A Fourth of July BBQ & Concert, Golfing, and a Ramadan Statement keep Obama Happy

After returning from a luxurious week in Africa, President Obama and family arrived back at the White House in time for their 4th of July bash. The day was filled with barbeque fun, television stars, and featured a concert by the band Fun.  In the evening, the President delivered a magnificent fireworks show to both the invited guests, and the residents of Washington DC.

Fun performing at the White House (nydailynews.com)

On Friday, he took his family to Camp David for the weekend. While the family's schedule was private, Mr. Obama enjoyed a few rounds of golf with his close friends.

Unfortunately, a portion of his time was interrupted by conduction official business due to the administration's surveillance of foreign governments and the Egyptian overthrow of President Morsi.

Now that he is finished vacationing, Mr. Obama began working again. During the first 2 days of the week, he received two daily briefings, held a Cabinet Meeting, and meetings with Secretaries Lew and Hagel, and the Congressional Black Caucus. The President also delivered a few statements to the public, the most important of which as about the month long "Occasion of Ramadan".

Links to Interesting Reading

• Happy 4th of July, from our family to yours': Lena Dunham celebrates Independence Day at the White House with beau Jack Antonoff
• Fun. to play the White House on Fourth of July, will stream live; hint at new album plans
• Obama signals he WILL be working during his Camp David weekend, with BlackBerry strapped to his belt and a briefing book in hand
• Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan

President Obama back to work and not too happy looking

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (10 hours total):

• VP Biden (and wife): Washington DC to Prescott Arizona (round trip) : 10 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday July 3 through Tuesday July 9 2013.

Today, Tuesday, July 9, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Then at 10:30 AM, he met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus. In the afternoon, he has 2 meetings. The first is at 2:35 PM with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew. The second is at 4:30 PM with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel.
• At noon, Michelle Obama hosts the second annual Kids’ "State Dinner" at the White House.
• VP Biden and his wife will attend a memorial service in Prescott AZ for the 19 firefighters who lost their lives battling the wildfires.

Monday, July 8, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Next, he held a Cabinet Meeting at 10:30 AM. Immediately after, he met with selected leaders of health technology. Afterward (11:50 AM), he made a statement about his Management Agenda. He also make a Statement about the Occasion of Ramadan. He also announced: his nomination of various individuals for Administration Posts; and who he will send to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the President of Mongolia.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

• President Obama O and his family returned to the White House.

Saturday, July 6, 2013

• President Obama convened a conference call with the National Security Council regarding the situation in Egypt.

Friday, July 5, 2013

• President Obama went to Camp David for the weekend with his family. There, he went golfing with North Carolina Democrat Martin Nesbitt and Dr. Eric Whitaker.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

• President Obama hosted a 4th of July barbecue on the South Lawn that included fireworks and a performance by Indie band Fun.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

• President Obama spoke to Chancellor Merkel of Germany regarding U.S. surveillance activities targeted at European allies and partners. He also made a statement about Egypt.

US Taxpayers treat "hardly working" Obama & family to $60 Million African tour

Less than 2 weeks after taking his family, including his mother-in-law and half-sister, to Ireland and Germany, President Obama embarked on a week long African tour. The group visited Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania.

Officially, the reason for the trip was "to reinforce U.S. commitment to expanding economic growth, meaning we taxpayers will be sending more money to those counties".

Estimates for this vacation range from $60 to $100 million. But, since the family has removed public visitors from the White House, stopped Armed Forces participation in Air Shows, eliminated fireworks from various Army, Marine, Navy, and Air Force bases, and furloughed various workers, cost is not a factor.

Joining Mr. Obama on the trip was his wife, children, mother-in-law, and niece.

During this time, Mr. Obama did not participate in any daily briefings or work with senior advisers. However, he did find time to call certain Congressional leaders for the purpose to persuade them to open America's doors to illegal immigrants. 

Read More about his African Trip:

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• FLOTUS Travel Journal: Robben Island, An Experience We Will Never Forget
• President Obama's trip to Africa - Photo Gallery
• For President Obama’s summer trips abroad ... it’s all about family
• White House doesn’t have ‘figure on costs’ of Africa trip
• Obama Spends $100 Million On Family Trip To Africa But Cancels Marines’ July 4th Fireworks…
• Cost of Obama’s Africa trip under fire, overshadows economic, democracy focus

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (36 hours total):

• President Obama (and family):  Dar es Salaam Tanzania to White House  : 15 hours
• President Obama (and family):  Cape Town South Africa to Dar es Salaam Tanzania : 4.5 hours
• President Obama (and family):  Dakar Senegal to Cape Town South Africa:8 hours
• President Obama (and family):  White House to Dakar Senegal  : 8.5  hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday June 26 through Tuesday July 2 2013.


