UPDATED:

In the morning, the President will deliver a statement announcing a plan to increase oversight and crack down on manipulation in oil markets in the Rose Garden. This statement is open press.

11:10AM THE PRESIDENT delivers a statement announcing a plan to increase oversight and crack down on manipulation in oil markets
Rose Garden
(Pre-Set 10:15AM--Final Gather 10:45AM--North Doors of the Palm Room)


THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 16, 2012

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2012

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary Geithner in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will welcome Tony Stewart and the 2011 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers to the White House to honor Tony Stewart's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship. The President will also recognize the efforts by Tony Stewart and NASCAR to give back to their community as part of their visit, continuing the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring athletes and sports teams for their efforts on and off the field. The President's remarks on the South Lawn are open press.

In-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Tribune
Radio: AURN

EDT

9:30AM Pool Call Time

10:15AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press

11:30AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press

2:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with Secretary Geithner
Oval Office
Closed Press

4:50PM THE PRESIDENT honors Tony Stewart's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship
South Lawn
Open Press (Pre-set 3:45PM - Final Gather 4:15PM - North Doors of the Palm Room)

Briefing Schedule:

12:30PM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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