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February 11, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady officially will welcome President Hollande of France to the White House. The Vice President will also attend the arrival ceremony on the South Lawn, which is open to pre-credentialed press. The deadline to request media credentials has passed.

Later in the morning, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Hollande in the Oval Office. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. The President will then hold an expanded bilateral meeting with President Hollande and the Official U.S. and Official French Delegations in the Cabinet Room. The Vice President will also attend. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a joint press conference with President Hollande in the East Room. The press conference is open to pre-credentialed press; however, the deadline to request media credentials has passed. Following the joint press conference, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel. The President will then meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will welcome President Hollande at the North Portico. This arrival is pooled for TV and correspondents and open to pre-credentialed still photographers. The deadline to request media credentials has passed. The President and the First Lady will then take the official photo with President Hollande of France on the Grand Staircase. This is pooled press.

Later, the President and the First Lady will host a State Dinner in honor of President Hollande on the South Lawn. The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will also attend. The President and President Hollande will each give a toast. The toast remarks during the dinner are pooled press. Following the dinner, the President and the First Lady will attend the State Dinner reception with President Hollande on the South Lawn. There will be pooled press coverage of this event.

All times ET
9:00 AM	The President, Vice President, and First Lady welcome President Hollande to the White House South Lawn Open to pre-credentialed media
10:00 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Hollande Oval Office Pool Spray
11:05 AM	The President holds an expanded bilateral meeting with President Hollande and Official U.S. and Official French Delegations; the Vice President also attends Cabinet Room Closed Press
12:00 PM	The President and President Hollande hold a joint press conference The East Room Open to pre-credentialed media
12:15 PM	The Vice President swears in John Walsh as Senator of Montana U.S. Capitol
1:15 PM	The Vice President and Secretary of State John Kerry host a lunch in honor of President Hollande Department of State Open to pre-credentialed media
1:15 PM	The Vice President and Secretary of State John Kerry host a lunch in honor of President Hollande Department of State Open to pre-credentialed media
2:00 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press
3:30 PM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
6:55 PM	The President and First Lady welcome President Hollande North Portico Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents Open to Pre-credentialed Still Photographers
7:30 PM	The President and First Lady take official photo with President Hollande Grand Staircase Pooled Press
8:40 PM	The President and First Lady attend the State Dinner with President Hollande; the President and President Hollande each deliver a toast; the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden also attend South Lawn Pooled Press
10:00 PM	The President and First Lady attend the State Dinner Reception with President Hollande South Lawn Pooled Press

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White House Social: French Arrival Ceremony

Today, President Obama, Vice President Biden, and the First Lady welcomed French President François Hollande to the White House during an arrival ceremony on the South Lawn at the White House. More than 90 White House Social guests attended the event and documented the arrival through their social media channels.

6:37 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

Behind the Scenes at the France State Dinner: See the Menu

In a new video, go behind the scenes in the White House kitchen to see how Chefs Comerford and Yosses prepared for the France State Dinner.

5:24 PM ET by Megan Slack

myRA: Helping Millions of Americans Save for Retirement

President Obama announced in his State of the Union address that he is directing the Department of the Treasury to create "myRA" -- a safe, simple, and affordable "starter" retirement savings account that will ultimately help millions of Americans begin to prepare for retirement.

5:20 PM ET by David Hudson

Protecting Iconic Species for Future Generations: A New National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking

To protect threatened species like elephants and rhinoceroses for future generations, the President approves a new National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking.

3:30 PM ET by Grant T. Harris

Inside the French State Visit

President Obama, Vice President Biden, and the First Lady welcome French President François Hollande to the White House. Chief Official White House Photographer Pete Souza is documenting the day’s activities via Instagram.

11:57 AM ET by David Hudson

February 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.

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, as part of the State Visit of President François Hollande to the United States, President Obama and President Hollande will travel to Charlottesville, Virginia. There will be in-town travel pool coverage of the departure from the West Slope of the Washington Monument, and the arrival at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

While in Charlottesville, the President and President Hollande will tour Monticello and deliver remarks. As the residence of Thomas Jefferson, one of the United States’ earliest envoys to France, Monticello reflects Jefferson’s affection for the people of France, the long-standing relations between our two democracies, and the shared values we hold dear: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the tour and remarks.

