and along for the ride as a woman who wrote the President gets a reply... in person.

10:43 AM ET by Adam Garber

June 25, 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 Minneapolis, Minnesota. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are open press.

While in Minneapolis, the President will host a town hall in Minnehaha Park. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

Following the town hall, the President will attend an event for the DCCC. The DCCC event will have print pool coverage for the President’s remarks only.

The President will remain overnight in Minneapolis.

All times ET
10:45 AM	The President meets with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell; the Vice President will also attend Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The Vice President drops by a “Data Jam” as part of his continuing efforts to make the federal workforce and training system more job-driven Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled Press
11:45 AM	The President and Israeli President Shimon Peres will drop-by a meeting with American Jewish community leaders The Roosevelt Room Closed Press
12:20 PM	The President holds a working lunch with Israeli President Shimon Peres; the Vice President will also attend Cabinet Room Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
1:25 PM	The President meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 1:15PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
2:55 PM	The President welcomes Jimmie Johnson and the Hendrick Motorsports team members to the White House to honor their 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship The East Room Open Press Pre-Set 1:30PM; Final Gather 2:30PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
3:00 PM	The Vice President will meet with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore The White House Closed Press
5:00 PM	The President meets with the Senate Democrats; the Vice President will also attend The State Floor Closed Press
7:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at the League of Conservation Voters Capitol Dinner Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Open to pre-credentialed media Final Gather 6:25PM—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: CNN
Print: Media News
Radio: VOA

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune

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Empowering Our Children by Bridging the Word Gap

During the first years of life, a poor child hears roughly 30 million fewer total words than her more affluent peers. Children who experience this drought in heard words have vocabularies that are half the size of their peers by age 3, putting them at a disadvantage before they even step foot in a classroom.

7:40 PM ET by Maya Shankar

President Obama Honors NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson

President Obama welcomes six-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and his Hendricks Motorsports team members to the White House for his 2013 Sprint Cup Series championship.

7:00 PM ET by David Hudson

Administration Officials Reflect on Their Working Families:

The White House Summit on Working Families focused on igniting a national conversation and setting a concrete agenda to bring American workplaces into the 21st century. These issues are real for everyone. Over the course of the past few months, senior administration officials -- from the Secretary of Transportation to the First Lady's Chief of Staff -- have been sharing how they're real for them.

6:15 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Making We the People More User-Friendly Than Ever

We're proud to announce the next iteration of We the People. We're calling it "simplified signing" and it takes the account creation step out of signing a petition. Just enter your basic information, confirm your signature via email and you're done. That's it. No account to create, no logging in, no passwords to remember.

2:57 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

Safe and Responsible Oil and Gas Production as Part of President Obama’s All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy

President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy is working – enhancing our energy security, cutting carbon pollution, and spurring economic growth.

1:16 PM ET by Dan Utech

Our Climate Action Progress: One-Year Report

A year after the President announced his Climate Action Plan -- a comprehensive plan to cut carbon pollution, prepare the U.S. for the impacts of climate change, and lead international efforts to combat global climate change -- the Administration has made real progress in advancing the goals in the plan.

10:44 AM ET by Dan Utech

The White House Hosts the First-Ever Forum on Global LGBT Human Rights

The White House hosts the first-ever Forum on Global LGBT Human Rights, bringing together participants from around the world and across sectors to discuss the best ways to promote and protect the human rights and dignity of LGBT people wherever they are threatened around the globe.

10:09 AM ET by Steve Pomper

Third Estimate of GDP for the First Quarter of 2014

First-quarter GDP was revised down today, largely reflecting a re-estimation of consumer spending on health care, which was substantially lower than originally reported, as well as exports, which were below the initial estimates.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

June 25, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell in the Oval Office; the Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President and Israeli President Shimon Peres will drop by a meeting with American Jewish community leaders. This meeting in the Roosevelt Room is closed press. Following this meeting the President will host President Peres for a working lunch in the Cabinet Room; the Vice President will also attend. The lunch is closed press. Following the lunch, there will be a photojournalist spray in the Oval Office.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome Jimmie Johnson and his Hendrick Motorsports team members to the White House to honor his 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. This event in the East Room is open press.

