Barack Obama 2012-07-01 2 Appendix A-- Digest of Other White House Announcements The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this book. July 2 In the afternoon, at Camp David, MD, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico to congratulate him on his electoral victory and discuss Mexico-U.S. relations. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the U.S. National Day celebration at the Yeosu Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea, on July 4: Jane Lubchenco (head of delegation); Sung Kim; Wendy S. Cutler; Adam Ereli; and Daniel Dae Kim. July 3 The White House announced that the President will deliver remarks at a naturalization ceremony for Active Duty servicemembers at the White House on July 4. The White House announced that the President will travel to Ohio on July 5. The White House announced that the President will travel to Pennsylvania on July 6. The White House announced that the President will hold a signing ceremony for transportation and student loan rate legislation at the White House on July 6. The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area affected by Tropical Storm Debbie on June 23 and continuing. July 4 In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC. July 5 In the morning, the President traveled to Toledo, OH, were he met with Alan "Jeff" Armes and his wife Cheri, winners of a contest held by his 2012 reelection campaign. Then, he traveled to Maumee, OH, where he began a 2-day bus tour. Later, he taped separate television interviews with Tracy Townsend of WBNS in Columbus, OH, Jim Otte of WHIO in Dayton, OH, and Sheree Paolello of WLWT in Cincinnati, OH, all for later broadcast. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Sandusky, OH. While en route, he stopped at Kozy Corners restaurant in Oak Harbor, OH, where he ordered food and met with patrons. Later, also while en route, he stopped at the Bergman Orchards Farm Market in Port Clinton, OH, where he bought local produce and met with patrons. Later in the afternoon, the President taped separate television interviews with Colleen Marshall of WCMH in Columbus, OH, Mark Allan of WDTN in Dayton, OH, and Clyde Gray of WCPO in Cincinnati, OH, all for later broadcast. Then, he traveled to Parma, OH, arriving in the evening. While en route, he stopped at Ziggy's Pub and Restaurant in Amhest, OH, where he visited with patrons. In the evening, the President traveled to the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn hotel in Akron, OH. The President announced his intention to appoint Tim Carlson as the Federal representative on the Governing Board of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The President announced his intention to appoint Richard Ginman as Chair of the Government Accountability and Transparency Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Don Loranger as a member of the National Security Education Board. July 6 In the morning, the President traveled to Boardman, OH, where he toured the facilities of Summer Garden Food Manufacturing and met with employees. While en route, he stopped at Ann's Place restaurant in Akron, OH, where he ordered breakfast and met with patrons. Later, he traveled to Poland, OH. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA. While en route, he stopped at Kretchman's Bakery in Beaver, OH, where he purchased food and met with patrons. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Wilma Parsons, daughter of Ann's Place owner Josephine "Ann" Harris, who died shortly after the President's morning visit to her restaurant. In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. The White House announced that the President will travel to Cedar Rapids, IA, on July 10. The President declared an emergency in Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding from June 14 through 21. July 8 In the morning, the President returned to the Washington, DC. July 9 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President taped separate interviews with Karen Swensen of WWL in New Orleans, LA, Josh McElveen of WMUR in Manchester, NH, Vicki Dortch of WLKY in Louisville, KY, Oscar Haza of WJAN in Miami, FL, Debra Morgan of WRAL in Raleigh, NC, Gary Metivier of KWQC in Davenport, IA, Kent Wainscott of WISN in Milwaukee, WI, and Jim Snyder of KSNV in Las Vegas, NV, all for later broadcast. Later in the afternoon, at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, the President attended two campaign events. July 10 In the morning, the President traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA. Upon arrival, he participated in a roundtable discussion with Jason K. and Alison S. McLaughlin at their residence. In the afternoon, at the Michael J. Gould Recreation Center at Kirkwood Community College, the President participated in a roundtable interview with local newspaper reporters Mike Ferguson of the Muscatine Journal, Doug Melvold of the Maquoketa Sentinel-Press, Christinia Crippes of the the Hawk Eye, Giles Bruce of the Charles City Press, and David Alexander of the Times-Republican. Later in the afternoon, the President stopped at Deb's Ice Cream and Deli, where he ate ice cream and greeted patrons. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Roanoke, VA, and Hampton, VA, on July 13. The White House announced that the President will travel to Glen Allen, VA, on July 14. The President announced his intention to nominate Dorothy Kosinski to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities. The President announced his intention to nominate Dawn M. Liberi to be Ambassador to Burundi. The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen D. Mull to be Ambassador to Poland. The President announced his intention to nominate Walter North to be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. July 11 In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Democratic congressional leadership. The White House announced that the President will travel to Norfolk, VA, on July 13. The White House announced that the President will travel to Sterling, VA, on July 14. July 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Blue Room, he and Mrs. Obama taped an interview with Charlie Rose of CBS's "Sunday Morning" program for later broadcast. The White House announced that the President will travel to Cincinnati, OH, on July 16. The President announced that he has nominated Angela T. Dickinson to be U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The President announced that he has nominated Mark A. Barnett to be a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade. July 13 In the morning, the President traveled to Virginia Beach, VA. Then, he stopped at Rick's Cafe and met with military spouses Jennifer Farlin, Amber Herbert, and Cari Beauregard. In the afternoon, in a classroom at Green Run High School, the President taped separate interviews with Scott Thuman of WJLA in Washington, DC, and Kim Genardo of WNCN in Raleigh, NC, for later broadcast. Then, he traveled to Hampton, VA, where, at Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall 3219, he spoke with members. In the evening, the President traveled to Roanoke, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Austin, TX, and San Antonio, TX, on July 17. July 14 In the morning, the President traveled to Glen Allen, VA. While en route, he visited Berry's Produce stand in Mechanicsville, VA. In the afternoon, at the Walkerton Tavern and Gardens in Glen Allen, he taped a television interview with Andy Fox of WAVY in Portsmouth, VA, and separate radio interviews with Clovia Lawrence of WKJS in Richmond, VA, and Dominique "Da Diva" and Anguz Black of WOWI in Norfolk, VA, all for later broadcast. Then, he traveled to Clifton, VA. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. July 16 In the morning, the President traveled to Cincinnati, OH, where, upon arrival, he had lunch at Skyline Chili restaurant and met with patrons. In the afternoon, at Music Hall, the President attended a campaign event. Later, also at Music Hall, he taped separate television interviews with Dana Jay of WSYX in Columbus, OH, John Kosich of WEWS in Cleveland, OH, and Rob Wiercinski of WTOL in Toledo, OH, all for later broadcast. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. In the evening, at the Verizon Center, the President, Mrs. Obama, and Vice President Joe Biden attended the U.S. men's 2012 Olympic basketball team's exhibition game against Brazil. Prior to the game, he greeted members of the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2012 NCAA women's basketball champion Baylor University Lady Bears to the White House on July 18. July 17 In the morning, the President traveled to San Antonio, TX. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Austin, TX. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Jacksonville, FL, and West Palm Beach, FL, on July 19. The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, on July 20. The President announced his intention to nominate Bidtah N. Becker to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. The President announced his intention to nominate James B. Cunningham to be Ambassador to Afghanistan. The President announced his intention to nominate Richard G. Olson, Jr., to be Ambassador to Pakistan. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities: Peter H. Bell; Jack M. Brandt; Micki Edelsohn; Ann Hardiman; Alison A. Hillman de Velasquez; Carl M. La Mell; Julie A. Petty; Lauren Potter; Lillian Sugarman; Carol Wheeler; and Sheryl White-Scott. July 18 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack to discuss the Federal Government's efforts to respond to the drought. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they had separate meetings with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. Then, at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, he attended a campaign event. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to express his condolences for the terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in Burgas, Bulgaria, and offer U.S. assistance. He also had a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia to discuss the situation in Syria and express his condolences for the loss of life due to the flooding in southern Russia and offer U.S. assistance. The White House announced that the President will travel to Fort Myers, FL, on July 20. July 19 In the morning, the President traveled to Jacksonville, FL, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, the President taped a television interview with Andy Alcock of WCTV in Tallahassee, FL, and separate radio interviews with Enrique Santos of WRTO in Miami, FL, and Jayde Donovan of WPOI in Tampa, FL, all for later broadcast. Later, also at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, he attended a campaign event. Then, he traveled to West Palm Beach, FL. In the evening, at the Century Village retirement community, the President attended a campaign event. Later, he traveled to the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach hotel in Manalapan, FL. The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and straight-line winds on June 30. July 20 In the morning, the President was notified by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan of the shootings at the Century 16 multiplex in Aurora, CO. Later, he traveled to Fort Myers, FL. While en route to Palm Beach International Airport for his flight to Fort Myers, he was briefed on the shootings in Aurora by Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller III, White House Chief of Staff Jacob J. "Jack" Lew, and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Brennan. He also had a telephone conversation with Mayor Steven Hogan of Aurora to discuss the shootings. Later in the morning, while en route to Fort Myers aboard Air Force One, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Boyko Borisov of Bulgaria to discuss the terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in Burgas, Bulgaria. Upon arrival in Fort Myers, he traveled to the Harborside Event Center. While en route, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. John W. Hickenlooper of Colorado to discuss the shootings in Aurora. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden were briefed on the shootings by FBI Director Mueller, Chief of Staff Lew, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Brennan, Deputy Attorney General James Cole, White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler, and White House Senior Adviser Valerie B. Jarrett. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with Police Chief Daniel J. Oates of Aurora to discuss the shootings. July 21 The White House announced that the President will travel to Reno, NV, and Oakland, CA, on July 23. The White House announced that the President will travel to Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA, on July 24. July 22 In the morning, the President met with his national security team to discuss the situation in Syria. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Aurora, CO, where, at the University of Colorado Hospital, he met with those wounded and the families of victims killed in the July 20 shootings at the Century 16 multiplex in Aurora. In the evening, the President traveled to San Francisco, CA. Upon arrival, he traveled to the InterContinental San Francisco hotel, where he remained overnight. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to San Francisco, CA, Reno, NV, and Oakland, CA, on July 22 and 23. July 23 In the morning, the President traveled to Reno, NV, arriving in the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Oakland, CA, where, at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center, he attended a campaign event. Later, he traveled to Piedmont, CA. In the evening, the President traveled to Oakland, CA. Later, he traveled to the InterContinental San Francisco hotel in San Francisco, CA, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will travel to New Orleans, LA, on July 25. The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and straight-line winds from June 29 through July 1. July 24 In the morning, the President traveled to Portland, OR. Upon arrival, he stopped at the Gateway Breakfast House, where he visited with patrons and participated in a roundtable discussion with veterans Dean Dilley, USA, and Mark Peterson, USAF, of Portland, OR, and Thomas Foeller, USN, of Oak Grove, OR. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Oregon Convention Center, where he attended a campaign event. Later, he traveled to Seattle, WA. In the evening, the President traveled to Hunts Point, WA, where, at a private residence, he attended a campaign event. Later, he traveled to the Hilton Bellevue hotel in Bellevue, WA. The President announced his intention to nominate Ranee Ramaswamy to be a member of the National Council on the Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Tom A. Bernstein; Amy Friedkin; Susan E. Lowenberg; Deborah A. Oppenheimer; Cheryl Peisach; Richard S. Price; and Elliot J. Schrage. July 25 In the morning, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a campaign event. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. July 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, he was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan on United Kingdom-U.S. security cooperation during the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a signing ceremony for an Executive order establishing the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Later, in the Private Dining Room, he and Vice President Biden had lunch. Then, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. The President announced his intention to nominate Eric J. Jolly and Susana Torruella Leval to be members of the National Museum and Library Services Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Nani A. Coloretti and Greg Friedman as members of the Government Accountability and Transparency Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Freeman A. Hrabowski III as Chair of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. The President announced his intention to appoint Maria T. Nagorski and Steven E. Snow as members of the President's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on July 30. July 27 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, they met separately with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan C. Crocker and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. In the afternoon, at the Jefferson hotel, the President attended a campaign event. Later, he traveled to McLean, VA, where, at a private residence, he attended a campaign event. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and straight-line winds from June 29 through July 1. July 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S. Then, he traveled to New York City. Later, at the NoMad Hotel, he met with Trevor Smith of Queens, NY, winner of a contest held by his 2012 reelection campaign. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the situation in Syria. Prime Minister Erdogan expressed his condolences for the victims of the July 20 shootings at the Cinema 16 multiplex in Aurora, CO. The President also had a telephone conversation with Ernestina Naadu Mills to offer his condolences for the death of her husband, President John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana, on July 24. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, and Leesburg, VA, on August 2. July 31 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy to discuss the economic stabilization efforts in Europe and the situation in Syria. In the evening, the President sent a tweet to U.S. men's 2012 Olympic swimming team member Michael F. Phelps to congratulate him on winning his record-setting 19th Olympic medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. August 1 In the morning, the President traveled to Mansfield, OH. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross, and Jordyn Wieber, members of the U.S. women's gymnastics team, to congratulate them on their gold medal victory at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom. He also had a telephone conversation with President François Hollande of France to discuss the economic stabilization efforts in Europe and the situation in Syria. In the afternoon, the President stopped at the Squirrel's Den shop, where he purchased chocolate and visited with employees. Then, he traveled to Akron, OH. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with U.S. men's 2012 Olympic swimming team member Michael F. Phelps to congratulate him on winning his record-setting 19th Olympic medal. The President announced his intention to nominate Eric K. Fanning to be Under Secretary of the Air Force. The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher J. Meade to be General Counsel at the Department of the Treasury. The President announced his intention to nominate William J. Mielke and Arthur H. Sulzer to be members of the Advisory Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. The President announced his intention to nominate Iqbal Paroo to be a member of the Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation. The President announced his intention to appoint Hill Harper as a member of the President's Cancer Panel. The President declared a major disaster in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement District and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms from June 29 through July 1. August 2 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Winter Park, FL, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, en route to Rollins College, the President stopped at Lechonera El Barrio restaurant, where he purchased lunch and visited with patrons. Later, he traveled to Leesburg, VA, arriving in the evening. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's independence in Kingston, Jamaica, on August 6: Colin L. Powell (head of delegation); Pamela E. Bridgewater; and Yvette D. Clarke. The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin K. Washburn to be Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs at the Department of the Interior. The President announced his intention to nominate Jenny R. Yang to be a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The President announced that he has nominated Pamela Ki Mai Chen to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The President declared a major disaster in Montana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a wildfire from June 25 through July 10. The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and straight-line winds from June 29 through July 8. The President declared a major disaster in Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding on June 19 and 20. August 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President had a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan James B. Cunningham. The White House announced that the President will travel to Connecticut on August 6. August 4 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. August 5 In the afternoon, at Camp David, MD, the President was notified by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan of the shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, WI. Later, he was briefed on the shootings via conference call by Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller III, White House Chief of Staff Jacob J. "Jack" Lew, and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser Brennan. Then, he had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Scott K. Walker of Wisconsin, Mayor Stephen Scaffidi of Oak Creek, WI, and Charanjeet Singh, trustee of the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, to express his condolences for the loss of life and injuries caused by the shootings. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. August 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey of Spain to discuss the economic situation in Europe, the economic stabilization efforts in Spain, and the situation in Syria and Sudan. Later, in the afternoon, he traveled to Stamford, CT. In the evening, the President traveled to Westport, CT. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Denver, CO, and Grand Junction, CO, on August 8. The White House announced that the President will travel to Colorado Springs, CO, on August 9. August 7 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, also in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. Later, at the W Washington DC hotel, he attended two campaign events. The White House announced that the President will travel to Pueblo, CO, on August 8. The President announced his intention to appoint Charles J. Vorosmarty and Warren M. Zapol as members of the Arctic Research Commission. August 8 In the morning, the President traveled to Denver, CO. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India to express his condolences for the victims of the August 5 shootings at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, WI. In the afternoon, at the Auraria Event Center in Denver, the President participated in a roundable interview with Dottie Lamm of the Denver Post of Denver, CO, and Megan Graham of the Durango Herald of Durango, CO. Then, he traveled to Grand Junction, CO. Later, he traveled to Pueblo, CO. August 9 In the morning, the President stopped at Romero's Cafe and Catering restaurant in Pueblo, CO, where he had breakfast and visited with patrons. Later, he participated in a roundtable interview with journalists from the La Junta Tribune Democrat of La Junta, CO, the Lamar Ledger of Lamar, CO, and the Huerfano Journal of Walsenburg, CO. