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December 13, 2013

The Schedule

In the afternoon, the President and the Vice President will meet with a group of newly-elected mayors from across the country to discuss the ways in which the Obama Administration can serve as an active partner on job creation and ensuring middle class families have a pathway to opportunity. This meeting builds on the unprecedented effort of the Administration to partner with mayors working to implement policies that lead to high-paying, high-skill jobs in their communities. There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

All times ET
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
1:00 PM	The Vice President ceremonially swears-in Evan Ryan as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Department of State Closed Press
2:15 PM	The President and the Vice President meet with newly elected mayors Roosevelt Room Pool Spray at the Top Final Gather 1:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room

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

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Weekly Wrap Up: “A Time to Celebrate a Heroic Life”

Weekly Wrap Up: Remembering Nelson Mandela, “Program It,” Talking Immigration, Kennedy Center Honors Reception, Message to the People of the Central African Republic and White House Gingerbread House.

5:42 PM ET by Alicia Oken

West Wing Week 12/13/13 or, "Madiba, Farewell"

4:21 PM ET by Adam Garber

What You Missed: Vice President Biden Answers Your Questions on Immigration Reform

Watch Vice President Biden and Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, answer your questions on immigration during a live Skype event.

1:51 PM ET by Kori Schulman

December 12, 2013

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 attend meetings at the White House. These meetings are closed press.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
7:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the 2013 U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) Annual Tribute Dinner. Grand Hyatt Hotel

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

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Answering the Call on Cell Phone Unlocking

Today, with the support of FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, the nation’s largest wireless carriers announced they will abide by a new series of voluntary “unlocking principles” to help bring some relief to consumers in the next few months.

6:51 PM ET by Gene Sperling

Partnering to End Commodity-Driven Tropical Deforestation

Administration officials and CEOs and top executives from global consumer companies, including Unilever, Nestle, Walmart, Coca-Cola and others gather to discuss strategies for working together to improve the environmental sustainability of supply chains for top companies.

4:40 PM ET by Dan Utech

A Farm Bill Will Grow Our Economy While Protecting the Environment

The White House Rural Council recently released a report on the economic importance of passing a comprehensive Food, Farm, and Jobs Bill. The report outlined the importance of the Farm Bill to our nation and the many ways that the legislation affects and benefits Americans every day.

3:15 PM ET by Secretary Tom Vilsack and Nancy Sutley

Benefits of Medicaid Expansion for All States

Under the Affordable Care Act, states have the opportunity to expand Medicaid coverage to provide millions of Americans access to affordable healthcare. Taken together, if all 24 states that haven’t expanded coverage did so, about 5.4 million uninsured Americans would gain access to health insurance coverage by 2016.

12:28 PM ET by Josh Earnest

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Lisa No Longer Has to Worry About Her Daughter's Pre-Existing Condition

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurance companies are now prohibited from denying health coverage to children like Lisa's daughter who have pre-existing conditions

11:15 AM ET by Megan Slack

December 11, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will arrive at the White House. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

All times ET
6:25 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
6:40 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive the White House South Lawn Open Press Final Gather 6:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
11:00 AM	The Vice President attends and delivers remarks at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela Washington National Cathedral Open to pre-credentialed media
12:30 PM	Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest
3:45 PM	The Vice President and Cecilia Muñoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council, answer questions about immigration reform during a live online event hosted by Skype and Bing
5:00 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the 12th Annual George McGovern Leadership Award Ceremony of World Food Program USA Russell Senate Office Building Open Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 5:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: BuzzFeed
Radio: ABC

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

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Beating Malaria: We Must Win This Fight

World Health Organization releases a report that confirms what many of us have long believed: we can beat malaria, one of the most intransigent diseases on the planet. By bringing together governments, business leaders, philanthropists, donor agencies and citizens in malaria endemic countries to end deaths from this preventable and treatable disease, we’re making tremendous, unparalleled progress.

6:22 PM ET by Secretary John Kerry

A Recent White House Visit From Members of The Mandela Family

In November, 2013, President Obama invited members of the Mandela family and other guests to the White House for a screening of "Long Walk to Freedom," a film based on Mandela's autobiography.

12:43 PM ET by Valerie Jarrett

December 10, 2013

The Schedule

On Tuesday morning, the President and the First Lady arrive in Johannesburg, South Africa. Their arrival to the Waterkloof Air Force Base is open press. Later in the morning, the President will attend and deliver remarks at the National Memorial Service for Former South African President Nelson Mandela. The First Lady will also attend the service at First National Bank Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. This event is open to pre-credentialed media. In the evening, the President, the First Lady and the traveling delegation will depart Johannesburg, South Africa en route Washington, D.C. The departure from the Waterkloof Air Force Base is open press.