Today, Tuesday, July 2, 2013

• President Obama met with Embassy personnel in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Then he participated in a wreath laying ceremony at the 1998 Embassy Bombing Memorial. After that, he went to the Ubungo Symbion Power Plant to watch a "Soccket Ball" demonstration, toured the facility, and delivered remarks. Lastly, he and the First Family boarded Air Force One and flew back to Washington DC.

Monday, July 1, 2013

From Politico Photo Gallery

• President Obama left Cape Town South Africa and flew to Dar Es Salaam Tanzania. There, he participated in a number of ceremonies, and had dinner with President Kikwets.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

• The Obama family visited Robben Island, former prison where Nelson Mandela was held.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

• President Obama took part in various ceremonies and meetings.

Friday, June 28, 2013

• President Obama participated in a "Feed the Future Food Security" event. Then, they left Senegal and flew to South Africa.

 
Thursday, June 27, 2013

• Mr. Obama and family arrived at the Presidential Palace and was welcomed by President Macky Sall of the Republic of Senegal. Next, he attended few meetings and the family traveled  to Goree Island where they toured Maison Des Esclaves. That was followed by dinner with President Sall.

From Politico Photo Gallery

 Wednesday, June 26, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 8:45 AM along with his family and they all flew to Dakar Senegal.

The uneventful life of President Obama

After returning from Germany last Wednesday, President Obama relaxed for a few days. First, he took Thursday off, and scheduled only 3 1/2 hours of activities for Friday.  Nothing was then planned until 11 AM on Monday when he attended a few meetings. Today, he focused on lunch and speaking about Climate Change and meeting with Congressional Leadership.

All together, Mr. Obama received 3 daily briefings and met with senior advisers twice.

VP Biden's schedule was relatively inactive as well. The highlight for him was flying to Las Vegas Nevada and spending a couple of days speaking.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (24 hours total):

• VP Biden (and family): Washington DC to Las Vegas NV (round trip)  : 14 hours
• President Obama (and family): Berlin Germany to White House : 10 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday June 19 through Tuesday June 25 2013.


Today, Tuesday, June 25, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 11:15 AM. He will then meet with his senior advisers at noon, and then have lunch with VP Biden at 12:30 PM in which he spends more time eating than with his advisors or the briefing. At 1:55 PM, he will deliver remarks on Climate Change. An hour and a half later (3:5 PM), he will meet with the Congressional Leadership. He finished the day at 4:45 PM by attending a meeting with Secretary of Defense Hague.
• VP Biden attends a dinner for he Democratic National Committee.

Monday, June 24, 2013

• President Obama began the day with an 11:00 AM daily briefing. After, he met with Secretary of Treasury Jack Lew at 11:45 AM. Lastly, he met with CEO's and other business owners to discuss immigration reform. We also know that he met with Rob Nabors the Depuity Chief of Staff for Policy, and Miguel Rodriguez, Director of Legislative Affairs.

Friday, June 21, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:45 AM. Then he met with his senior advisers at 11:30. He finished the day after making a 2:05 PM personnel announcement.
• VP Biden delivered remarks to the 81st Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Las Vegas Nevada.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

• President Obama nothing scheduled.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at Esperanza’s 2013 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. Left Washington and foew to Las Vegas to deliver remarks to the League of United Latin American Citizens Youth and Yound Adults.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

• President Obama finished his trip to Germany by spending the day meeting with various German leaders, and having dinner. Afterward, he and his family boarded Air Force One and flew back to the United States.

Summertime: Obama & Biden spend 34 hours on Air Force One & Two flying with family to campaign events and international summits

The Obama's and Biden's spent the past 7 days flying around the country and across the ocean attending fundraising campaign events and attending international meetings.

For his part, Mr. Obama took a day to fly to Boston MA and Miami FL in order to attend DNC events. When he was in Washington DC, he hosted a Father's Day Luncheon, welcomed the WNBA Champion Fever to the White House, and spoke about LGBT Pride. To be fair, he did spend one hour or two receiving 2 daily briefings, and met with a Congressman.  This week, he flew to Dublin Ireland and attended a 2 day G8 Summit. He also thought this would be a great opportunity for his wife, children, and others to visit that country, staying in extravagant hotels.