In the evening, the President will meet with the Senate Democrats on the State Floor; the Vice President will also attend. The meeting is closed press.

Later in the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the League of Conservation Voters Capital Dinner at the Ronald Regan Building and International Trade Center. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
10:45 AM	The President meets with Secretary of Health and Human Services Burwell; the Vice President will also attend Oval Office Closed Press
11:30 AM	The Vice President drops by a “Data Jam” as part of his continuing efforts to make the federal workforce and training system more job-driven Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled Press
11:45 AM	The President and Israeli President Shimon Peres will drop-by a meeting with American Jewish community leaders The Roosevelt Room Closed Press
12:20 PM	The President holds a working lunch with Israeli President Shimon Peres; the Vice President will also attend Cabinet Room Closed Press
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
1:25 PM	The President meets with Israeli President Shimon Peres Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 1:15PM – Brady Press Briefing Room
2:55 PM	The President welcomes Jimmie Johnson and the Hendrick Motorsports team members to the White House to honor their 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship The East Room Open Press Pre-Set 1:30PM; Final Gather 2:30PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
3:00 PM	The Vice President will meet with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore The White House Closed Press
5:00 PM	The President meets with the Senate Democrats; the Vice President will also attend The State Floor Closed Press
7:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at the League of Conservation Voters Capitol Dinner Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Open to pre-credentialed media Final Gather 6:25PM—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: CNN
Print: Media News
Radio: VOA

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 9:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune

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Empowering Our Children by Bridging the Word Gap

7:40 PM ET by Maya Shankar

President Obama Honors NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson

President Obama welcomes six-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and his Hendricks Motorsports team members to the White House for his 2013 Sprint Cup Series championship.

7:00 PM ET by David Hudson

Administration Officials Reflect on Their Working Families:

6:15 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Making We the People More User-Friendly Than Ever

2:57 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

Safe and Responsible Oil and Gas Production as Part of President Obama’s All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy

President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy is working – enhancing our energy security, cutting carbon pollution, and spurring economic growth.

1:16 PM ET by Dan Utech

Our Climate Action Progress: One-Year Report

10:44 AM ET by Dan Utech

The White House Hosts the First-Ever Forum on Global LGBT Human Rights

10:09 AM ET by Steve Pomper

Third Estimate of GDP for the First Quarter of 2014

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

June 24, 2014

The Schedule

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

Later in the afternoon, the President will host the 2013 Presidents Cup Team at the White House. The Vice President will also attend. This event in the East Room is open press.

All times ET
12:00 PM	The Vice President ceremonially swears in Sylvia Mathews Burwell as United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top
12:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Press Briefing Room
4:20 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press
6:30 PM	The President hosts the 2013 Presidents Cup Team; the Vice President also attends East Room Open Press Pre-Set 4:15PM; Final Gather 5:50PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
7:00 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden host a reception for members of the LGBT Community Naval Observatory Pooled Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Huffington Post
Radio: Sirius XM

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Sylvia Mathews Burwell Sworn In as the New HHS Secretary

Vice President Joe Biden ceremonially swears in Sylvia Mathews Burwell as United States Secretary of Health and Human Services.

6:55 PM ET by David Hudson

Senate Delays Hurting Our National Security

Keeping our country secure and our citizens safe is more difficult, and our stature abroad is weakened, when we are not fielding a full team. The Senate needs to let the President’s qualified ambassadorial nominees get to work on behalf of the American people.

2:28 PM ET by Ambassador Susan Rice

Here's What You Missed: The White House Summit on Working Families

The White House, in partnership with the Department of Labor and the Center for American Progress, hosted a Summit on Working Families with the aim of having a national conversation and set a concrete agenda to bring American workplaces into the 21st century.

2:03 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Dan Pfeiffer: "POTUS Replies"

Senior Advisor Dan Pfeiffer sends an email to the White House list to share the story of Rebekah -- a hardworking mom from Minneapolis who wrote a letter to President Obama.

