DNC fundrasing event in Dallas & White House Correspondent's Association Dinner the focus of Obama's energies

There was not much work for President Obama last week. During that time, he received only 2 daily briefings, met with  Secretary of Defense Hagel, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew, and U.S. business leaders with a significant presence in Mexico and Central America. He also had lunch with VP Biden, and made a few announcements.

But, he did deliver remarks to Planned Parenthood, the National Academy of Sciences, and attended a DNC fundraising event in Dallas TX. In order to justify the taxpayer expense for this DNC event, he attended the opening of the Bush Library and spoke at the Baylor University memorial service for those killed in the West, TX explosion.

The highlight for the President was his attendance and speaking engagement at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• VP Biden: Washington to Sedona AZ (round trip)  : 12 hours
• Mr. & Mrs. Obama: Washington to Dallas TX (round trip)  : 6 hours
• VP Biden: Washington to Boston MA (round trip)  : 3 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday April 24 through Tuesday April 30 2013.

Today, Tuesday, April 30, 2013

• President Obama started the day at 10:30 by speaking with the press. At 11:45 AM, he will make an employment announcement for veterans and military spouses. Next, he will have lunch with VP Biden. He will be free until 4:30 PM, when he meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel.
• Mr. Biden hosted a breakfast for John Kerry. Later, he will join Mr. Obama in making an employment announcement. Shortly, after, the two will have lunch together. In the afternoon, he also meets with Chuck Hagel. However, in the evening, he will attend a event for his son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.

Monday, April 29, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Then, he delivered remarks at the National Academy of Sciences 150th Anniversary. Lastly, he made a personnel announcement at 2:10 PM. He also met with a courageous 7 year old boy who is fighting brain cancer.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

• President Obama delivered jokes and other remarks at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

Friday, April 26, 2013

• President Obama delivered remarks to the Planned Parenthood Gala participants at 11:20 AM. In the afternoon, he held a meeting with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan (1:55 pm), and one with U.S. business leaders (3:00 PM).
• VP Biden met with President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia at the Enchantment Resort in Sedona AZ. He also attended the opening dinner for the McCain Institute.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

• President Obama, along with his wife, Mr. Obama delivered remarks at the George W. Bush Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony at 11:00 AM.  Then, at 3:00 PM, he delivered remarks at the memorial service at Baylor University. The two then left Dallas and flew back to Washington DC on Air Force One.
• VP Biden met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan at 8:30 AM. In the afternoon, he met with gun safety advocates.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 11:45 AM. At 3:30 PM, he met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew. Then, both he and Michelle Obama boarded Air Force One and flew to Dallas TX in order to attend a DNC campaign fundraising event.
• Mr. Biden and his wife Jill flew to Boston MA to attend a memorial service for the slain MIT officer.