All times ET
12:05 AM	The President and the First Lady arrive Johannesburg, South Africa Waterkloof Air Base Open Press
4:00 AM	The President and the First Lady attend the memorial service for Former South African President Nelson Mandela South Africa, Johannesburg, First National Bank Stadium Open Press
1:05 PM	The President and the First Lady depart Johannesburg, South Africa Waterkloof Air Base Open Press
1:15 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Centennial Celebration Ronald Reagan Building Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents This event at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center will be pooled for television and open to correspondents and still photographers.
1:45 PM	The Vice President hosts a meeting to discuss the Administration’s efforts to increase access to mental health services The White House Pool Spray at the Top There will be a pool spray for still photographers only at the top of this meeting.
6:30 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden attend the Congressional Holiday Ball The White House Closed Press

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

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Remembering Nelson Mandela

President Obama joins leaders from the United States and around the world at a national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.

6:30 PM ET by Megan Slack

December 9, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the First Lady will travel to Johannesburg, South Africa to attend the national memorial service for former President Mandela. There will be in town travel pool coverage of the departure from the South Lawn.

The President and the First Lady will remain overnight aboard Air Force One.

All times ET
7:45 AM	The President and First Lady depart the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Travel Pool Coverage Final Gather 7:25AM – North Doors of the Palm Room
8:20 AM	The President and the First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage Gather Time 6:45AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews
6:00 PM	The Vice President and Dr. Biden attend the Congressional Holiday Ball The White House Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 6:30 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Baltimore Sun

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

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President Obama's Message to the People of the Central African Republic

In an audio message taped in Dakar, Senegal, today, President Obama sent a clear and important message to the people of the Central African Republic: that they should reject the violence currently threatening their country, and move together toward a future of security, dignity, and peace.

6:46 PM ET by Grant T. Harris

Watch: Creating the 2013 White House Gingerbread House

3:50 PM ET by Adam Garber

Open Data Round Up

Responding to the President's May 9, 2013, Executive Order on Making Open and Machine Readable the New Default for Government Information, more than a dozen agencies have launched webpages at agency.gov/data, making it easier for the public to find, understand, and use government data.

3:48 PM ET by Nick Sinai and Haley Van Dyck

You're Invited: White House Holiday Social

1:00 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

Trusted Identities to Secure Critical Infrastructure

Developed in 2011, the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) is a key Administration initiative to work collaboratively with the private sector, advocacy groups, public sector agencies, and other organizations to improve the privacy, security, and convenience of sensitive online transactions.

11:28 AM ET by Michael Daniel

"Don’t Just Play on Your Phone, Program It"

This week is Computer Science Education Week, or “CSEdWeek,” an annual campaign highlighting the importance of learning computer science.

9:00 AM ET by Mark DeLoura and Randy Paris

December 6, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press. In the evening, the First Family will attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse. The President will deliver remarks. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET
12:15 AM	The Vice President delivers remarks on the U.S.- Korea partnership and U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific Yonsei University Open Press
2:00 AM	The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Chung Hongwon Prime Minister’s Office Pool Spray at the Top
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
5:00 PM	The First Family attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting; The President delivers remarks The Ellipse Open to pre-credentialed media Travel Pool Gather Time 4:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:15 PM	The Vice President participates in a wreath-laying ceremony to honor U.S. military members who died in service to their country War Memorial of Korea Pooled Press
9:45 PM	The Vice President meets with U.S. Embassy staff and members of U.S. Forces Korea and their families Seoul Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time: 9:00 AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: NPR

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Weekly Wrap Up: “Forward the Example”

Weekly Wrap Up: Economic Mobility, The passing of Nelson Mandela, White House Youth Summit, Holidays at the White House and World AIDS Day.

5:39 PM ET by Alicia Oken

Watch Live: The 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting

Tune in to watch the 91st annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park, just outside the White House gates.

10:45 AM ET by Megan Slack

The United States Releases its Second Open Government National Action Plan

The Obama Administration released the second U.S. Open Government National Action Plan, announcing 23 new or expanded open-government commitments that will advance these efforts even further. Highlights of the second National Action Plan included 'We the People," Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Modernization, The Global Initiative on Fiscal Transparency (GIFT), Open Data to the Public and Participatory Budgeting.

10:30 AM ET by Nick Sinai and Gayle Smith

West Wing Week 12/05/13 or, "Olde English"

10:00 AM ET by Adam Garber

The Employment Situation in November

America’s resilient businesses have added jobs for 45 consecutive months, with private sector employment increasing by more than 8 million over that period. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 203,000 in November, with 196,000 of that increase in the private sector.

