And still riding the sequester wave, Mr. Obama took the opportunity to fly to Chicago IL last Friday to visit the Argonne National Laboratory. There, he discussed how limiting the sequester was, but promised to propose a $2 billion grant for research in battery operated power. While the President could have done this from Washington, he felt it was more important to visit this organization in person, primarily because they were donors to his last year's re-election campaign (payback time?).
White House travel privileges were also extended to the Vice President, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Governor Susana Martinez, and Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia. They were given free transportation, hotels, meals, and most likely spending money in order to attend the Inauguration of the new Pope in the Vatican City (Italy).
Later today, the President will fly off to Israel for a few days of meetings there.
Officially, Mr. Obama succeeded in attending 4 daily briefings, and met with his senior advisers, Jack Lew, and John Kerry once each during the week.
One of his highlights was attending a "Organizing for Action" event last week. There, he was able to meet with and talk to many who helped him win re-election last year.
Below is a summary of President Obama's schedule during the week of Wednesday March 13 through Tuesday March 19 2013.
Today, Tuesday, March 19, 2013
- President Obama began the day at 9:45 AM by receiving a daily briefing. Forty-five minutes later, he will meets with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny. A little later, he greets First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland. Obama and Kenny will then attend a St. Patrick's Day lunch at noon. Mr. Obama will then rest until early evening. At 5:45 PM, Mr. and Mrs. Obama will host a St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House. Two hours later, Mr. Obama will leave the party and fly off on Air Force One to Tel Aviv Israel.
- Mrs. Obama delivers remarks at an event honoring women veterans.
- VP Biden and delegation attend Mass for the Inauguration of the new Pope in Vatican City.
Monday, March 18, 2013
- President Obama had a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Then he met with his senior advisers at 11 AM. After, he made a personnel announcement, nominating Thomas Perez for Secretary of Labor. He was free until 4:40 PM when he greeted visitors and delivered remarks at a Women’s History Month Reception held in the White House.
- VP Biden was in Italy. There, he met with a variety of diplomats, including: Italian President Giorgio Napolitano; Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti; President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland; and President Tomislav Nikolic of Serbia.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
- VP Biden, leading the presidential delegation flew to Rome Italy to attend the Pope's Inauguration on Tuesday.
Friday, March 15, 2013
- Mr. Obama left the White House at 10:10 AM and flew to Chicago IL. There, he toured the Argonne National Laboratory and delivered remarks. He left Chicago at 3:45 PM and was back at the White House at 5:35 PM.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
- Mr. Obama began the day by attending a 12:45 PM meeting with the Senate Republican Conference. When that was over, he met with the House Democratic Caucus at 2:15 PM. Lastly, he received a daily briefing at 4:15 PM.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
- Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Then at 1:30 PM, he met with the House Republican Conference. After a short meeting with Sec. of State Kerry (3:05 PM), Mr. Obama met with business leaders beginning at 3:40 PM to talk about cyber-security and immigration reform. That only lasted less than 40 minutes, because Mr. Obama had to meet with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew at 4:30 PM. Finally, Mr. Obama was free to attend and deliver remarks at his "Organizing for Action" campaign style dinner.
- VP Biden traveled to Rockville MD and delivered remarks with Eric Holder.
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