10:48 AM ET by Ezra Mechaber

June 23, 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 deliver remarks and participate in a roundtable discussion as part of the first-ever White House Summit on Working Families to focus on creating a 21st century workplace that works for all Americans. The Vice President, the First Lady and Dr. Biden will also participate in the summit at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media and there will be a pool spray at the top of the roundtable.

All times ET
9:15 AM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden deliver remarks to the White House Working Families Summit The Omni Shoreham Hotel Open Press
10:00 AM	The President and 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
1:40 PM	The President delivers remarks at the White House Summit on Working Families The Omni Shoreham Hotel Open to pre-credentialed media
2:10 PM	The President participates in a roundtable discussion at the White House Summit on Working Families The Omni Shoreham Hotel Pool Spray at the Top

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

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Raw Video: President Obama Stops for Lunch at Chipotle

Ahead of the Working Families Summit, President Obama stopped by a local Chipotle in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. for a burrito bowl, and a conversation with a few working parents.

8:28 PM ET by Ezra Mechaber

Live from the White House Summit on Working Families:

Take a look at how Americans are engaging with the White House Summit on Working Families -- both at the event, and around the country.

1:44 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

We the Geeks: SUBMERGED!

To celebrate the end of National Oceans Month and one year of progress on President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, the White House and the Weather Channel will host “We the Geeks: SUBMERGED!” on Wednesday, June 25, at 2:00pm ET.

1:13 PM ET by Becky Fried, Katie Wetstone

Watch from Anywhere: The White House Summit on Working Families

Today is the White House Summit on Working Families -- a national conversation about how we can create workplace policies that give modern American families the best chance to succeed at work and at home.

11:32 AM ET by Lindsay Holst

Family-Friendly Workplace Policies Are Not Frills -- They're Basic Needs

President Obama discusses the need for family-friendly policies in our workplaces, as part of a series of essays leading up to the White House Summit on Working Families.

10:35 AM ET by David Hudson

June 20, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will meet with Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand to highlight our increasingly close relationship with New Zealand and our collaboration on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, climate change, and military-to-military cooperation. The President looks forward to consulting with Prime Minister Key on these and other issues, including the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region, regional maritime security issues, and global security issues. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting.

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

All times ET
10:55 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister John Key of New Zealand Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Gather Time 10:30AM – Brady Press Briefing Room
11:30 AM	The Vice President arrives at La Aurora International Airport in Guatemala City La Aurora International Airport - Guatemala City Open Press
12:10 PM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
12:15 PM	The Vice President attends a greet with Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina Palacio Nacional de la Cultura Open Press
12:30 PM	The Vice President attends a bilateral meeting with President Pérez Molina Palacio Nacional de la Cultura Pool Spray at the Top
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
1:15 PM	The Vice President and President Pérez Molina deliver statements to the press Palacio Nacional de la Cultura Open Press
1:30 PM	The Vice President attends a multilateral working lunch meeting with Pres. Molina; Pres. Salvador Sánchez Cerén of El Salvador; Jorge Ramón Hernández Alcerro, the Coordinator General of Honduras; and Miguel Ángel Osorio Chong, the Mexican Secretary of Gov Pool Spray at the Top
4:30 PM	The Vice President attends a roundtable with reintegration leaders U.S. Ambassador's Residence - Guatemala Pool Spray at the Top
5:45 PM	The Vice President delivers a statement to the press at the residence of the US Ambassador to Guatemala U.S. Ambassador's Residence - Guatemala Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 10:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: The Guardian
Radio: FOX

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Weekly Wrap Up: VP at the World Cup, Robotic Giraffes, and the Medal of Honor

This week, the President continued his fight against climate change, updated the American people on the situation in Iraq, hung out with a robotic giraffe at the White House Maker Faire, and paid tribute to our newest Medal of Honor recipient — and the Vice President cheered on the U.S. Men's National Team at the World Cup.

6:20 PM ET by David Hudson

West Wing Week 06/20/14 or, “Zot, Zot, Zot!”

