A Fourth of July BBQ & Concert, Golfing, and a Ramadan Statement keep Obama Happy

After returning from a luxurious week in Africa, President Obama and family arrived back at the White House in time for their 4th of July bash. The day was filled with barbeque fun, television stars, and featured a concert by the band Fun.  In the evening, the President delivered a magnificent fireworks show to both the invited guests, and the residents of Washington DC.

Fun performing at the White House (nydailynews.com)

On Friday, he took his family to Camp David for the weekend. While the family's schedule was private, Mr. Obama enjoyed a few rounds of golf with his close friends.

Unfortunately, a portion of his time was interrupted by conduction official business due to the administration's surveillance of foreign governments and the Egyptian overthrow of President Morsi.

Now that he is finished vacationing, Mr. Obama began working again. During the first 2 days of the week, he received two daily briefings, held a Cabinet Meeting, and meetings with Secretaries Lew and Hagel, and the Congressional Black Caucus. The President also delivered a few statements to the public, the most important of which as about the month long "Occasion of Ramadan".

Links to Interesting Reading

• Happy 4th of July, from our family to yours': Lena Dunham celebrates Independence Day at the White House with beau Jack Antonoff
• Fun. to play the White House on Fourth of July, will stream live; hint at new album plans
• Obama signals he WILL be working during his Camp David weekend, with BlackBerry strapped to his belt and a briefing book in hand
• Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan

President Obama back to work and not too happy looking

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (10 hours total):

• VP Biden (and wife): Washington DC to Prescott Arizona (round trip) : 10 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday July 3 through Tuesday July 9 2013.

Today, Tuesday, July 9, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Then at 10:30 AM, he met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus. In the afternoon, he has 2 meetings. The first is at 2:35 PM with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew. The second is at 4:30 PM with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.
• At noon, Michelle Obama hosts the second annual Kids’ "State Dinner" at the White House.
• VP Biden and his wife will attend a memorial service in Prescott AZ for the 19 firefighters who lost their lives battling the wildfires.

Monday, July 8, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Next, he held a Cabinet Meeting at 10:30 AM. Immediately after, he met with selected leaders of health technology. Afterward (11:50 AM), he made a statement about his Management Agenda. He also make a Statement about the Occasion of Ramadan. He also announced: his nomination of various individuals for Administration Posts; and who he will send to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the President of Mongolia.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

• President Obama O and his family returned to the White House.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

• President Obama convened a conference call with the National Security Council regarding the situation in Egypt.

Friday, July 5, 2013

• President Obama went to Camp David for the weekend with his family. There, he went golfing with North Carolina Democrat Martin Nesbitt and Dr. Eric Whitaker.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

• President Obama hosted a 4th of July barbecue on the South Lawn that included fireworks and a performance by Indie band Fun.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

• President Obama spoke to Chancellor Merkel of Germany regarding U.S. surveillance activities targeted at European allies and partners. He also made a statement about Egypt.