Afterward, the President and President Hollande depart Charlottesville en route Washington, DC. The departure from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is open to pre-credentialed media, and there will be in-town travel pool coverage of the arrival on the West Slope of the Washington Monument.

All times ET
9:45 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
1:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:50 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews Washington Monument - West Slope Travel Pool Coverage
3:15 PM	The President and President Hollande depart Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
3:55 PM	The President and President Hollande arrive Charlottesville Airport Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:30 PM	The President and President Hollande tour Monticello Virginia, Monticello - Charlottesville Travel Pool Coverage
5:15 PM	The President and President Hollande deliver remarks Virginia, Monticello - Charlottesville Travel Pool Coverage
6:05 PM	The President and President Hollande depart Charlottesville Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
6:55 PM	The President and President Hollande arrive Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
7:20 PM	The President arrives the White House Travel Pool Coverage

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 1:45 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal

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President Obama and President Hollande Visit Monticello

President Obama and French President François Hollande visit Monticello, the home of former President Thomas Jefferson, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.

7:15 PM ET by David Hudson

New Additions to the Oval Office

Two paintings by Edward Hopper, widely recognized as one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, were hung in the Oval Office on Friday, February 7, 2014.

7:11 PM ET by William G. Allman

The Construction Industry Will Hire 100,000 Veterans Over the Next 5 Years

More than 100 companies in the construction industry are committing to hire more than 100,000 veterans over the next 5 years.

6:35 PM ET by Col. Rich Morales

NSC Staff, the Name Is Back! So Long, NSS

The Administration has decided to change the name back of the National Security Staff to the National Security Council staff, which was the name the organization used from the signing of the National Security Act of 1947 until 2009

2:51 PM ET by Caitlin Hayden

A Day in the Life: Inside the State Dinner for France with the White House Chefs

White House Chef Cris Comerford and Pastry Chef Bill Yosses take over the White House Instagram to give a look behind the scenes and inside the kitchen before the State Dinner for France.

2:23 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Get Back to Work

Although many long-term unemployed Americans could help employers fill their hiring needs if given the chance, they often face particular barriers in getting back to work.

11:29 AM ET by Gene Sperling and Valerie Jarrett

February 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.

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

All times ET
9:45 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
1:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:50 PM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews Washington Monument - West Slope Travel Pool Coverage
3:15 PM	The President and President Hollande depart Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
3:55 PM	The President and President Hollande arrive Charlottesville Airport Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
4:30 PM	The President and President Hollande tour Monticello Virginia, Monticello - Charlottesville Travel Pool Coverage
5:15 PM	The President and President Hollande deliver remarks Virginia, Monticello - Charlottesville Travel Pool Coverage
6:05 PM	The President and President Hollande depart Charlottesville Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
6:55 PM	The President and President Hollande arrive Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
7:20 PM	The President arrives the White House Travel Pool Coverage

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 1:45 PM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Wall Street Journal

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President Obama and President Hollande Visit Monticello

President Obama and French President François Hollande visit Monticello, the home of former President Thomas Jefferson, just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.

7:15 PM ET by David Hudson

New Additions to the Oval Office

Two paintings by Edward Hopper, widely recognized as one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, were hung in the Oval Office on Friday, February 7, 2014.

7:11 PM ET by William G. Allman

The Construction Industry Will Hire 100,000 Veterans Over the Next 5 Years

More than 100 companies in the construction industry are committing to hire more than 100,000 veterans over the next 5 years.

6:35 PM ET by Col. Rich Morales

NSC Staff, the Name Is Back! So Long, NSS

2:51 PM ET by Caitlin Hayden

A Day in the Life: Inside the State Dinner for France with the White House Chefs

White House Chef Cris Comerford and Pastry Chef Bill Yosses take over the White House Instagram to give a look behind the scenes and inside the kitchen before the State Dinner for France.

2:23 PM ET by Kori Schulman

Helping the Long-Term Unemployed Get Back to Work

Although many long-term unemployed Americans could help employers fill their hiring needs if given the chance, they often face particular barriers in getting back to work.

11:29 AM ET by Gene Sperling and Valerie Jarrett

February 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.