9:30 AM ET by Jason Furman

December 5, 2013

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing and meet with senior advisors. These meetings in the Oval Office are closed press. In the afternoon, the President will tape an appearance on MSNBC’s “Hardball with Chris Matthews” at American University in Washington, DC. There will be a stills only pool spray of the taping. In the evening, the President will host two Hanukkah receptions in the Grand Foyer. The First Lady will also attend. There will be pooled press coverage of the President’s remarks.

All times ET
5:30 AM	The Vice President arrives at Seoul, Republic of Korea Osan Air Base Open Press
9:45 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:30 AM	The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press
1:30 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:00 PM	The President tapes an appearance on “Hardball with Chris Matthews” American University Pool Spray Travel Pool Gather Time 1:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
4:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the First Lady attends Grand Foyer Pooled Press Final Gather 3:50PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
8:00 PM	The President delivers remarks at a Hanukkah Reception; the First Lady attends Grand Foyer Pooled Press Final Gather 7:40PM – North Doors of the Palm Room
9:30 PM	The Vice President meets with President Park Geun-Hye President’s Residence Pool Spray at the Top
10:15 PM	The Vice President attends a working lunch with President Park President’s Residence Closed Press

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

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President Obama Delivers a Statement on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

Today, from the White House Briefing Room, President Obama delivered a statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela.

6:10 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

Ask Vice President Biden and Cecilia Muñoz Your Questions About Immigration Reform

On Wednesday, December 11th, Vice President Biden and Cecilia Muñoz, the President’s Domestic Policy Advisor, are sitting down to answer your questions about immigration reform.

4:37 PM ET by Kori Schulman

From the Archives: Hanukkah at the White House

In honor of the Festival of Lights that is currently in progress, here is a gallery of Presidential Hanukkah celebrations and menorahs from the holdings of the Presidential Libraries of the National Archives.

10:45 AM ET by Susan K. Donius

New Report: The Economic Benefits of Extending Unemployment Insurance

A new report argues that allowing Emergency Unemployment Compensation to expire would be harmful to millions of workers and their families, counterproductive to the economic recovery, and unprecedented in the context of previous extensions to earlier unemployment insurance programs.

9:00 AM ET by Jason Furman, Betsey Stevenson

December 4, 2013

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 deliver remarks on the economy at an event hosted by the Center for American Progress. The President will discuss the twin challenges of growing income inequality and shrinking economic mobility and how they pose a fundamental threat to the American Dream. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the White House Youth Summit on the Affordable Care Act. The summit will bring together over 160 national and local young leaders with a broad reach in their communities to help get the word out to young Americans about how to enroll. The President’s remarks are open press.

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

All times ET
2:30 AM	The Vice President attends an official welcome ceremony The Great Hall of the People Open Press
2:45 AM	The Vice President meets with Vice President Li Yuanchao Pool Spray at the Top
3:30 AM	The Vice President and President Xi Jinping hold a restricted bilateral meeting Closed Press
4:15 AM	The Vice President and President Xi hold an expanded bilateral meeting Pool Spray at the Top
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:20 AM	The President meets with Secretary of the Treasury Lew Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The President delivers remarks on the economy THEARC Open to pre-credentialed media Final Gather 10:10AM - North Doors of the Palm Room
2:05 PM	The President delivers remarks at the White House Youth Summit South Court Auditorium Open Press Final Gather 1:35PM – Stakeout Location
8:45 PM	The Vice President delivers remarks at a breakfast with the American Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and the U.S.-China Business Council St. Regis Hotel Open Press
10:00 PM	The Vice President meets with Premier Li Keqiang Zhongnanhai Leadership Compound Pool Spray at the Top
11:15 PM	The Vice President attends a banquet lunch hosted by Vice President Li Yuanchao Diaoyutai State Guesthouse Closed Press

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

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It Shouldn’t Have Happened to Me, But It Did

Until you’ve read a medical bill from a hospital bed, it’s hard to understand the insecurity that millions face every day. But now, for the first time ever, all Americans will have access to quality, affordable health care, that can’t be denied because of preexisting conditions.

10:40 PM ET by Michael Robertson

First Lady Michelle Obama Previews the 2013 White House Holiday Decor

First Lady Michelle Obama previewa the 2013 White House holiday décor to a crowd of military families who were the first of more than 70,000 anticipated visitors to the People's House this holiday season.

8:21 PM ET by Kasie Coccaro

White House Youth Summit: Making Sure People Have the Information They Need to #GetCovered

A group of of this country's finest national and local leaders aged 18-35 joined by White House and Administration staff for a Youth Summit focused on issues important to their generation -- especially spreading the word about the Affordable Care Act and organizing to get people enrolled in their respective communities

7:50 PM ET by Kyle Lierman

Making Our Economy Work for Every Working American

President Obama discusses what he called the defining challenge of our time: reversing a decades-long trend toward more inequality and less upward mobility that has jeopardized middle-class America’s basic bargain, the idea that if you work hard, you have a chance to get ahead.