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Colorado Springs, CO. Then, he visited the U.S. Olympic Training Center and met with several resident paralympic athletes. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom, on August 12: Susan E. Rice (head of delegation); Louis B. Susman; Benjamin J. Rhodes; Michelle Kwan; Reginald Love; and Curtis Pride. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the funeral of President John Evans Atta Mills of Ghana in Accra, Ghana, on August 10: Hillary Rodham Clinton (head of delegation); Donald G. Teitelbaum; Johnnie Carson; Carter F. Ham; and Grant T. Harris. The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, on August 11. August 10 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced that the President will travel to Council Bluffs, IA, on August 13. August 11 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Chicago, IL. Upon arrival, he traveled to Obama for America headquarters at Prudential Plaza, where he met with his reelection campaign staff. In the evening, the President traveled to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence, where he remained overnight. August 12 In the morning, the President traveled to the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, where he attended an Obama Victory 2012 fundraiser. In the afternoon, the President returned to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom to congratulate him and the United Kingdom on a successful Olympic Games, commend the performance of U.K. Olympic athletes, and thank him for hosting U.S. athletes, fans, and the official delegation headed by Mrs. Obama. In the evening, the President traveled to a private residence, where he attended a campaign event. Later, he returned to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence, where he remained overnight. August 13 In the morning, the President traveled to Omaha, NE. Then, he traveled to Council Bluffs, IA. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Missouri Valley, IA, where he toured the farm of Dean, Don, Richard, and Roger McIntosh, accompanied by Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack. Then, he traveled to Boone, IA. While en route, he stopped at the Tropical Sno shop in Denison, IA, where he purchased snow cones and visited with patrons. In the evening, the President traveled to the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA, where he and Secretary Vilsack visited with patrons and staff. August 14 In the morning, while en route to Oskaloosa, IA, the President stopped at the Coffee Connection restaurant in Knoxville, IA, where he purchased breakfast items and greeted patrons. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Haverhill, IA, where he toured the Heil family farm wind turbine complex with owner Jeff Heil and his father Richard. Later, he traveled to Marshalltown, IA. In the evening, the President traveled to Waterloo, IA. While en route, he stopped at the Pump Haus pub in Cedar Falls, IA, where he ordered a beer and visited with patrons and staff. Later, he traveled to the Cedar Rapids Marriott hotel in Cedar Rapids, IA. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Danilo Medina Sanchez as President of the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic, on August 16: Raul H. Yzaguirre (head of delegation); Thomas E. Perez; and Liliana Ayalde. August 15 In the morning, the President traveled to Riley's Cafe and Catering, where he had breakfast with local veterans Amanda Irish, Jake Krapfl, and Terry Philips to discuss veterans health care, posttraumatic stress disorder treatment efforts, and other veterans benefits. Then, he traveled to Cascade, IA. Later, he traveled to Dubuque, IA, where he was joined by Mrs. Obama. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama taped an interview with Nancy O'Dell of the" Entertainment Tonight" program for later broadcast. He also taped separate interviews with People magazine and the "Morning Mayhem" radio program of KOB-FM in Albuquerque, NM, for later broadcast. Later, he was notified by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan about the shooting at the headquarters of the Family Research Council in Washington, DC. Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Davenport, IA. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama returned to Washington, DC. August 16 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. Later, he visited the Democratic National Committee headquarters to meet with campaign staff and thank them for their hard work. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner. The White House announced that the President will travel to Manchester, NH, on August 18. The President announced his intention to appoint William W. Fox, Jr., and Donald K. Hansen as U.S. Commissioners for the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Earl A. Powell III as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts. August 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing, followed by a meeting with his senior advisers. August 18 In the morning, the President traveled to Windham, NH. While en route, he stopped at Mack's Apples farm market in Londonderry, NH, where he shopped and visited with patrons. In the afternoon, at Windham High School, the President taped an interview with Josh McElveen of WMUR-TV in Manchester, NH, for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Rochester, NH. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. August 19 The White House announced that the President will travel to Columbus, OH, on August 21. August 20 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Roosevelt Room and then in the Oval Office, he taped separate interviews with WTLV/WJXX-TV in Jacksonville, FL, WVEC-TV of Norfolk, VA, and KNSD-TV in San Diego, CA, for later broadast and participated in an interview with the Virginian-Pilot newspaper of Norfolk, VA. In the evening, at the Mintwood Place restaurant, the President and Mrs. Obama had dinner with David Garcia of North Carolina, Ben Oakleaf of Idaho, and Latasha Scurry of Florida, winners of a contest held by his 2012 reelection campaign. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Columbus, OH, on August 21. The White House announced that the President will travel to Reno, NV, on August 21. The White House announced that the President will travel to Las Vegas, NV, on August 21 and 22. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on August 22. The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and straight-line winds from June 29 through July 2. August 21 In the morning, the President traveled to Columbus, OH. In the afternoon, at Capital University, the President taped an interview with Ed Gordon of Black Entertainment Television for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Reno, NV. In the evening, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV. Later, he traveled to Henderson, NV. August 22 In the morning, the President traveled to New York City. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss the economic crisis in Europe and the situation in Syria. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the Freedom Wildfire from August 3 through 14. August 23 In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Library, he participated in an interview with Ben Feller of the Associated Press. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Acting Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia to express his condolences to the people of Ethiopia for the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, and to discuss Ethiopia-U.S. relations. August 24 In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. The White House announced that the President will travel to Ames, IA, and Fort Collins, CO, on August 28. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, United Kingdom, on August 29: Martin E. Dempsey (head of delegation); Louis B. Susman; Lisa P. Jackson; Kareem A. Dale; Jean Driscoll; Sharon Hedrick; and Larry T. Hughes. The President declared a major disaster in New Mexico and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by flooding from June 22 through July 12. August 26 In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. During the day, the President received a briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Richard Knabb on preparations for Tropical Storm Isaac. Then, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Richard L. Scott of Florida to discuss storm preparation efforts and Federal support for the State's emergency response efforts. August 27 In the afternoon, the President received a briefing from Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Richard Knabb on preparations for Tropical Storm Isaac. Then, he participated in a telephone briefing on storm preparation efforts with Administrator Fugate, Director Knabb, Gov. Robert J. Bentley of Alabama, Gov. Piyush "Bobby" Jindal of Louisiana, Gov. D. Phillip Bryant of Mississippi, and Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu of New Orleans, LA. The White House announced that the President will travel to Charlottesville, VA, on August 29. The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Isaac beginning on August 26 and continuing. August 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, and National Hurricane Center Director Richard Knabb on preparations for Tropical Storm Isaac. Later, he traveled to Ames, IA, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, at Iowa State University in Ames, the President participated in a roundtable teleconference interview with college journalists from around the Nation. Later, he traveled to Fort Collins, CO. In the evening, the President participated in a telephone interview with Lauren Moser of KCSU in Fort Collins, CO, for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to the Fort Collins Marriott hotel. The White House announced that the President will travel to El Paso, TX, on August 31. The President declared an emergency in Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Isaac beginning on August 26 and continuing. August 29 In the morning, at the Fort Collins Marriott hotel in Fort Collins, CO, the President received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Richard Knabb, and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan on the impact of Hurricane Isaac. Later in the morning, the President traveled to Charlottesville, VA, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in a telephone briefing on the impact of Hurricane Isaac with Secretary Napolitano, Administrator Fugate, Director Knabb, Gov. Robert J. Bentley of Alabama, Gov. Piyush "Bobby" Jindal of Louisiana, Gov. D. Phillip Bryant of Mississippi, and Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu of New Orleans, LA. In the afternoon, at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in Charlottesville, VA, the President participated in a question-and-answer session on the social media website reddit.com. Later, he visited the Obama for America campaign office in Charlottesville, where he met with campaign volunteers and staffers. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Obama will welcome the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams to the White House on September 14. The White House announced that the President will travel to Des Moines, IA, and Sioux City, IA, on September 1. The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Isaac beginning on August 26 and continuing. The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Isaac beginning on August 26 and continuing. August 30 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. The White House announced that the President will travel to Boulder, CO, on September 1 and 2. The White House announced that the President will travel to Toledo, OH, on September 2. The White House announced that the President will travel to Cleveland, OH, on September 3. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to Ethiopia to attend the state funeral of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on September 2: Susan E. Rice (head of delegation); Donald E. Booth; Johnnie Carson; and Gayle E. Smith. August 31 In the morning, the President traveled to Fort Bliss, TX. In the afternoon, the President participated in a telephone briefing on the impact of Hurricane Isaac with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, and parish presidents, county leaders, and mayors from storm-affected areas in Louisiana and Mississippi. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House released further details on the President's travel to Boulder, CO, on September 1 and 2. The White House announced that the President will travel to Louisiana on September 3 to meet with local officials and view the ongoing response and recovery efforts to damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. The President announced his intention to appoint Elizabeth K. Meyer as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts. The President announced his intention to appoint Robert L. Stein as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as General Trustees on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: Adrienne Arsht; Colleen B. Bell; David C. Bohnett; Giselle Fernandez; Norma Lee Funger; Caroline B. Kennedy; Rebecca Pohlad; Romesh Wadhwani; Anthony Welters; and Elaine Wynn. September 1 In the morning, the President traveled to Des Moines, IA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in an interview with USA Today. In the afternoon, he traveled to Urbandale, IA, where, at Living History Farms, he taped separate interviews with KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids, IA, KTVO-TV in Ottumwa, IA, and WHBF-TV in Rock Island, IL, all for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Sioux City, IA. While en route, he stopped at Bob Roe's Point After restaurant in Sioux City, where he ordered pizza and visited with patrons. In the evening, the President traveled to Denver, CO, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will travel to Norfolk, VA, on September 4. September 2 In the morning, the President stopped at the Buff restaurant in Boulder, CO, where he ordered breakfast and visited with patrons. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Toledo, OH. The White House announced that the President will travel to New Orleans, LA, on September 3. September 3 In the morning, the President stopped at Rick's City Diner in Toledo, OH, where he had breakfast with local autoworkers Daniel Schlieman, Heather Finrock, and James Fayson and visited with patrons. In the afternoon, the President taped separate interviews with WXIX-FOX19 in Cincinnati, OH, and WHBC in Canton, OH, for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Saint John the Baptist Parish, LA, where, upon arrival, he received a briefing by local officials and first-responders on the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Isaac, toured flood-damaged areas, and spoke with residents. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White announced that the President will travel to Charlotte, NC, on September 5. September 4 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he traveled to Norfolk, VA. In the afternoon, the President participated in a telephone interiew with Mike Street of WBTJ in Richmond, VA, for later broadcast. Then he taped separate television interviews with Ryan Nobles of WWBT-TV in Richmond, VA, and Jay Warren of WSLS in Roanoke, VA, all for later broadcast. Later, he stopped at Fire Station No. 14 in Norfolk, where he visited with firefighters Ralph Sullivan, Johnathan Cuci, Larry Phillips, Eddie Ferro, and George Cutler. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Charlotte, NC, on September 5. September 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Charlotte, NC, where he remained overnight. The White House announced that the President will travel to Iowa City, IA, on September 7. The White House announced that the President will travel to Portsmouth, NH, on September 7. The White House announced that the President will travel to St. Petersburg, FL, on September 7. September 6 The White House announced that the President will travel to West Palm Beach, FL, on September 9. September 7 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Portsmouth, NH. In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA. In the evening, the President traveled to St. Petersburg, FL, where he remained overnight. September 8 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kissimmee, FL. While en route, he stopped at the West Tampa Sandwich Shop & Restaurant in Tampa, FL, where he ordered food and met with patrons. In the evening, the President traveled to Orlando, FL. Upon arrival, he visited Gators Dockside sports bar, where he ordered a beer and visited with patrons. Later, he traveled to the Westin Imagine Orlando hotel, where he remained overnight. September 9 In the morning, the President traveled to Melbourne, FL. While en route, he stopped at the Ossorio Bakery & Cafe in Cocoa Village, FL, where he met with patrons. In the afternoon, the President traveled to West Palm Beach, FL. While en route, he stopped at Big Apple Pasta & Pizza Restaurant in Fort Pierce, FL, where he ordered food and met with patrons and restaurant owner Scott Van Duzer, who hugged the President and lifted him off the ground. Also while en route, he stopped by the Obama for American campaign office in Port St. Lucie, FL, where he met with campaign volunteers. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. September 10 During the day, the President met with senior administration officials to discuss the Federal Government's preparedness and security posture in advance of the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The White House announced that the President will travel to Las Vegas, NV, and Denver, CO, on September 12. The President announced his intention to nominate F. Scott Kieff to be a member of the U.S. International Trade Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Joshua D. Wright to be a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert S. Beecroft to be Ambassador to Iraq. The President announced his intention to nominate T. Charles Cooper to be Assistant Administrator for Legislative and Public Affairs at the U.S. Agency for International Development. The President announced his intention to nominate Rose E. Gottemoeller to be Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the Department of State. September 11 In the morning, on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Obama participated in a moment of silence to mark the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Then, they traveled to the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Later, they returned to Washington, DC. While en route, they stopped at Arlington National Cemetery to visit graves of U.S. military personnel killed in Afghanistan and Iraq. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he met with wounded U.S. military personnel and their families and presented Purple Hearts to two servicemembers. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden were briefed on the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya, by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin E. Dempsey. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the situation in Iran. Also in the evening, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden were updated on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa by National Security Adviser Thomas E. Donilon and Deputy National Security Adviser Denis R. McDonough. The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Obama will welcome the 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams to the White House on September 14. September 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at the State Department, he and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton addressed staff members and expressed their condolences for the deaths of U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Officer Sean P. Smith, and State Department security officers Glen A. Doherty and Tyrone S. Woods in the September 11 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan, protests in Islamic countries against the "Innocence of Muslims" film, and the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. In the evening, the President traveled to Aurora, CO. While en route aboard Air Force One, he received a telephone briefing from Deputy National Security Adviser Denis R. McDonough on efforts to secure U.S. diplomatic facilities. Also in the evening, he had separate telephone conversations with President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to discuss Egypt-U.S. relations, diplomatic security cooperation, and the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya; and with President Mohamed Magariaf of Libya to discuss the Benghazi attack and Libya-U.S. relations. The President announced his intention to nominate Bruce Carter to be a member of the National Council on the Arts. The President announced his intention to nominate Martin J. O'Malley to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Shell to be a member and Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The President announced his intention to nominate Anne J. Udall to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship Foundation. The President announced his intention to nominate John Unsworth to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities. The President announced his intention to nominate Ted R. Dintersmith and Joan M. Prince as Alternate Representatives of the U.S. to the 67th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher R. Beall to be a Director on the AMTRAK Board of Directors. The President announced his intention to nominate Lorne W. Craner to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. September 13 In the morning, the President traveled to Golden, CO. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. While en route aboard Air Force One, he received a telephone briefing from his national security team on the September 11 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. Then, he had separate telephone conversations with congressional leaders. Later, he had a telephone conversation with President Abd al-Rabuh Mansur Hadi of Yemen to discuss protests in Islamic countries against the "Innocence of Muslims" film and the security of the U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen. In the evening, the President was briefed by members of his national security team on the attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi. The White House announced that the President will welcome the 2011 Women's National Basketball Association champion Minnesota Lynx to the White House on September 18. The President announced his intention to nominate Stewart M. De Soto and Walter G. Secada to be members of the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Doms to be Under Secretary for Economics Affairs at the Department of Commerce. The President announced his intention to nominate Deborah A. McCarthy to be U.S. Ambassador to Lithuania. The President announced his intention to nominate William S. McDermott and Nina M. Wells to be members of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The President announced his intention to appoint Alex Krieger as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts. September 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Then, he traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended an Obama Victory Fund 2012 fundraiser. September 15 During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with the Chiefs of Mission at U.S. diplomatic facilities in Sudan, Tunisia, Libya, and Yemen to discuss diplomatic security efforts throughout the region in the wake of the September 11 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. The White House announced that the President will travel to Cincinnati, OH, and Columbus, OH, on September 17. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September 18. September 16 The White House announced further details on the President's travel to Cincinnati, OH, and Columbus, OH, on September 17. September 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Cincinnati, OH. In the afternoon, at Eden Park, the President taped separate telephone interviews for the radio shows of Steve Harvey and Michael Baisden for later broadcast. Then, he traveled to Columbus, OH, where, at Schiller Park, he participated in separate telephone interviews with Jim Albright of WHLO in Akron, OH, and Bill Wills of WTAM in Cleveland, OH, all for later broadcast. He also attended a roundtable fundraiser. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced further details on the President's travel to New York City on September 18. The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, and Tampa, FL, on September 20. September 18 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to offer his condolences for the injuries and loss of life resulting from the attack on a Turkish military convoy in Bingol Province and discuss global counterterrorism efforts, the situation in Syria, and Turkey-U.S. relations. Prime Minister Erdogan expressed his condolences for the deaths of U.S. Ambassador to Libya J. Christopher Stevens, Foreign Service Officer Sean P. Smith, and State Department security officers Glen A. Doherty and Tyrone S. Woods in the September 11 attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya. Then, also in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to New York City. Later, at the Ed Sullivan Theater, he taped an interview with David M. Letterman of CBS's "Late Show With David Letterman" for later broadcast. In the evening, at the 40/40 Club, the President met with Ericka L. Dungee of Hermitage, PA, and her husband William H. Dungee, winners of a contest held by his 2012 reelection campaign. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Milwaukee, WI, on September 22. September 19 In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President had a video conference with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to discuss recent insider attacks on U.S., coalition, and Afghan forces, protests in Islamic countries against the "Innocence of Muslims" film, and the continued implementation of the U.S.-Afghan strategic partnership agreement. Then, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing and met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to the U.S. Then, in the Private Dining Room, he and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Oval Office, he, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Senior Director for Asian Affairs Daniel A. Russell met with Member of Parliament and National League for Democracy Party Leader Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma. The President announced his intention to nominate Sylvia M. Becker to be a member of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the U.S. The President announced his intention to nominate Bibiana Boerio to be Director of the Mint at the Department of the Treasury. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert F. Godec to be U.S. Ambassador to Kenya. The President announced his intention to nominate Keith Kelly to be Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training at the Department of Labor. The President announced his intention to nominate Beth J. Rosenberg to be a member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Cheryl Saban to be a U.S. Representative to the 67th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President announced his intention to nominate Frederick Vollrath to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness and Force Management at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate D. Anthony West to be Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice. The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph Eldridge and George E. Moose to be members of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Institute of Peace. The President announced that he has nominated Jennifer A. Dorsey and Andrew P. Gordon to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. The President announced that he has nominated Michael J. McShane to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. September 20 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Coral Cables, FL, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to OMG! Burgers in South Miami for a roundtable meeting with first-time voters Maximo Soler, Leslie Redmond, and Emily Young. Then, he traveled to Tampa, FL. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced that he has nominated Ketanji B. Jackson to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The President announced that he has nominated Nelson S. Roman to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The President announced that he has nominated Robert D. Okun to be a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. September 21 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Woodbridge, VA. In the afternoon, the President participated in separate telephone interviews with Craig Carper of WCVE in Richmond, VA, Coy Barefoot of WINA in Charlottesville, VA, and Phil "EZ Street" Canty of WKYS in Silver Spring, MD, all for later broadcast. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. Later, he traveled to the Democratic National Committee headquarters to prepare for the upcoming Presidential debate. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with U.S. Ambassador-designate to Iraq Robert S. Beecroft. Also in the Oval Office, he met with met with National Security Adviser Thomas E. Donilon, Deputy National Security Adviser Denis R. McDonough, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan, National Security Adviser to the Vice President Antony J. Blinken, and White House Chief of Staff Jacob J. "Jack" Lew. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on September 24. The President announced his intention to nominate Alan F. Estevez to be Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics at the Department of Defense. The President announced his intention to nominate Vincent G. Logan to be Special Trustee for American Indians at the Department of the Interior. The President announced his intention to nominate Olga Viso to be a member of the National Council on the Arts. The President announced his intention to nominate the following individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority: Marilyn A. Brown; V. Lynn Evans; Michael McWherter; and Joseph H. Ritch. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board: Jean Bahr; Steven M. Becker; Susan L. Brantley; Efi Foufoula-Georgiou; Gerald S. Frankel; Kenneth L. Peddicord; Paul J. Turinsky; and Mary Lou Zoback. The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Isaac from August 26 through September 5. September 22 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Milwaukee, WI. Upon arrival, he and Mayor Thomas M. Barrett of Milwaukee traveled to the Milwaukee Theater. While en route, they stopped at Usinger's Famous Sausage store, where he purchased food and met with patrons and employees. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. September 24 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, he traveled to New York City, where, at the studios of ABC television, he and Mrs. Obama taped an interview with Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd, and Elisabeth Hasselbeck of ABC's "The Vi ew" program for later broadcast. In the evening, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, the President and Mrs. Obama attended a reception for visiting heads of state and government. The White House announced that the President will travel to Toledo, OH, and Akron, OH, on September 26. The White House announced that the President will travel to Virginia Beach, VA, on September 27. September 25 In the morning, at United Nations Headquarters, the President met separately with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and U.N. General Assembly President Vuk Jeremic. Then, he dropped by a meeting between Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan and President Abd Rabuh Mansur Hadi of Yemen to thank President Hadi for his efforts to secure the U.S. Embassy and diplomatic personnel in Yemen during protests against the "Innocence of Muslims" film. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President declared a major disaster in Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, and flooding on July 20. September 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Bowling Green, OH. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kent, OH. Later, at Kent State University, he participated in an interview with the editorial board of the Plain Dealer newspaper of Cleveland, OH. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. September 27 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Virginia Beach, VA. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Las Vegas, NV, on September 30. September 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a meeting with senior advisers. Later, in the Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss Israel-U.S. relations and the situation in Iran. In the afternoon, the President visited Democratic National Committee headquarters, where he met with advisers and prepared for the upcoming Presidential debate. The President announced his intention to appoint John G. Stratton as a member of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. The President announced his intention to appoint David A. Ullrich as Commissioner of the U.S. Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Ryan Wulff as Deputy U.S. Commissioner of the International Whaling Commission. September 30 In the morning, the President traveled to Henderson, NV, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Henderson, the President prepared for the upcoming Presidential debate. In the evening, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV. Later, he returned to the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Henderson, NV, where he remained overnight. October 1 In the morning, at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President visited campaign workers at the Organizing for America office in Henderson and brought them pizza from nearby Settebello restaurant. During the day, at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa, the President prepared for the upcoming Presidential debate. The White House announced that the President will travel to Denver, CO, on October 3. The White House announced that the President will travel to Madison, WI, on October 4. October 2 In the morning, at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa in Henderson, NV, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Boulder City, NV, where he toured the Hoover Dam. Then, he returned to Henderson. During the day, at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa, the President prepared for the upcoming Presidential debate. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with the family of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie, who was killed in the line of duty near Naco, AZ, earlier in the day. He expressed his sadness for the family's loss and gratitude for Agent Ivie's service. The White House announced that the President will travel to Cleveland, OH, on October 5. October 3 In the morning, the President traveled to Denver, CO, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the University of Denver, where, at the Magness Arena, site of the first Presidential debate, he participated in a predebate walk-through and technical rehearsal. The White House announced that the President will travel to Vienna, VA, and Fairfax, VA, on October 5. October 4 In the morning, the President traveled to Madison, WI, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. The White House announced that the President will travel to Los Angeles, CA, on October 7. The White House announced that the President will travel to Keene, CA, and San Francisco, CA, on October 8. October 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Fairfax, VA. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH. Then, he visited the West Side Market, where he purchased food and met with vendors and patrons. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. October 7 In the morning, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a campaign event. Then, he traveled to the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. In the evening, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, he met with Vicki Moore of Matthews, NC, and Linda Romans-Hnath of Broadview Heights, OH, winners of a contest held by his 2012 reelection campaign. Later, he returned to the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills. The White House announced that the President will travel to Columbus, OH, on October 9. October 8 In the morning, the President traveled to Keene, CA, where he toured the memorial garden of the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument with Helen F. Chavez, wife, and Paul F. Chavez, son, of Mr. Chavez, and Dolores C. Huerta, cofounder, and Arturo S. Rodriguez, president, United Farm Workers. In the afternoon, the President traveled to San Francisco, CA. Later, at the InterContinental San Francisco hotel, he attended a campaign event. In the evening, the President traveled to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Later, he returned to the InterContinental San Francisco hotel, where he remained overnight. October 9 In the morning, the President traveled to Columbus, OH, arriving in the afternoon. In the evening, at Ohio State University, the President taped a radio interview with Tom Joyner of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show" for later broadcast. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with David J. Wineland, a physicist at the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology, joint winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics. The White House announced that the President will travel to Miami, FL, on October 11. October 10 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. October 11 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami, FL. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Vice President Joe Biden to wish him luck in that evening's Vice Presidential debate in Danville, KY. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Vice President Biden to congratulate him on his performance in the Vice Presidential debate. The White House announced that the President will travel to Williamsburg, VA, on October 13. October 12 In the afternoon, at the Smith Commons Dining Room and Public House, the President had dinner with winners of a contest held by his 2012 reelection campaign: Kimberley Cathey of Greensboro, NC, and her husband Ron; Mario Orosa of North Canton, OH, and his wife Deidra; and Joe Laliberte of Colorado Springs, CO, and his mother Patti. October 13 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Williamsburg, VA. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Kingsmill Resort. The White House announced that the President will travel to Hempstead, NY, on October 16. October 14 In the morning, at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA, the President prepared for the upcoming Presidential debate. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the local Organizing for America field office, where he met with campaign workers, shared a pizza lunch, and made telephone calls to volunteers. Later, he returned to the Kingsmill Resort. October 15 In the morning, at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA, the President had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced that the President will travel to Mount Vernon, IA, and Athens, OH, on October 17. October 16 In the morning, the President traveled to Hempstead, NY. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Hofstra University. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City and Manchester, NH, on October 18. October 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he traveled to Mount Vernon, IA, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, at Cornell College, the President taped separate telephone interviews with syndicated radio personalities Michael Baisden and Jesus Garcia for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Athens, OH, where, at Ohio University, he taped separate telephone interviews with syndicated radio personalities Oswaldo Diaz of Entravision's "Erazno y la Chokolata" program and Colby Colb of Radio One's "Colby Colb Show" for later broadcast. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. October 18 In the morning, the President traveled to Manchester, NH. In the afternoon, the President traveled to New York City, where, at Comedy Central Studios, he taped an interview with Jon Stewart of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" for later broadcast. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the canonization mass of Kateri Tekakwitha and Marianne Cope in the Holy See on October 21: Miguel Humberto Diaz (head of delegation); Agnelle Ching; and Kateri Mitchell. The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Isaac from August 27 through 29. October 19 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, he traveled to Fairfax, VA. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later he traveled to Camp David, MD. The White House announced that the President will travel to Boca Raton, FL, on October 22. The White House announced that the President will travel to Dayton, OH, on October 23. October 20 During the day, at Camp David, MD, the President prepared for the upcoming Presidential debate. October 21 During the day, at Camp David, MD, the President met with his senior advisers. He also participated in a conference call with Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller III, and White House Chief of Staff Jacob J. "Jack" Lew to discuss the shootings at the Azana Salon and Spa in Brookfield, WI. He also prepared for the upcoming Presidential debate. October 22 In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he traveled to Boca Raton, FL, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lynn University, where, at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, site of the final Presidential debate, he participated in a predebate walk-through and technical rehearsal. Then, he traveled to the Embassy Suites Boca Raton hotel. In the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Lynn University. Later, they returned to the Embassy Suites Boca Raton hotel. The White House announced that the President will travel to Davenport, IA, Denver, CO, and Los Angeles, CA, on October 24. October 23 In the morning, the President traveled to Delray Beach, FL. While en route, he stopped at the Daughter of Zion Junior Academy, where he met with students and staff. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Dayton, OH. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. During the day, the President participated in a telephone conversation with President and Publisher Laura L. Hollingsworth and Vice President of News Rick Green of the Des Moines Register in Des Moines, IA. The White House announced that the President will travel to Tampa, FL, Richmond, VA, and Chicago, IL, on October 25. October 24 In the morning, the President traveled to Davenport, IA. In the afternoon, at Antonella's Ristorante & Pizzeria, the President had lunch with local campaign volunteers Debra S. Willaredt, Marcia O. Teshak, and Victoria F. Felger. Then, he traveled to Denver, CO. Later, he traveled to Burbank, CA, arriving in the evening. In the evening, at NBC Studios, the President taped an interview with Jay Leno of "The Tonight Show" for later broadcast. Later, he traveled to Las Vegas, NV,where, upon arrival, he traveled to Dolittle Park. Later, he traveled to the Bellagio Las Vegas hotel and casino, where he met with employees. Then, he traveled to Tampa, FL, arriving the following morning. The White House announced that the President will travel to Nashua, NH, on October 27. October 25 In the morning, upon arrival in Tampa, FL, the President travevled to a Krispy Kreme Doughnuts franchise, where he greeted patrons and purchased doughnuts. Then, he traveled to Fire Station No. 14, where he visited with firefighters and shared doughnuts. Then, he traveled to Ybor Centennial Park, where he had a telephone conversation with former Secretary of State Colin L. Powell to thank him for his campaign endorsement. Later, he traveled to Richmond, VA, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Chicago, IL, where, at the Martin Luther King Community Center, he cast his early-vote ballot in the 2012 elections. Later, he stopped at his campaign's Hyde Park field office, where he greeted volunteers and made telephone calls to Dubuque, IA, resident Randy Lyon and other campaign volunteers to thank them for their efforts. In the evening, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. October 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he taped an interview with radio host Michael A. Smerconish for later broadcast. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a conference call with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Richard Knabb, and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan to discuss preparations for Tropical Storm Sandy. He also met with Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Richard A. Reed and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco. In the afternoon, the President visited the Democratic National Committee headquarters, where he taped separate interviews with Blair Miller of WSOC-TV in Charlotte, NC, Calvin Hughes of WPLG-TV in Miami, FL, Craig McKee of WISN-TV in Milwaukee, WI, Jerry Revish of WBNS-TV in Columbus, OH, Kevin Cooney of KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA, Kyle Clark of KUSA-TV in Denver, CO, and Melissa Carlson of KRNV-TV in Reno, NV, all for later broadcast. Later in the afternoon, in the Blue Room, the President taped an interview with Sway Calloway of MTV for later broadcast. Then, in the Oval Office, he taped a radio interview with April D. Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks for later broadcast. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Head Coach Lin Dunn, Finals MVP Tamika Catchings, and Chief Operations Officer and General Manager Kelly Krauskopf of the Women's National Basketball Association's Indiana Fever to congratulate them on winning the 2012 WNBA Finals. The White house announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, and Youngstown, OH, on October 29. October 27 In the morning, the President received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Richard Knabb, and Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan on the Federal Government's preparations for Hurricane Sandy. Later, he traveled to Manchester, NH, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, at the office of Teamsters Union Local 633 in Manchester, NH, the President attended a campaign event. Later, he traveled to Nashua, NH, where, at Elm Street Middle School, he taped separate radio interviews with Greg Kretschmar of WGIR in Manchester, NH, Julio Sanchez Cristo of W Radio in Bogota, Colombia, and E.J. Greig of WIZF in Cincinnati, OH, for later broadcast. He also taped an interview with Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" program for later broadcast. Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Merrimack, NH, where, at the Common Man restaurant, he met with patrons and employees. Then, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. The White House announced that the President will travel to Orlando, FL, on October 28. The White House announced the cancellation of the President's planned travel to Virginia on October 29 and Colorado Springs, CO, on October 30. October 28 In the afternoon, Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters, the President participated in a telephone briefing with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco, Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Richard A. Reed, and Governors and mayors from States affected by Hurricane Sandy to discuss the ongoing Federal, State, and local response to the storm. Later, he traveled to Orlando, FL, arriving in the evening. In the evening, the President visited the Obama for America campaign office in Orlando, FL, where he met with campaign volunteers and staffers. Later, he traveled to the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Downtown hotel, where he spent the night. The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, to monitor the preparation and response efforts for Hurricane Sandy immediately following his campaign event in Orlando, FL, on October 29. The White House announced that the President will travel to Green Bay, WI, on October 30. The President declared an emergency in Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 27 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 27 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement District and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 28 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 27 and continuing. October 29 In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC. During the day, in the Situation Room, the President received a videoconference briefing from his homeland security team, members of the Cabinet, and senior advisers on the Federal Government's ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy. The White House announced the cancellation of the President's planned travel to Orlando, FL, on October 29 and Green Bay, WI, on October 30. The President declared an emergency in West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 29 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 27 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in Pennsylvania and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26 and continuing. October 30 In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President received a videoconference briefing from his homeland security team and senior advisers on the Federal Government's ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy. Then, in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Situation Room, he participated in a telephone conversation with Governors and mayors from States affected by Hurricane Sandy to discuss the ongoing Federal, State, and local response to the storm. He also thanked the officials for their leadership, praised the heroism of emergency response teams, and expressed his concern for residents affected by the storm. In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President participated in a telephone conversation with Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, other senior advisers, and utility company executives to discuss power restoration efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. He also thanked the executives for their companies' storm preparation and response efforts and commended the efforts of utility workers in the field. The White House announced the cancellation of the President's planned travel to Ohio on October 31. The White House announced that the President will travel to New Jersey on October 31 to tour areas damaged by Hurricane Sandy. The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts due to Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 27 and continuing. The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts due to Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26 and continuing. The President declared an emergency in New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 26 and continuing. The President declared a major disaster in Connecticut and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy beginning on October 27 and continuing. October 31 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Response Coordination Center, he received a briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, and other senior members of his homeland security team on the Federal Government's ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy. Vice President Joe Biden and Gen. Charles H. Jacoby, Jr., USA, commander, U.S. Northern Command, joined the briefing by videoconference. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with Robert I. Grossman, dean and chief executive officer, and Kimberly K. Glassman, chief nursing officer, of New York University Langone Medical Center, to commend them for their efforts in overseeing the safe evacuation of 215 patients from the hospital on October 29 following power failures caused by Hurricane Sandy. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Atlantic City, NJ, where, aboard Marine One, he took an aerial tour of coastal areas affected by Hurricane Sandy with Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate and Gov. Christopher J. Christie of New Jersey. Then, he, Administrator Fugate, and Gov. Christie traveled to Brigantine, NJ, where, at the Brigantine Beach Community Center, they met with residents affected by the storm. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. The White House announced that the President will travel to Las Vegas, NV, and Boulder, CO, on November 1. The White House announced that the President will travel to Hilliard, OH, Lima, OH, and Springfield, OH, on November 2. November 1 In the morning, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President was briefed by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco, and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate on the Federal Government's ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy. Later, he traveled to Green Bay, WI. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of Connecticut and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia to discuss response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Later in the morning, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, Gov. Christopher J. Christie of New Jersey and State and local officials, and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of Connecticut and State and local officials to discuss response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy. The calls with New Jersey and Connecticut officials were joined by Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Boulder, CO. In the evening, at the University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York and State and local officials to discuss response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate also joined the call. Later, he traveled to Columbus, OH. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Hilton Columbus Downtown hotel. The White House announced that the President will travel to Mentor, OH, Milwaukee, WI, Dubuque, IA, and Prince William County, VA, on November 3. November 2 In the morning, the President traveled to Hilliard, OH. While en route, he received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco on the Federal Government's ongoing response to Hurricane Sandy. Later, he traveled to Springfield, OH, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lima, OH. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. The White House announced that the President will travel to Concord, NH, Orlando, FL, Cincinnati, OH, and Aurora, CO, on November 4. The White House announced that the President will travel to Madison, WI, on November 5. November 3 In the morning, the President traveled to Mentor, OH. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Milwaukee, WI. Later, he traveled to Dubuque, IA. In the evening, the President traveled to Bristow, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. The White House announced that the President will travel to Des Moines, IA, on November 5. The President declared a major disaster in Utah and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm and flooding on September 11. The President declared a major disaster in Rhode Island and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy from October 26 through 31. November 4 In the morning, the President traveled to Concord, NH. Later, he traveled to Hollywood, FL, arriving in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cincinnati, OH. During the day, the President received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. In the evening, the President traveled to Aurora, CO. Later, he traveled to Madison, WI, arriving the following morning. The White House announced that the President will travel to Chicago, IL, on November 6. November 5 In the early morning, upon arrival in Madison, WI, the President traveled to the Sheraton Madison hotel. Later in the morning, the President traveled to Columbus, OH, arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone briefing with members of his Cabinet and other Federal, State, and local officials on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. In the evening, the President traveled to Des Moines, IA. While en route, he stopped at an Obama for America campaign office in Columbus, OH, where he met with campaign volunteers and made phone calls to voters. Upon arrival in Des Moines, he was joined by Mrs. Obama. Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Chicago, IL, arriving the following morning. November 6 In the early morning, upon arrival in Chicago, IL, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to their Hyde Park-Kenwood residence. Later in the morning, at his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence, the President participated in a live call-in radio interview with Tom Joyner and Sybil Wilkes of the "Tom Joyner Morning Show." Then, also at the residence, he received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan, and White House Chief of Staff Jacob J. "Jack" Lew on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Later, he visited the Obama for America campaign office in Hyde Park, where he met with campaign volunteers and made phone calls to volunteers in Wisconsin to thank them for their efforts. Then, he traveled to the Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park hotel, where he taped separate satellite interviews with television stations from across the country. In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Attack Athletics facility, where he played basketball with friends and staff members. Then, he returned to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence. Later, he traveled to the Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park hotel, where he taped separate interviews with television stations from across the country. Then, he returned to his Hyde Park-Kenwood residence. