Obama's celebrate coming Sequestration by hosting dinner, Big Bird, and Oscar Presentation at White House

Friday March 1st is the day when the Administration's 2011 proposed Sequestration becomes effective. And as the President warns of looming layoffs and seeks more tax revenue from those still working, the First Family spent the week lavishly spending and entertaining themselves.

To divert attention from themselves, the President first sat for television and radio interviews, presumably foretelling the "Doom and Gloom" of the Sequestration Automatic Budget Cuts (see Weekly Address: Congress Must Act Now to Stop the Sequester)

But while he was doing this, Michelle Obama was hosting Big Bird at the White House for purposes of kicking off her 3rd year promoting "Let's Move" on Thursday. Then Friday, she flew to New York and taped an appearance on Jimmy Fallon. While she was gone, Mr. Obama was hosting he Prime Minister of Japan at the White House.

When Sunday arrived, the two hosted the annual Governor's Dinner in the White House State Room.

However, the big moment came late on Sunday evening when Mrs. Obama presented the Oscar for the Best Picture, Argo.


Keeping with the theme, both Obama's appeared and spoke at the National Governors Meeting on Monday.

Now today, President Obama is hopping on Air Force One and flying to Virginia to give a one hour speech about sequester. While he is away, Mrs. Obama again flew to New York City and appeared on Good Morning America.

All this, and Sequestration is less than 3 days away!

To be fair, Mr. Obama did attend to a little U.S. Governmental business. During the week, he received daily briefings each weekday morning, met with John Kerry, and with his senior advisers once.

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday February 20 through Tuesday February 26 2013.

Today, Tuesday, February 26, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:05 AM. Then fifty minutes later, he left the White House and flew to Newport News VA. There, he will make a speech about sequester at 1:05 PM. One hour later, he will fly back to DC and be in the White House by 3:05 PM. 
• Mrs. Obama flew to New York City and appeared on Good Morning America. (see: Healthier Recipes Now Just a Click Away)

Monday, February 25, 2013

• President Obama attended a daily briefing at 10:00 AM. He then delivered remarks to the National Governors Association at 11:05 AM. Interestingly, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden also spoke there, asking the Governors to help lower the State professional licensing requirements for military personnel and their spouses.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

• President Obama hosted the National Governors Association Dinner in the State Dining Room.
• Mrs. Obama announced the Best Picture Oscar winner live from the White House.

Friday, February 22, 2013

• President Obama began the day at 10:15 AM with a daily briefing. Then, at 11 AM, he attended the Democratic Governors Association Meeting. Next, Mr. Obama held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Lastly, he and VP Biden had lunch with the Prime Minister at 1:15 PM.
• Michelle Obama flew to New York City and taped an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon".

Thursday, February 21, 2013

• President Obama started the day with an early with a 9:30 AM daily briefing. He then met with his Senior advisers at 10:45 AM. When that was over 45 minutes later, Mr. Obama recorded radio interviewed with Al Sharpton, Joe Madison and Yolanda Adams (11:25 AM).
• Mrs. Obama filmed two Public Service Announcements with Big Bird at the White House (see Big Bird Visits the White House)

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Next up on his agenda was lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. After, Mr. Obama was interviewed by regional TV outlets at 2 PM. Lastly, he and Mr. Biden met with John Kerry.