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

5:39 PM ET by Adam Garber

The Entrepreneurial Imperative for Immigration Reform

Luis von Ahn speaks about his experience as an immigrant entrepreneur, and how immigration reform would allow America to remain a magnet for countless other brilliant innovators who dream of making a big impact here.

3:12 PM ET by Doug Rand

First Lady Michelle Obama to DC-CAP Graduates: "Despite It All, You Chose to Succeed"

First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks at a DC College Access Program graduation celebration, sharing her confidence in the graduates and encouraging them in their next endeavors.

2:18 PM ET by David Hudson

Addressing the Needs of Working Families in Rural America

All families have a right to have access to a good education system, affordable healthcare and jobs. Our rural families are concerned about creating strong prospects for their children, whether it is on or off the farm. But it is also essential that there are opportunities that will attract young people back to rural areas and help us secure the future of agriculture.

11:59 AM ET by Krysta Harden

New Steps to Protect Pollinators, Critical Contributors to Our Nation’s Economy

President Obama issues a memorandum directing U.S. government agencies to take additional steps to protect and restore domestic populations of pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, and butterflies -– critical contributors to our nation’s economy, food system, and environmental health.

11:18 AM ET by Bob Perciasepe, Krysta Harden

June 19, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will join a meeting of the President’s Export Council in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The President’s Export Council advises the President on policies and programs that affect U.S. trade performance and promote export expansion. As part of the focus on manufacturing and innovation this week, the President will participate in a discussion about opportunities for the U.S. to take advantage of growing manufacturing competitiveness and new innovative technologies to grow our exports and create more American jobs. The meeting will be livestreamed on obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/live. The President’s remarks are pooled press.

In the afternoon, the President will award Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. The First Lady will also attend. Corporal Carpenter will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Corporal Carpenter will be the eighth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. The President’s remarks in the East Room are open to pre-credentialed media; the deadline to RSVP has closed.

All times ET
10:15 AM	The President joins a President’s Expo Council Meeting Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pool Spray at the Top Gather Time 9:50AM – Stakeout Location
11:00 AM	The President meets with members of his national security team The Situation Room Closed Press
12:00 PM	The Vice President arrives at the Presidential Palace Presidential Palace - Santo Domingo Open Press
12:15 PM	The Vice President holds a bilateral meeting with Dominican President Danilo Medina Presidential Palace - Santo Domingo Closed Press
1:00 PM	The Vice President and President Medina make statements to the press Presidential Palace - Santo Domingo Open Press
1:15 PM	The President delivers a statement on the situation in Iraq Brady Press Briefing Room Open Press
2:15 PM	The President awards Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), the Medal of Honor; the First Lady also attends East Room Open Press Pre-Set 12:30PM—Final Gather 1:50PM—North Doors of the Palm Room
2:45 PM	The Vice President visits the Maritima Solar facility and deliver remarks Maritima Solar facility Pooled Press

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

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President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter

President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter, a retired U.S. Marine. Corporal Carpenter received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

6:49 PM ET by David Hudson

The President Makes a Statement on the Situation in Iraq

After a meeting with his national security team, President Obama delivers a statement from the White House Press Briefing Room on the situation in Iraq and the U.S. response.

5:34 PM ET by David Hudson

“Making” in America, Changing the World: An Immigrant Maker’s Story

At the first-ever White House Maker Faire, truly remarkable “Makers” showed off how access to new technologies like 3D printers, laser cutters, and desktop machine tools are enabling more Americans to design and build just about anything. Even though these remarkable innovators are making in America, they weren’t all born here.

2:34 PM ET by Doug Rand, Bess Evans

Further U.S. Efforts to Protect Human Rights in Uganda

Uganda's enactment of the "Anti-Homosexuality Act" poses a setback for those worldwide who are committed to freedom, justice, and equal rights. As such, the U.S. government is taking a number of actions to underscore the importance of human rights, protecting vulnerable populations, freedom of expression and association, and inclusive governance.

2:04 PM ET by Grant Harris, Stephen Pomper