Another White House Concert and trips to 3 states keep Mr. Obama busy while the Biden's visit South America

As the scandals continue to unfold, the President avoids the controversies by separating himself from his governing duties.

During the past week, Mr. Obama received two daily briefings, and met once with his senior advisers, Secretary of Treasury Lew, and Secretary of Defense Hagel once.

The remainder of his time was spent traveling to Oklahoma, Maryland, and New Jersey. He also delivered a couple of speeches, hosted a breakfast, and participated in a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony.

Carole King honored at White House

The highlight of his week was hosting another concert at the White House.

In order to prevent Vice President Biden from making any embarrassing statements, he and his wife are being treated to a week long getaway trip to Columbia, Trinidad, and Brazil.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (25 hours total):

• President Obama: White House to Asbury Park NJ (round trip)  : 3 hours
• President Obama: White House to Annapolis, MD (round trip)  : 1 hours
• President Obama: White House to Oklahoma City OK (round trip)  : 6 hours
• Vice President Biden & Wife: DC to Bogota Columbia to Trinidad : 5.5 + 2.5 = 8 hours
• Vice President Biden & Wife: Haiti and flew to Rio De Janeiro Brazil : 7 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 22 through Tuesday May 28 2013.

Today, Tuesday, May 28, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 10:05 AM and flew to Asbury Park, NJ. There, he tours the rebuilding progress and delivers remarks at 1:30 PM. He will then fly back to DC and meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel at 4:30 PM. Then, at 5:30 PM, he will make a speech from the East Room.
• Mr. & Mrs. Biden left Haiti and flew to RioDe Janeiro Brazil.

Monday, May 27, 2013

• President Obama, and his wife Michelle, hosted a 9:30 AM breakfast in honor of Gold Star Families. At 11:00 AM, he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivered remarks at Arlington National Cemetery afterward.
• VP Biden met with Colombian President Juan Miguel Santos in Bogota. That night, the family flew to Trinidad and met with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Sunday, May 26, 2013

• Mr. Obama left DC at 9:45 AM and flew to Oklahoma City and toured the tornado damage and met with victims and first responders. He returned to the White House at 7:30 PM.
• VP Biden and his wife Jill began a 6 day tour of South America and the Caribbean islands to discuss economic growth. On Sunday, they flew to Columbia.

Friday, May 24, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 9:20 AM and traveled to Annapolis MD, where he delivered the commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy. He arrived back in DC at 1:10 PM, and signed a bill at 2:15 PM.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM, and then met with his senior advisers at 11 AM. He ate lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM, and then made a speech on counter-terrorism at 2:00 PM.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. Then at 4:15 PM, he with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew. In the evening, he and his wife hosted the Gershwin Prize Concert at the White House.

Four scandals, 4 commencement address, and 4 for golf round out Obama's week

This was a tough week for President Obama. During this time, 3 new scandals emerged and Benghazi fueled up again. But through it all, the President found the time to attend a DNC fundraiser in Atlanta, spend a day in Baltimore, and play a round of golf.

He did, however, receive 3 daily briefings, met with his senior advisers twice, and spent some time trying to advance undocumented immigrants.

In addition to his flying around, both his wife Michelle, and Jill Biden used our Air Force One planes to deliver commencement addresses in Tennessee and New Mexico.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• President Obama: White House to Atlanta Georgia (round trip)  : 4 hours
• President Obama: White House to Baltimore Maryland (round trip)  : 1 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Nashville Tennessee (round trip)  : 4 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Bowie Maryland (round trip)  : 1 hours
• Jill Biden: Washington DC to Crownpoint New Mexico (round trip)  : 8 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 15 through Tuesday May 21 2013.


Today, Tuesday, May 21, 2013

• President Obama received a briefing about Oklahoma tornado response and severe weather at 9:30 AM. Then, at 10 AM, he delivered a statement to the country regarding the devastating twister.  This was followed by a daily briefing 15 minutes later. Next, he met with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants at 11 AM. The President is then free until 4:30 PM when he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel.
• VP Biden delivers remarks at a reception hosted by the DNC in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month at 5:30 PM.

Monday, May 20, 2013

• Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM. He then met with his senior advisers at 11:30 AM. Lastly, he held a bilateral meeting with His Excellency President Thein Sein of Myanmar at 2:10 PM.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

• President Obama traveled to Atlanta Georgia where he delivered the commencement address to the graduating class at Morehouse College, and then attended a DNC Event.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

• President Obama played golf at Andrews Air Force Base with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, and Let’s Move! and nutrition policy advisor Sam Kass.
• Michelle Obama flew to Nashville TN and spoke to the a high school graduating class.

