Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Two football teams and one NASCAR driver entertained President Obama last week

President Obama received 4 daily briefings during the past week, and met with his senior advisers twice.

Additionally, he hosted three sports related receptions and congratulated two basketball teams on their NCAA championship victories.
  • Tuesday: Brad Keselowski reception;
  • Monday: Alabama Crimson Tide reception;
  • Friday: United States Naval Academy football team reception;
  • Wednesday: calls to the Louisville and UConn basketball teams.
Other than that, Mr. Obama awarded the Medal of Honor, met with foreign dignitaries, lunched with the Vice President, and hosted a dinner for Republican Senators. 


Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:
  • Michelle Obama: White House to Chicago IL (round trip) : 4 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday April 10 through Tuesday April 16 2013.

Today, Tuesday, April 16, 2013
  • President Obama delivered a statement about the Boston Marithon bombing attack at 11:30 AM. Next, he will hold a working lunch with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed. At 3:00 PM, Mr. Obama will host a reception celebrating Brad Keselowski's his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. At 3:45 PM, Mr. Obama will met with Sen McCain and Sen. Schumer to discuss immigration reform. And finally, at 4:30 PM, he will meet with Sec of Defense Hagel.
  • VP Biden hosted a breakfast with John Kerry. During the afternoon, he will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed. At night, Mr. Biden will speak at the opening ceremony of the John and Frances Angelos Law Center at the University of Baltimore.

Monday, April 15, 2013
  • President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. He next met with his senior advisers at 10:30 AM. In the afternoon, he greeted the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide at the White House. Later, he participated in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony. Lastly, he delivered a statement at 6:10 PM regarding the bombings in Boston.

Friday, April 12, 2013
  • Mister Obama received a daily briefing at 11:15 AM. Lastly, he presented the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Naval Academy football team.
  • Mr. Biden hosted a lunch for actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the White House.

Thursday, April 11, 2013
  • Mister Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. At 11 AM, he met with members of the Financial Services Forum. At 12:05 PM, he held a conference call with elected officials. Then, at 2:10, he awarded the Medal of Honor to Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army. Lastly, he met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at 2:55 PM.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
  • President Obama started day with a daily briefing at 10 AM. Then, at 11 AM, he delivered a brief statement about his budget. Fifteen minutes later (11:15 AM), he met with his senior advisers. Next, he had lunch with VP Biden. Aftereard, he met with Jack Lew. And finally, at 6:30 PM, he hosted a dinner for Republican Senators. He also found time to call he NCAA men's and women's basketball champions Louisville and UConn.
  • Mrs. Obama flew to Chicago IL to speak at a fundraising event organized by Rahm Emanuel. She also spoke at a local high school for a short time.



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