West Wing Week: "Open for Business"

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Friday, April 15, 2011

West Wing Week: "Open for Business"
West Wing Week is your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, with the threat of a government shutdown averted, President Obama focused on fiscal responsibility and balancing the need to cut spending and the deficit while continuing to support education, clean energy, and other investments needed to win the future. The Amir of Qatar also visited the White House.
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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

12:55 PM: The President departs Chicago, Illinois en route Andrews Air Force Base
1:00 PM: The Vice President meets with Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, and senior advisors to discuss fiscal policy
2:35 PM: The Vice President meets with Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jacob Lew, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, and senior advisors to discuss fiscal policy
2:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House
3:20 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with leadership of the National Conference of State Legislators