Friday, May 17, 2013

• Mr. Obama began the day at 10 AM with a daily briefing. At 11 AM, he left the White House and traveled to Baltimore MD. There, he visited an Elementary School, toured Ellicott Dredges and a community center, and delivered brief remarks. Mr. Obama left Baltimore at 3 PM and was back in the White House by 3:25 PM.
• Michelle Obama delivered a speech at the Bowie State University commencement in Bowie Maryland.
• Jill Biden flew to Crownpoint New Mexico and addressed the graduating class of Navajo Technical College.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

• President Obama held a  bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey at 9:50 AM, and later the two held a joint press conference at noon. In mid afternoon, (3:45 PM), he met with Secretary of Defense and others to discuss sexual assault in the military. Next, the President met with his senior advisers at 4:30 PM. He ended the day by hosting a working dinner with PM Erdogan.
• B - Mr. & Mrs. Biden, along with John Kerry, hosted a lunch for Prime Minister Erdogan.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. He then delivered remarks at the National Peace Officers Memorial Service at 11 AM. Mr. Obama then had lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM. He met with Senator John McCain at 4 PM to discuss immigration reform. And, finally, he ended the day meeting with Senior Treasury Officials to discuss the IRS scandals.

No there there, but here's where : Obama fund-raises in New York City, Eats BBQ in Austin TX, and Plays Golf

During the past week, President Obama received 3 daily briefings, and met once with Secretaries Hagel and Lew. He also met with UK Prime Minister Cameron, electric utility CEOs, and Asia Pacific leaders. Altogether, he spent approximately 8 hours of the week attending to official business.

Much of the remaining portion of Mr. Obama's time was free. However, he did spend two days on the road and one day golfing. First he flew to Austin Texas to deliver remarks. Next, he flew to New York City and dedicated the day to Democratic fundraising events. Also, he hosted a dinner at the Jefferson Hotel for select Democratic House leaders.

Because Mr. Obama spends so little time tending to U.S. affairs, it is little wonder that he insists that he knows nothing about the IRS targeting conservative groups or about Benghazi.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• President Obama: White House to New York City (round trip)  : 3 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Richmond Kentucky (round trip)  : 4 hours
• President Obama: White House to Austin Texas (round trip)  : 7 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 8 through Tuesday May 14 2013.


Today, Tuesday, May 14, 2013
President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:20 AM. His day is free until 4:35 PM when he meets with Secretary of Defense Hagel.

Monday, May 13, 2013

• President Obama began the day at 10:00 AM when he held a meeting with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom. The two leaders then held a joint press conference at 11:15 AM.  Mr. Obama left the White House at 1:55 PM and flew to New York City where he attended 3 Democratic fundraising events. The first two were for the DNC. One was held at the home of Harvey Weinstein. The second was at the home of Alexandra Stanton and Sam Natapoff. The third event was a joint venture between the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and it was held at the Waldorf. Mr. Obama returned to Washington at 11:05 PM.

Saturday, May 11, 2013

• Mr. Obama honored the 2013 National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS award winners. He also played a round of golf with White House aides Marvin Nicholson, Mike Brush and Joe Paulsen.
• Michelle Obama speaks at the Eastern Kentucky University commencement in Richmond, KY.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a Gala Reception hosted by Governor Jack Markell and Carla Markell in Delaware.

Friday, May 10, 2013

• Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM. In the afternoon (2:40 PM), he delivered a statement on the Affordable Care Act.

Thursday, May 9, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 9:5 AM and flew on Air Force One to Austin TX. There, he toured classrooms and spoke at Manor New Technology High School. Next, he went to Applied Materials Inc where he toured their facilities and delivered remarks. He left Austin at 6:35 PM and flew back to Washington DC.
• Michelle Obama and Jill Biden hosted a Mother's Day tea 
• VP Biden hosted a breakfast meeting with Senator Patty Murray. At night, he was the keynote speaker at the 25th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner of the Congressional Fire Services Institute in Washington.