Later in the morning, the President will travel to Lansing, Michigan. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Capital Region International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will tour the Michigan Biotechnology Institute where the President will see firsthand what institutions are doing to create jobs and drive innovation that benefits farmers, ranchers, our rural communities, and our nation as a whole. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s tour. Following the tour, the President will deliver remarks at Michigan State University on the importance of the Farm Bill to America’s economy. Following his remarks, the President will sign the bipartisan Agriculture Act of 2014 into law. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Lansing, Michigan en route Washington, DC. The departure from Capital Region International Airport and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press
10:45 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
12:15 PM	The President arrives Michigan Capital Region International Airport Open Press
12:45 PM	The President tours Michigan Biotechnology Institute Michigan, Lansing Travel Pool Coverage
2:10 PM	The President delivers remarks and signs the bipartisan Agriculture Act of 2014 Michigan, Michigan State University, East Lansing Open to pre-credentialed media
3:15 PM	The President departs Michigan Capital Region International Airport Open Press
4:35 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
4:50 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press

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

Out-of-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Times

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Weekly Wrap Up: Students Get ConnectED, the President Makes a Movie, and More

This week, President Obama announced a commitment that will connect 20 million students to next-generation Internet at school, and made the first-ever Presidential short film. The White House announced it's hosting a Maker Faire and the First Lady talked about her freshman year of college! Check out what you missed in this week's wrap up.

7:30 PM ET by Jonathan Friedman

Working Together to Provide Opportunity for All

A panel discussion showcases federal place-based programs that are helping to expand opportunity and lift communities out of poverty, mainly through Administration initiatives such as Promise Zones, Choice Neighborhoods, Promise Neighborhoods, and StrikeForce.

5:48 PM ET by Cecilia Muñoz

This is “Not Your Father’s Farm Bill”

Today, in East Lansing Michigan, on the campus of one of our nation’s first land grant colleges, President Obama signed into law the Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the Farm Bill, or as Secretary Vilsack likes to call it – the Jobs Bill, the Research Bill, the Food Bill, etc.

3:40 PM ET by Doug McKalip

The President Signs the Farm Bill: "A Jobs Bill, an Innovation Bill, a Research Bill, and a Conservation Bill"

President Obama travels to Michigan State University's equine performance center in East Lansing to deliver remarks on and sign into law the Agriculture Act of 2014 -- also known as the Farm Bill, which Congress passed earlier this week.

3:00 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

West Wing Week 02/07/14 or "POTUS Cam!"

This week, the President urged action on long-term unemployment, hung out on Google+ for his first virtual road trip, announced major private-sector commitments to expand broadband Internet for students, spoke with both House and Senate Democrats, and joined the First Lady for the National Prayer Breakfast. The First Lady helped students get a leg up with filing for financial aid, and the Vice President unveiled Amtrak’s new Cities Sprinter electric locomotive.

2:30 PM ET by Adam Garber

President Obama Has a Message for Team USA

As Team USA represents us on the world stage and goes for the gold, President Obama recorded a special video message to wish them good luck.

11:43 AM ET by Ezra Mechaber

The Employment Situation in January

The private sector has added 8.5 million jobs in 47 consecutive months of job growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 113,000 in January 2014.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

February 6, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President, the Vice President, and the First Lady will attend the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton. The President will deliver remarks. This event is pooled press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Martelly of Haiti in the Oval Office. The meeting serves as an opportunity to discuss President Martelly’s vision for promoting economic growth and further strengthening Haiti’s democracy. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

All times ET
8:00 AM	The President, the Vice President, and the First Lady attend the National Prayer Breakfast; the President delivers remarks Washington Hilton Pooled Press
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at an event highlighting the need for infrastructure investment and unveiling Amtrak’s new Cities Sprinter electric locomotive 30th Street Station Open Press
2:15 PM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Martelly of Haiti Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top

In-Town Pool Call Time: 7:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: AURN

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Fill Out Your FAFSA, Get Help Paying for College

The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid – is one of the most important things students and families can do in planning for college success.

5:16 PM ET by Jennifer Simon

Vice President Biden Speaks at the Annual United Auto Workers Conference

At the United Auto Workers annual Community Action Program (CAP) Conference, the Vice President highlighted the contributions and sacrifices made by labor that led to the success of the auto industry recovery.