5:16 PM ET by Megan Slack

People Don't Hear These Stories Often Enough. Let's Change That.

The Affordable Care Act is making life better for millions of Americans. These are just a few of their stories.

3:46 PM ET by Lindsay Holst

New Tools to Support Students in Preparing for College and a Call for Innovative Ideas

To equip counselors and advisers with the resources they need to help students prepare for higher education and understand college costs is a key component, the Department of Education has launched a “one-stop shop” for guidance counselors, college advisers, mentors and volunteers to assist students through the process of choosing and financing their higher education.

12:43 PM ET by Martha Kanter

December 3, 2013

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 host President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia for a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office. The visit will highlight our longstanding partnership with Colombia and our continuing support for the Santos Administration’s efforts to achieve peace and to build a more democratic society. The President looks forward to discussing cooperation on promoting citizen security, respect for human rights, and economic prosperity for all Colombians. The President also looks forward to discussing the expansion of our economic ties, anchored by the growing trade relationship we share through the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. There will be a pool spray at the bottom of the meeting.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a working lunch with President Santos. This working lunch in the Private Dining Room is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, 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 Kyaw Myo Htut, Ambassador of the Union of Burma

His Excellency Ron Dermer, Ambassador of the State of Israel

His Excellency Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand

His Excellency Iulian Buga, Ambassador of Romania

His Excellency Eugene Glenwood Newry, Ambassador of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

His Excellency Carlos Filomeno Azevedo Agostinho das Neves, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

His Excellency Luis Carlos Villegas Echeverri, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia

His Excellency Shaikh Abdulla Mohamed Rashed Alkhalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain

Her Excellency Maguy Maccario Doyle, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco

Afterward, the President will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET
12:30 AM	The Vice President joins Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Cathy Russell to visit an internet company Tokyo Pooled Press
2:45 AM	The Vice President meets with Crown Prince Naruhito Togu Palace Pool Spray at the Top
3:30 AM	The Vice President meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Prime Minister’s Residence Pool Spray at the Top
4:40 AM	Prime Minister Abe and the Vice President deliver statements to the press Prime Minister’s Residence Open Press
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:00 AM	The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia Oval Office Pool Spray at the Bottom Final Gather 11:40AM - Brady Press Briefing Room
12:05 PM	The President holds a working lunch with President Santos Private Dining Room Closed Press
1:00 PM	Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
2:30 PM	The President delivers a statement on the Affordable Care Act South Court Auditorium Open Press Pre-Set 12:00PM, Final Gather 2:10PM – Stakeout Location
3:30 PM	The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office Closed Press
4:15 PM	The President meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 PM	The Vice President arrives in Beijing, China Beijing Capital International Airport Open Press

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

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President Obama Meets with President Santos of Colombia

President Obama hosted President Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia at the White House. Their visit underscored the growing partnership with Colombia, founded on our shared democratic values, deepening economic ties, and our long history of shared security goals.

4:47 PM ET by Katherine Vargas

1.46 Million Hardworking Americans Can Now Find Peace of Mind in Medicaid

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act and decisions by 26 Democratic and Republican state elected officials to expand their Medicaid programs, 1.46 million hardworking Americans have applied for and been deemed eligible to enroll in quality, affordable health care.

4:25 PM ET by David Simas

America’s Manufacturing Sector Continues to Show Momentum, With New Data Monday Showing Manufacturing Growing at Fastest Pace Since Early 2011:

On Monday, ISM released its monthly purchasing managers’ index (PMI), which rose to 57.3 in November – the fastest monthly pace of growth since April 2011, with all five components of the index showing strength, including employment (a reading above 50 indicates expansion).

9:49 AM ET by Gene Sperling

December 2, 2013

The Schedule

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

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks in observance of World AIDS Day in South Court Auditorium. The President’s remarks are pooled press.

All times ET
9:00 AM	The Vice President arrives in Tokyo Haneda Airport Open Press
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
1:20 PM	The President delivers remarks at World AIDS Day Event South Court Auditorium Pooled Press Final Gather 1:00PM – Stakeout Location
1:45 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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

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Announcing the Winners of the Healthy Young America Video Contest

Erin McDonald was announced as the overall Grand Prize winner of the Healthy Young America Video Contes with her video "Forget about the Price Tag" in a Google+ Hangout featuring Kal Penn and White House Health Care policy expert Christen Young.

8:09 PM ET by Erin Lindsay