President Obama eats lunch at Stubb's BBQ in Austin TX

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. At 2:25 PM, he met with electric utility CEOs. Next, he met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew at 4:00 PM. At 5:30 PM, he met with a  group of Asian American and Pacific Islanders national leaders. Lastly, he hosted a 6:30 PM dinner with members of the House Democratic Leadership at the Jefferson Hotel.
• VP Biden was the keynote speaker at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ 19th Annual Gala Awards Dinner.

Mexico, Costa Rica, Golf, and DNC Events occupy Mr. Obama's schedule

President Obama's past week was dedicated to stimulating the economies of Mexico and Costa Rica. For this, he flew on Air Force One to Mexico City and San Jose and met with the respective leaders of those two countries. Upon returning back to Washington DC, the President spent one day traveling to Columbus Ohio and delivered the commencement address to the graduates of Ohio State University. The next day, he played golf with senators of both parties. Today, he spend most of the day meeting with the President of Korea.

The country remained safe because he attended 2 daily briefings and met with his senior advisers twice. In addition, he met with Secretaries Hagel, Kerry and Lew.

Tonight, Mr. Obama returns to his political roots by participating in a DNC event in Washington.


Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• President Obama : White House to Columbus OH (round trip)  : 3 hours
• President Obama : White House - Mexico City Mexico - San Jose, Costa Rica - Washington DC : 12 hours
• VP Biden : Washington DC to Columbia SC (round trip)  : 3 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 1 through Tuesday May 7 2013.

Today, Tuesday, May 07, 2013

• President Obama begins the day with a 9:30 AM daily briefing. At 11:15 AM, he and VP Biden hold a bilateral meeting with President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea. The three will then have lunch. After eating, Mr. Obama and President Park Geun-hye hold a press conference. At 3:50 PM, the President will meet with his senior advisers. That will be followed with a meeting with Secretary of Defense Hagel. Mr. Obama's day ends with a DNC event at the St. Regis Hotel at 5:35 PM.
• Michelle Obama signs copies of her new book at he Politics & Prose bookstore.
• Mr. Biden - delivers remarks at the 2013 Annual Gala Dinner of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

Monday, May 06, 2013

• President Obama spent the day golfing with 2 republican and 1 democratic senators.

Sunday, May 05, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 9:45 AM and flew to Columbus Ohio where he delivered the commencement address at Ohio State University. He was back on Air Force One by 2:05 PM and returned back to Washington.

Friday, May 03, 2013

• President Obama delivered remarks at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City and then met with Mexican entrepreneurs. He then flew to San Jose Costa Rica, where he greeted US Embassy personnel, and held meetings with President Chinchilla. Later, he attended a cultural event with Costa Rican youth and held a press conference. Lastly, he participated in a photo session and attended a working dinner with Central American Integration System leaders.
• Mr. and Mrs. Biden hosted their annual Cinco de Mayo breakfast. At night, Mr. Biden traveled to Columbia, SC and delivered remarks at the South Carolina Democratic Party’s 2013 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Thursday, May 02, 2013

• Mr. Obama made a personnel announcement at 10:15 AM. He then boarded Air Force One and flew to Mexico City Mexico. There, he met with President Peña Nieto, attended a press conference, and ate dinner.
• VP Biden talked with law enforcement officials about gun safety.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 PM. Then, he met with his senior advisers at 10:30 AM. In the afternoon, (2:15 PM), he made a personnel announcement, and then met with Secretary of State Kerry, and Secretary of Treasury Lew.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at an event for the D.C. Volunteer Lawyers Project.

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.

White House Dinners and Receptions Highlight Obama's Work Week

The big thing for President Obama this week was hosting dinners, receptions, and greeting important folks at the White House.  For dinners, he first entertained Democratic senators last Wednesday, and today we are feeding bipartisan women senators.  The President also welcomed the National Teacher of the Year, hosted the White House Science Fair, Wounded Warriors and hosted a reception for Greek Independence Day.

In addition to this hard work, he received 4 daily briefings, met with his senior advisers twice, Jack Lew once, and the Amir of Qatar.

Mr. Obama and Michelle escaped Washington one day by flying to Boston to attend an Interfaith Ceremony for the slain victims of the Boston bombings.


Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• VP Biden and wife : Washington DC to New York City (round trip) : 3 hours
• VP Biden: Washington DC to Detroit MI (round trip) : 3 hours
• Mr. Obama & wife : White House to Boston MA ( round trip ) : 3 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday April 17 through Tuesday April 23 2013.