4:58 PM ET by Carri Twigg

Enduring Partnership with Haiti

Haitian President Martelly's recent visit to the White House highlights the partnership between the United States and Haiti in aiding the nations recovery from the devastating 2010 earthquake. The visit served as an opportunity for the Presidents to discuss the way forward in Haiti, and how the United States can continue to support the Haitian government’s efforts to promote economic growth and strengthen Haiti’s democracy.

4:19 PM ET by Ricardo Zuniga

SOTU by the Numbers

This year, the White House ventured to make the President's State of the Union address more interactive and engaging than ever before. Here's a look at some of the numbers behind SOTU 2014.

4:19 PM ET by Nathaniel Lubin

Six Economic Benefits of the Affordable Care Act

Six ways the ACA is helping the labor market, laying the foundation for future economic growth, and improving families’ financial security and well-being.

12:47 PM ET by Jason Furman

President Obama Praises Freedom of Religion at the National Prayer Breakfast

During his remarks at this year's National Prayer Breakfast, the President focused on the importance of freedom of religion -– not only in America, but also around the world.

12:08 PM ET by David Hudson

February 5, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing, and later in the morning the President will meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Democratic Senators at the Senate Democratic Issues Conference at Washington Nationals Park. This meeting 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.

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

All times ET
10:45 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2014 UAW National Community Action Program Conference Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents
11:30 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:45 PM	The President meets with Democratic Senators at the Senate Democratic Issues Conference Washington Nationals Park Closed Press
4:00 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
4:45 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Secretary of State Kerry Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Champion of African American History: Carter G. Woodson

Carter Woodson spent his career promoting the importance of black history as part of the American story.

6:12 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

First Lady Michelle Obama: “I’m First”

The First Lady shares a special video message in which she talks about being the first in her family to attend college.

2:45 PM ET by Tina Tchen

USDA’s Climate Hubs: Providing Targeted Solutions to Modern Challenges

America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners face a complex and ever-changing threat in the form of a changing and shifting climate.

12:51 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack

February 4, 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 visit Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi, Maryland to tour a classroom and deliver remarks detailing progress toward his ConnectED goal of connecting 99% of students to next-generation broadband and wireless technology within five years. The President's remarks are open to pre-credentialed media, and there will be travel pool coverage of the President's tour.

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 Department of Defense leadership on Afghanistan in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the President and Vice President will meet with the House Democratic Caucus in the East Room. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
7:30 AM	The Vice President and Secretary of State John Kerry meet for breakfast Naval Observatory Closed Press
9:45 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:10 AM	The President visits a Buck Lodge Middle School classroom Maryland, Buck Lodge Middle School - Adelphi Travel Pool Coverage
11:30 AM	The President delivers remarks on ConnectED Maryland, Buck Lodge Middle School - Adelphi Open to pre-credentialed media
12:40 PM	The President and Vice President meet for lunch Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
3:00 PM	The President and Vice President meet with Department of Defense leadership on Afghanistan Oval Office Closed Press
4:30 PM	The President and Vice President meet with the House Democratic Caucus The East Room Closed Press

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

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President Obama Visits a Middle School Classroom – and Borrows a Student’s iPad

President Obama visited Buck Lodge Middle School in Maryland to announce major progress on his ConnectED initiative. Before his remarks, however, he stopped by one of the school’s math classes to chat with students –- and have some fun with their technology.

7:03 PM ET by David Hudson

VA Offers New Tools to Ensure Post-9/11 GI Bill Beneficiaries Are Informed Consumers

Thanks to VA’s new GI Bill Comparison Tool, veterans can now find information online about Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits and the schools and training programs available to education beneficiaries.

4:31 PM ET by Curtis Coy

Making Progress on ConnectED

President Obama visited Buck Lodge Middle School in Adelphi, Maryland to announce major progress on the ConnectED initiative, designed to enrich K-12 education for every student in America.

12:20 PM ET by David Hudson

February 3, 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 the recipients of the 2013 Fermi Award. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
10:45 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President meets with the recipients of the 2013 Fermi Award Oval Office Pool Spray
2:30 PM	The President meets with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid Oval Office Closed Press

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

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Apply for the Chance to Attend a White House State Visit Arrival Ceremony

Sign up for your chance to join other White House social media followers at the White House South Lawn for a State Visit to welcome President President François Hollande of France.

