No work and no negotiations, President Obama decides

With the government shutdown having lasted a full week so far, President Obama has voluntarily reduced his workload to the minimum as well. During the past week, he has received 5 daily briefings, lunched with VP Biden, and met with Secretaries Hagel and Lew. Additionally, he has delivered 2 statements, one of which was in Maryland.

Following along the with shutdown, the President decided not to go golfing last weekend, and he also cancelled his trip to Asia. Instead, he sent Secretary of State John Kerry to fill in for him. 

Secretary of State Kerry in Bali ( from breitbart.com )

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• No Presidential travel reported.

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday October 2 through Tuesday October 8 2013.

Today, Tuesday, October 8, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 11:00 Am. At 2 PM, he will deliver a statement and answer questions. Lastly, he will end the day with a 4:30 PM meeting with Secretary of Defense Hagel.

Monday, October 7, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM.

Friday, October 4, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 11:15 AM.

Mr. Obama gets lunch on October 4 2013

Thursday, October 3, 2013

• President Obama delivered remarks at M. Luis Construction Company in Rockville MD at 10:40 AM. That was followed by a 12 noon presidential briefing.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. At 12:05, he met with members of thte Financial Services Forum. He then had lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. Lastly, he met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew at 4:30 PM.