• With president at G8, Michelle Obama enjoys Irish links 
• First lady Michelle Obama claims ritzy digs during Irish visit
• Michelle Obama's $5 Million Ireland Visit

Meanwhile, VP Biden took his wife Jill to California for a few days where they attended a few campaign fundraising events as well.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (34.5 hours total):

• President Obama (and family): Northern Ireland to Berlin Germany  : 4.5 hours
• President Obama (and family): White House to Belfast Northern Ireland  : 10.5 hours
• President Obama: White House to Boston MA to Miami FL to Washington DC : ( 1.5 + 3.5 + 2.5 ) = 7.5 hours
• VP Biden and wife : Washington DC to Camp Pendleton, Calif. (round trip)  : 12 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday June 12 through Tuesday June 18 2013.

Today, Tuesday, June 18, 2013

• President Obama attends the second day of the G8 Summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland. The activities included participating: in a family photo; plenary sessions; walking ant talking with UK Prime Minister David Cameron and Taoiseach Enda Kenny of Ireland; eating lunch; and meeting with PM Cameron, Chancellor Merkel of Germany, President Hollande of France, PM Letta of Italy, and PM Zeidan of Libya. When the Summit ends, Mr. Obama will leave Northern Ireland and fly to Berlin Germany.
• VP Biden talked about gun violence again.

Monday, June 17, 2013

• President Obama flew to Belfast Northern Ireland where he participated in the first day of the G8 Summit. There, he spoke at the Waterfront, met with Prime Minister Cameron, various leaders on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, delivered a statement, met with President Putin of Russia, attended a session, annd had dinner.
• While Mr. Obama attended meetings, Michelle Obama, their children, and other guests enjoyed Ireland on our dollar.

Saturday, June 15, 2013

• VP Biden attended a campaign event at Hobee's coffee shop.

Friday, June 14, 2013

• President Obama - received a daily briefing at 9:45 AM. Next, he hosted a Fathers's Day Luncheon at 11:30 AM. And, he finished the day by welcoming the WNBA Champion Indiana Fever to the White House.
• VP Biden attended a DNC event with his wife in California.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

• Mister Obama received a daily briefing at 11 AM. Then, at 11:40 AM, he met with Congressman John Dingell. Lastly, he spoke about Gay Pride at 5:05 PM.
• VP Biden delivered remarks at a celebration recognizing the Honorable John D. Dingell.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

• President Obama left the White House at 10 AM and flew to Boston MA, where he delivered remarks at a campaign fundraising event for Ed Markey. He then left Boston and flew to Miami FL where he attended to evening DNC events. He returned to the White House late that evening.

Mr. Obama evades scandals by attending fundraisers, meeting foreign Presidents, hosting a movie screenings and football team, and golfing (of course)

President Obama spent around 17 hours this week flying to North Carolina and various cities in California.  In addition, he visited a Middle School, attended 3 fundraising events, had lunch with the Vice President, welcomed the Baltimore Ravens to the White House, hosted a private movie screening at the White House, and played a round of golf.

On the official side, he: met with the Presidents of Peru and China; made 2 personnel announcements; met once with Secretaries Lew and Hagel, and his senior advisers; delivered two personnel announcements and received 3 daily briefings. All together, these activities accounted for 16 hours of his time.

Obviously missing from his agenda is any time devoted to the discussion of the current scandals, or the planning and updates of the IRS and NSA spying on American citizens.

In addition to Mr. Obama's campaign fundraising efforts, both Vice President Biden and Michelle Obama attended two other fundraisers as well.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (21 hours total):

• President Obama: White House to Mooresville NC : 1.5 hours
• President Obama: Mooresville NC to San Jose CA (Palo Alto): 6.5 hours
• President Obama: San Jose CA to Los Angeles CA: 1.5 hours
• President Obama: Los Angeles CA to Palm Springs CA: 1 hour
• President Obama: Palm Springs CA to Washington DC : 6.5 hours
• VP Biden & Wife: Washington DC to New York City (round trip)  : 3 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Tyson's Corner, Virginia (round trip) : 1 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday June 5 through Tuesday June 11 2013.


Today, Tuesday, June 11, 2013

• President Obama started the day with a 9:30 AM daily briefing. At 11:20 AM, he holds a meeting with President Ollanta Humala of Peru. He is then free until 4:30 PM when he will meet with Secretary of Defense Hagel. Lastly, he hosts a private screening of "The Presidents' Gatekeepers" at the White House.
• VP Biden attends a campaign event for Rep. Ed Markey.