6:24 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

Announcing the First White House Maker Faire

12:48 PM ET by Tom Kalil and Jason Miller

January 31, 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 convene a group of CEOs and other leaders around supporting best practices for hiring the long-term unemployed. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting. In the afternoon, the President will hold an event to outline new efforts to help the long-term unemployed. The Vice President will also attend. Following these remarks, Administration officials will host two panel discussions on the topic. The President’s remarks and the panel discussion are open press. Later in the afternoon, President Obama will take a virtual road trip across the country via Google+ Hangouts to discuss the issues and policies laid out in the speech with people joining from around the United States. This event will be streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov, YouTube.com/whitehouse, and the White House Google+ page.

All times ET
9:45 AM	The President and Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President meet with CEOs The State Dining Room Pool Spray Final Gather 10:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:30 AM	The President delivers remarks outlining new efforts to help the long-term unemployed; the Vice President also attends The East Room Open Press Pre-Set 10:00AM; Final Gather 11:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President participates in a virtual road trip across the country via Google+ Hangout to discuss his State of the Union Address Roosevelt Room Live Streamed on WhiteHouse.gov, YouTube.com/whitehouse and the White House Google+ page

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

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What You Missed: A Virtual Road Trip with President Obama

President Obama answers questions from people around the country during a Google+ Hangout.

7:51 PM ET by Kori Schulman

West Wing Week 01/31/14 or "West Wing Week Turns 200!"

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

6:05 PM ET by Adam Garber

New Transit Projects Connect Communities to Opportunities

In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Obama said that, "The best measure of opportunity is access to a good job," and at the Department of Transportation, we couldn't agree more strongly.

6:04 PM ET by Todd Solomon

More than 3.44 Million Records Released

Today, the White House releases visitor records that were generated in October 2013.

3:25 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Road Trip with President Obama

On January 31 at 2:00pm ET, President Obama is taking a virtual road trip on Google+ to meet with folks across the country just like you.

11:12 AM ET by Kori Schulman

President Obama Extends Best Wishes for the Lunar New Year

Today, the White House released a video message from President Obama welcoming in the Lunar New Year.

10:06 AM ET by Daphne Kwok

January 30, 2014

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at General Mitchell International Airport are open press.

Later in the morning, the President will tour General Electric’s Waukesha Gas Engines and deliver remarks. There will be out-of-town travel pool coverage of the President’s tour and the President’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will depart Milwaukee, Wisconsin en route Nashville, Tennessee. The departure from General Mitchell International Airport and arrival at Berry Field Air National Guard Base are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at McGavock High School. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Afterward, the President will depart Nashville en route Washington, DC. The departure from Berry Field Air National Guard Base and the arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET
8:50 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 8:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:05 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 7:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
11:00 AM	The President arrives Milwaukee, Wisconsin General Mitchell International Airport Open Press
11:40 AM	The President tours General Electric’s Waukesha Gas Engines Wisconsin, Waukesha Pooled Press
12:20 PM	The President delivers remarks Wisconsin, Waukesha, General Electric’s Waukesha Gas Engines Open to pre-credentialed media
2:55 PM	The President departs Milwaukee, Wisconsin General Mitchell International Airport – Wisconsin Air National Guard 128th Air Refueling Wing Open Press
4:15 PM	The President arrives Nashville, Tennessee Berry Field Air National Guard Base Open Press
5:20 PM	The President delivers remarks McGavock High School Open to pre-credentialed media
6:05 PM	The President departs Nashville, Tennessee Berry Field Air National Guard Base Open to pre-credentialed media
7:35 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
7:45 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 7:20PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

In-Town Pool Call Time: 8:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: National Journal
Radio: NPR

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

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President Obama Travels the Country to Promote Opportunity for All

The President traveled around the country to discuss the four parts of the opportunity agenda he put forward in this year's State of the Union: 1) creating more new jobs; 2) training Americans with the skills to fill those jobs; 3) guaranteeing every child access to a world-class education; and 4) making sure hard work pays off.

8:46 PM ET by David Hudson