The Vice President makes an announcement regarding the Administration’s ongoing effort to make government more accountable to the American people

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11:00 AM

Building on the successful execution of the Recovery Act, the Vice President discusses a new proposal to help federal agencies improve their performance and cut waste across government.

Press Access: 
Pooled TV, Open to Correspondents

The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden celebrate the 2011 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® by hosting a reception for breast cancer survivors and supporters

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Date: 
6:30 PM

This is the third year in a row that the Vice President and Dr. Biden have served as Honorary Chairs of this event. The Vice President, Dr. Jill Biden, Ambassador Nancy Brinker, and Hoda Kotb will deliver remarks at the reception.

Press Access: 
Pooled Press

The Vice President holds the next meeting of the bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress to continue work on a legislative framework for comprehensive deficit reduction.

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Date: 
12:30 PM

Participants in the meeting will include the Vice President, Senator Daniel Inouye, Senator Jon Kyl, Senator Max Baucus, Representative Eric Cantor, Representative James Clyburn, Representative Chris Van Hollen, Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner, Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, and Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.

Press Access: 
Closed Press

The President and the First Lady attend the State Dinner Reception with Chancellor Merkel; the Vice President and Dr. Biden also attend

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Date: 
8:55 PM
Press Access: 
Pooled Press
Press Info: 
(Gather Time 8:35PM – North Doors of the Palm Room) **Travel pool should dress in dark suits for this formal event**

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Merkel; the Vice President also attends

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Date: 
10:15 AM
Press Access: 
Pool Spray
Press Info: 
Pool Stills Only Spray (Gather Time 10:00AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

The President, the Vice President, the First Lady, and Dr. Biden welcome Chancellor Angela Merkel of the Federal Republic of Germany to the White House

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Date: 
9:15 AM
Press Access: 
Open Press
Press Info: 
Open to pre-credentialed media (Pre-set 7:30AM – Final Gather 8:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)