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The Schedule

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

In the morning, the Vice President will attend the President’s Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.

In the afternoon, the President will attend meetings at the White House.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will attend meetings at the White House.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives 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: CNN
Print: Hearst Newspapers
Radio: Talk Media News

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Yesterday

The Schedule

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December 10, 2016

The Schedule

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Weekly Address: It’s Time to Get Covered on the Health Insurance Marketplace

President Obama discussed Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace, which began November 1.

6:00 AM ET by Melanie Garunay

December 9, 2016

The Schedule

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

In the morning, the Vice President will attend a welcoming ceremony. This ceremony at the Canadian Parliament Building will be open press.

Later in the morning, the Vice President will participate in a roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, First Ministers, and National Indigenous Leaders. The opening statements at the top of this meeting at the John G. Diefenbaker Building will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Ottawa, Canada en route Washington, DC.

All times ET
9:05 AM	The Vice President will attend a welcoming ceremony Canadian Parliament Building Open Press
9:15 AM	The Vice President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada Parliament Building Pool Spray at the Top
10:15 AM	The Vice President will participate in a roundtable discussion with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, First Ministers, and National Indigenous Leaders John G. Diefenbaker Building Open Press
10:30 AM	The President receives 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: NBC
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: NPR

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December 8, 2016

The Schedule

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

In the morning, the Vice President will attend the President’s Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.

Later in the morning, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the inaugural Sidley Austin Forum hosted by NYU School of Law. These remarks at the NYU Global Academic Center are open press.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will deliver remarks at the Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid Portrait Unveiling. These remarks at the Russell Senate Office Building Kennedy Caucus Room will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President will depart Washington, DC en route Ottawa, Canada.

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will attend the Congressional Ball at the White House. This event on the State Floor is closed press.

Later in the evening, the Vice President will deliver remarks at a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada. The Vice President’s remarks at the Sir John A. MacDonald Building will be pooled press.

The Vice President will remain overnight in Ottawa, Canada.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
11:15 AM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the inaugural Sidley Austin Forum hosted by NYU School of Law NYU Global Academic Center Open Press
4:00 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid Portrait Unveiling Russell Senate Office Building Kennedy Caucus Room Open Press
6:35 PM	The President and the First Lady attend the Congressional Ball State Floor Closed Press
8:30 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada Sir John A. MacDonald Building Pooled Press

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

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Helping Gamers Get Health Care Coverage (An Epic Win)

The White House will host a live, competitive gaming event to encourage young people to go to HealthCare.gov and sign up for coverage.

3:00 PM ET by Erik Martin

December 7, 2016

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 Vice President will deliver remarks at the inauguration ceremony for Dr. Dennis Assanis; Dr. Biden will also attend. These remarks at the University of Delaware Roselle Center for the Arts will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Wilmington, Delaware en route Washington, DC.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will preside over the Senate floor during a tribute in his honor at the United States Senate; Dr. Biden will also attend.

All times ET
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
10:00 AM	The Vice President will deliver remarks at the inauguration ceremony for Dr. Dennis Assanis; Dr. Biden will also attend University of Delaware Roselle Center for the Arts Open Press
3:00 PM	The Vice President will preside over the Senate floor during a tribute in his honor at the United States Senate; Dr. Biden will also attend. United State Senate

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

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Over 100 Companies Sign the Equal Pay Pledge

Forty-four new employers have signed on to the Equal Pay Pledge, bringing the total number to over 100 businesses who have embraced equal pay policies.

1:52 PM ET by Diana Doukas

FDA Takes Action to Deliver Lower-Cost, Innovative Hearing Aids to Millions More Americans

A breakdown of why this matters, by the numbers.

9:41 AM ET by Charlie Anderson, Ashley Predith

December 6, 2016

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will travel to Tampa, Florida. The departure from the South Lawn is open press, and the arrival at Tampa International Airport is open to pre-credentialed media.

In the morning, the Vice President will address the House Democratic Caucus. These remarks at the U.S. Capitol will be closed press.

Afterwards, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart Washington, DC en route New York, New York.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with active duty service members at MacDill Air Force Base, the home of the U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Central Command.

In the afternoon, the Vice President will tape an interview for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

In the evening, the Vice President will be honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award and deliver remarks; Dr. Biden will also attend. These remarks at the New York Hilton Midtown will be open press.

Afterwards, the Vice President and Dr. Biden will depart New York, New York en route Wilmington, Delaware.

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks to thank service members.

Afterward, the President will deliver remarks on the Administration’s approach to counterterrorism.

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

All times ET
7:40 AM	The President arrives at Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage
10:30 AM	The Vice President will address the House Democratic Caucus U.S. Capitol Closed Press
11:05 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:05 AM	The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 10:45AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:20 AM	The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Tampa, Florida Joint Base Andrews Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 10:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
1:30 PM	The President arrives in Tampa, Florida Tampa International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
2:05 PM	The President holds a meeting with active duty service members MacDill Air Force Base Closed Press
3:35 PM	The President delivers remarks to thank service members MacDill Air Force Base Pooled Press
4:10 PM	The President delivers remarks on the Administration’s approach to counterterrorism MacDill Air Force Base Open Press
5:40 PM	The President departs Tampa, Florida en route Washington, DC Tampa International Airport Open to pre-credentialed media
7:30 PM	The Vice President will be honored with the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award and deliver remarks; Dr. Biden will also attend New York Hilton Midtown Open Press
7:55 PM	The President arrives at the White House South Lawn Open Press (Final Gather 7:35PM – 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: CS Monitor
Radio: AURN

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

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Watch Live: President Obama Reviews His Approach to Counterterrorism

Speaking at the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, President Obama will discuss how he's worked to keep the American people safe at home and abroad.

1:01 PM ET by Tanya Somanader

December 5, 2016

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 Vice President will deliver remarks on financial regulation. These remarks at Georgetown University Gaston Hall will be open press.

In the evening, the Vice President will preside over the Senate vote on the 21st Century Cures Act.

All times ET
10:30 AM	The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press
3:00 PM	The Vice President will deliver remarks on financial regulation Georgetown University Gaston Hall Open Press

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

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A Year of Action Supporting Computer Science for All

Learn how 2016 has been a year of action in support of the President's Computer Science for All initiative and computer science education across the nation.

12:22 PM ET by Ruthe Farmer, Kumar Garg