But, the President is caving into the pressures from the sequester as well. First, he halted the Tours of the White House. Then today, he announced he is limiting the National Archives hours of operation. He believes both of these actions will help to reduce federal spending by eliminating waste.
On the official Presidential front, Mr. Obama received 5 daily briefings, met with his senior advisers twice, was interviewed by George Stephanopoulos, met with a Sultan, met with the Senate Democratic Caucus, and met with various Arab American groups.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Obama continued her Let's Move! binge. She went to George Washington University and attended a summit, spoke to winners of one of her contests, and held a Twitter Q&A session.
The highlight for her, though, was attending a concert group by Sweet Honey last Thursday night. She treated her mother, Vallerie Jarrett, Eric Holder's wife, and 6 others.
The White House also announced: that plans for the Obama vacation in Martha's Vineyard were beginning to take shape; and that Mrs. Obama's star studded 50th Birthday Party at the White House is also being planned. No expense will be spared.
These are certainly 2 important reasons why we must keep the public out of the White House.
Lastly, the White House Staff announced that the 2013 Easter Egg Roll will be held this year. Besides the Easter egg hunt, there will be various cooking demonstrations, bands playing, and other entertainment!
Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday March 6 through Tuesday March 12 2013.
Today, Tuesday, March 12, 2013
- President Obama received daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Next, he spoke at a meeting of his Export Council. At 11:10 AM, he had a bilateral meeting with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam and then the two ate lunch. Then at 1:30 PM, Mr. Obama will meet with the Senate Democratic Caucus. He will also meet with Chuck Hagel at 4:35 PM. Plus, sometime during the day, Mr. Obama will sit for an interview with George Stephanopoulos, portions of which will be broadcast on tonight's "World News with Diane Sawyer", "Good Morning America" (Wednesday), and "Nightline" (Thursday).
- VP Biden hosted a breakfast meeting with John Kerry. He also attended meetings with Obama and will speak at he National League of Cities’ 2013 Congressional City Conference at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
- President Obama had a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Next on his agenda was a meeting with his senior advisers. Then he had lunch at 12:30 with VP Biden. Later, he called Senator Mark Kirk (Illinois Republican), announced that the National Archives will limit its hours of operation, and with a number of Arab American groups.
- Mrs. Obama held a Twitter Q & A session.
- Mister Obama delivered remarks and told jokes at the Gridiron Dinner at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC.
Friday, March 8, 2013
- President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Then at 10 AM, he met with his senior advisers. Lastly, he finished the day after 11:15 AM when he met with faith leaders and discussed immigration reform.
- Mrs. Obama spoke at a summit about childhood obesity at George Washington University. And, she later honored recipients of the International Women of Courage Award at the State Department with John Kerry.
- President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Next, he had lunch (12:25 PM) with Chris Van Hollen and Paul Ryan. He also signed the Violence Against Women Act at 1:55 PM and delivered remarks.
- Michelle Obama spoke to winners of Let's Move! Communities. At night, she attended a concert held in the Rock at the Howard Theatre with her mother and 7 other guests.
- President Obama had a daily briefing at 11 AM, and then ate lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. In the afternoon, he met with Jack Lew (3 PM), and had dinner with Republican Senators at 6:30 PM.
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