Monday, June 10, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Then at 11 AM, he delivered remarks about the Equal Pay Act. He then had a brief meeting with his senior advisers at 12 noon. This was followed by a 12:30 PM lunch with VP Biden. He finished the day after giving a 2:10 PM personnel announcement.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

• President Obama completed his meetings with President Xi Jinping and played a round of golf with his friends from Hawaii.

Friday, June 7, 2013

• President Obama spoke to reporters about the Affordable Care Act at 11:50 AM, then left San Jose CA and flew to Los Angeles where he attended a 3:00 PM DNC Fundraiser at a private residence. He then boarded Air Force One again at 5:05 PM and flew to Palm Springs CA where he spent two days with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at the Annenberg Retreat at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage.

Thursday, June 6, 2013

• Mister Obama left the White House at 12:05 PM and flew to North Carolina where he toured the Mooresville Middle School and delivered remarks. He left NC at 4:15 PM and flew to California where he attended two DSCC campaign fundraising events. The first was at a private residence in Palo Alto, and the second was at a private residence in Portola Valley.
• Michelle Obama attended a fundraiser at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Tyson's Corner VA.

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 10:15 AM. Afterward, he met with Secretary of Treasury Lew at 11 AM. Shortly after noon (12:10 PM), he welcomed the Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House. He wrapped up his day after giving a 2:15 PM personnel announcement.
• VP Biden, and his wife Jill, attended a funeral service for Frank Lautenberg in New York City.

Air Force One and Two booked 19 hours in the air, seven hours more than Obama actually worked

The President, First Lady, and the entire Vice Presidential family were busy flying to various locations. All together, the four of them booked around 19 flight hours. While the Vice President completed his South American junket, Mr. Obama flew to Chicago IL to attend 2 democratic fundraisers; and Mrs. Obama flew to Boston MA and New York City to attend 3 fundraisers.

With regard to conducting this nations business, President Obama received 4 daily briefings and met with his senior advisers twice. He also met with the President of Chile and the NATO Secretary General. Additionally, he delivered 2 statements, announced the appointment of several personnel, visited Walter Reed Hospital, and had lunch with VP Biden. When combined, he spent approximately 12 hours tending to official USA business.

Weekly Air Force One and Helicopter flying time (19 hours total):

• President Obama: White House to Chicago IL (round trip)  : 4 hours
• Michelle Obama: White House to Boston MA to New York City to Washington DC  : 1.5 + 1.5 + 1.5 = 4.5 hours
• Vice President Biden & Wife: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Brazilia, Brazil : 1.5 hours
• Vice President Biden & Wife: Brazilia, Brazil to Washington DC: 9 hours

Below is a summary of President Obama's official schedule during the week of Wednesday May 29 through Tuesday June 4 2013.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:30 AM. Then, at 10:30 AM, he delivered a statement in the Rose Garden. At 11:10, the President held a bilateral meeting with Chilean President Sebastián Piñera. Next was a 12:30 PM lunch with VP Biden. At 2:20 PM, he left the White House and traveled to Bethesda MD where he visited Walter Reed National Medical Center. He was back in the White House by 4:45 PM.
• VP Biden delivered remarks to the American-Turkish Council’s 32nd Annual Conference.

Monday, June 3, 2013

• Mister Obama delivered the opening remarks at the White House Mental Health Conference at 9:55 AM. He then received a daily briefing at 10:30 AM. Lastly, he met with his senior advisers at 11:15 AM.
• VP Biden gave the closing remarks at the WH Mental Health Conference at 2 PM.

Friday, May 31, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 9:40 AM. Then at 10:20 AM, he spoke about student loans (10:20 AM). He ended the day with a 10:50 AM meeting with NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in the Oval Office.
• VP Biden met with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, and then delivered statements to the press.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

• President Obama left Chicago IL at 12:55 PM and flew back to DC. He was back in the White House at 2:55 PM.
• VP Biden, along with his wife Jill, met with U.S Embassy staff in Rio de Janeriro. They then flew to Brasilia where they met with Embassy staff in that foreign city.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

• President Obama received a daily briefing at 11:00 AM. Then at noon, he met with his senior advisers. At 3:55 PM, he left the White House and flew to Chicago IL where he attended 2 DCCC events.
• Michelle Obama flew to Boston MA where she delivered remarks at a DSCC event. She then flew to New York City where she attended two more Fundraising events.
• VP Biden delivered a speech on the U.S.-Brazil partnership at Pier Maua.
• Jill Biden visited the Coletivo Varejo program.

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.