THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2012

DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2012

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

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

Also in the afternoon, the President will welcome the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide to the White House to honor their 14th championship and their exceptional 2011-2012 season. The President will also continue his tradition of honoring sports teams for their efforts both on and off the field by recognizing the efforts by the Crimson Tide to give back to their community. This event on the South Lawn is open press.

Later, the President will attend a campaign event in Washington, DC. This event at The W Hotel is closed press.

In-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Wall Sreet Journal
Radio: FOX

EDT

9:30AM Pool Call Time

10:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press

12:00PM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors
Oval Office
Closed Press

2:20PM THE PRESIDENT welcomes the BCS National Champion University of Alabama Crimson Tide to the White House to honor their 14th championship
South Lawn
Open Press (Pre-Set 1:20PM, Final Gather 1:50PM - North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:20PM THE PRESIDENT attends a campaign event
The W Hotel
Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 3:50PM - North Doors of the Palm Room)


Briefing Schedule

1:15PM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

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