Today, Tuesday, April 23, 2013

• President Obama started the day with a 10:15 AM daily briefing. Then at 11 AM, he met with his senior advisers. At 2:15 PM, he will honor the 2013 National Teacher of the Year. One half hour later, he will meet with the Amir of Qatar. The President will end the day by hosting a dinner with a bipartisan group of women Senators.
• VP Biden meets with the Amir of Qatar.  In the evening, Joe and Jill Biden will travel to New York City and deliver remarks at the TIME 100 dinner at Lincoln Center.

Monday, April 22, 2013

• Mr. Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM. He later viewed science fair projects at 1:35 PM. and then spoke at the White House Science Fair at 2:25 PM. Lastly, he observed a moment of silence honoring the victims of the Boston marathon bombings at 2:30 PM. He also called the Boston Police Commissioner and FBI agent-in-charge of the Boston bombings.
• Jill Biden hosted a reception honoring the 2013 National Teacher of the Year and State Teachers of the Year.

Sunday, April 21, 2013

• Michelle Obama went out to dinner with friends at the Cork Wine Bar in DC.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

• VP Joe Biden flew to Detroit MI and delivered keynote remarks at the Michigan Democratic Party’s 2013 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Friday, April 19, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Afterward, he met with his senior advisors at 11:15 PM.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

• Along with his wife Michelle, President Obama left the White House at 8:20 AM and flew to Boston MA. There, they attended and spoke at an Interfaith Service. They left Boston at 2:55 PM and flew back to DC. At 5:30 PM, Mr. Obama hosted a reception for Greek Independence Day.
• Mr. Biden hosted a breakfast with Secretary of Defense Hagel.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

• President Obama received the daily briefing at 10 AM. At noon, he met with Jack Lew. Four hours later, he welcomed the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to the White House. Then, he delivered remarks on gun violence at 5:30 PM. Finally, he ended the day with a White House dinner for Democratic Senators.

Two football teams and one NASCAR driver entertained President Obama last week

President Obama received 4 daily briefings during the past week, and met with his senior advisers twice.

Additionally, he hosted three sports related receptions and congratulated two basketball teams on their NCAA championship victories.

• Tuesday: Brad Keselowski reception;
• Monday: Alabama Crimson Tide reception;
• Friday: United States Naval Academy football team reception;
• Wednesday: calls to the Louisville and UConn basketball teams.

Other than that, Mr. Obama awarded the Medal of Honor, met with foreign dignitaries, lunched with the Vice President, and hosted a dinner for Republican Senators. 

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time:

• Michelle Obama: White House to Chicago IL (round trip) : 4 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday April 10 through Tuesday April 16 2013.

Today, Tuesday, April 16, 2013

• President Obama delivered a statement about the Boston Marithon bombing attack at 11:30 AM. Next, he will hold a working lunch with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed. At 3:00 PM, Mr. Obama will host a reception celebrating Brad Keselowski's his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. At 3:45 PM, Mr. Obama will met with Sen McCain and Sen. Schumer to discuss immigration reform. And finally, at 4:30 PM, he will meet with Sec of Defense Hagel.
• VP Biden hosted a breakfast with John Kerry. During the afternoon, he will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed. At night, Mr. Biden will speak at the opening ceremony of the John and Frances Angelos Law Center at the University of Baltimore.

Monday, April 15, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. He next met with his senior advisers at 10:30 AM. In the afternoon, he greeted the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide at the White House. Later, he participated in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony. Lastly, he delivered a statement at 6:10 PM regarding the bombings in Boston.

Friday, April 12, 2013

• Mister Obama received a daily briefing at 11:15 AM. Lastly, he presented the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Naval Academy football team.
• Mr. Biden hosted a lunch for actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus at the White House.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

• Mister Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. At 11 AM, he met with members of the Financial Services Forum. At 12:05 PM, he held a conference call with elected officials. Then, at 2:10, he awarded the Medal of Honor to Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army. Lastly, he met with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon at 2:55 PM.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

• President Obama started day with a daily briefing at 10 AM. Then, at 11 AM, he delivered a brief statement about his budget. Fifteen minutes later (11:15 AM), he met with his senior advisers. Next, he had lunch with VP Biden. Aftereard, he met with Jack Lew. And finally, at 6:30 PM, he hosted a dinner for Republican Senators. He also found time to call he NCAA men's and women's basketball champions Louisville and UConn.
• Mrs. Obama flew to Chicago IL to speak at a fundraising event organized by Rahm Emanuel. She also spoke at a local high school for a short time.