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to the Fairmont Chicago, Millenium Park hotel to await the results of the 2012 Presidential and congressional elections. November 7 In the early morning, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to McCormick Place. Later, they returned to their Hyde Park-Kenwood residence. Later in the morning, the President received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Throughout the morning, the President made separate phone calls to congressional leaders to discuss legislative priorities for the remainder of the year. In the afternoon, the President visited an Obama for American campaign office, where he thanked the staff and volunteers for their work. Later, he, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. November 8 In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Julia E. Gillard of Australia, President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, Prime Minister Stephen J. Harper of Canada, President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of Colombia, President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt, President François Hollande of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, and Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom to thank them for their messages of congratulations on his reelection. Then, in the Oval Office, he received an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President met with the National Security Council. The White House announced that the President will travel to Bangkok, Thailand; Rangoon, Burma; and Phnom Penh, Cambodia from November 17 through 20. November 9 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton. During the day, the President received a telephone briefing from Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator W. Craig Fugate, White House Chief of Staff Jacob J. "Jack" Lew and Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Richard A. Reed on the ongoing response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. November 11 In the morning, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Obama hosted a Veterans Day breakfast for veterans. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill T. Biden also attended. Then, they traveled to Arlington, VA, where they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he had separate telephone conversations with President Bronislaw Komorowski of Poland and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority to thank them for their messages of congratulations on his reelection. November 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had separate telephone conversations with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Mario Monti of Italy, King Abdullah II of Jordan, Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin of Russia, and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey of Spain to thank them for their messages of congratulations on his reelection. Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, they met with labor and progressive leaders to discuss the economy and deficit reduction. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with leaders of women's organizations to discuss the economy and deficit reduction. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with National Security Adviser Thomas E. Donilon and Special Assistant to the President and Coordinator for South Asia Douglas E. Lute. The White House announced that the President will travel to New York City on November 15. November 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, they met with business leaders to discuss the economy and deficit reduction. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Enda Kenny of Ireland, President Shimon Peres of Israel, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda of Japan, President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea, and President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto and President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico to thank them for their messages of congratulations on his reelection. Also during the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to discuss the situation in Gaza. The President announced that he has nominated Claire R. Kelly to be a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade. The President announced that he has nominated Valerie E. Caproni and Analisa Torres to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The President announced that he has nominated Kenneth J. Gonzales to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. The President announced that he has nominated Raymond P. Moore to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The President announced that he has nominated Beverly Reid O'Connell to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The President announced that he has nominated William L. Thomas to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The President announced that he has nominated Derrick K. Watson to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. November 15 In the morning, the President traveled to New York City. In the afternoon, aboard Marine One, the President took an aerial tour of areas affected by Hurricane Sandy with Secretary of Homeland Security Janet A. Napolitano, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun L.S. Donovan, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City, and Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten E. Gillibrand. Later, they traveled to Staten Island, NY, where, at a Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery center, they met with local officials, aid workers, volunteers, and residents affected by the storm. Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Then, in the Family Theater, he hosted a screening of the film "Lincoln" for members of the cast and crew. The White House announced that the President will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior on December 5. The President announced his intention to nominate William S. Greenberg to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The President announced his intention to nominate Robert F. Cohen, Jr., to be a member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. The President announced his intention to nominate Timothy J. Feighery to be Chairman of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the U.S. The President announced his intention to nominate Audrey Choi, Tanya M. Fiddler, and Douglas Low to be members of the Community Development Advisory Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Nani A. Coloretti to be Assistant Secretary for Management at the Department of the Treasury. November 16 In the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell, Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner, and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. Vice President Joe Biden also attended. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President and Vice President Biden met with leaders of civic organizations to discuss the economy and deficit reduction. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with National Security Adviser Thomas E. Donilon and Deputy National Security Adviser Denis R. McDonough. Also during the day, the President had seperate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to discuss the situation in Gaza. The White House announced that the President will hold the Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House on November 21. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Science Board at the National Science Foundation: Deborah Lowenberg Ball; Inez Y. Fung; G. Peter Lepage; and Geraldine Richmond. The President announced his intention to appoint Marc D. Guthrie as a member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Norma Jean Mattei as a Commissioner of the Mississippi River Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy E. Soderberg as a member of the Public Interest Declassification Board. The President declared a major disaster in Delaware and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy from October 27 through November 8. November 17 In the morning, the President traveled to Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, arriving in the evening. Then, he traveled to Bangkok, Thailand, arriving the following afternoon. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to discuss the situation in Gaza. November 18 In the afternoon, upon arrival in Bangkok, Thailand, the President traveled to Wat Pho Royal Monastery, where he and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton toured the temple complex with Abbot Chaokun Suthee Thammanuwat. Later, he and Secretary Clinton traveled to Siriraj Hospital, where he received a royal audience with King Phumiphon Adunyadet of Thailand. In the evening, the President and Secretary Clinton traveled to the Government House, where he participated in a formal arrival ceremony with Prime Minister Yinglak Chinnawat and signed the official guest book. Later, he traveled to Chulalongkorn University, where he met with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, he traveled to the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok. November 19 In the morning, the President and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to Rangoon, Burma. Upon arrival, they traveled to the Parliament Building. Later, they traveled to the residence of Member of Parliament and National League for Democracy Party Leader Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma. In the afternoon, the President and Secretary Clinton traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where they met with Embassy personnel and their families. Then, they traveled to the Shwedagon Pagoda, where they toured the temple complex. Later, at the University of Yangon, he met with representatives of Burmese civil society. Later in the afternoon, the President and Secretary Clinton traveled to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Upon arrival, they traveled to the Peace Palace, where he met with Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia. During the day, the President was briefed on the situation in Gaza by Secretary Clinton and National Security Adviser Thomas E. Donilon. In the evening, at the Peace Palace, the President participated in an official photograph with Association of Southeast Asian Nations leaders. Then, he attended an ASEAN-U.S. leaders meeting. Later, he traveled to the Diamond Island Convention & Exhibition Center, where he attended an East Asia Summit dinner. Later in the evening, the President had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to express regret for the loss of life due to the situation in Gaza and the November 17 train accident in Assiut, Egypt. Later in the evening, the President traveled to his hotel. Then, he had another telephone conversation with President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to discuss the situation in Gaza. The White House announced that the President will welcome President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto of Mexico to the White House on November 27. November 20 In the morning, the President and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to the Peace Palace in Phnom Penh, where he participated in a meeting of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. In the afternoon, the President participated in an official photograph with East Asia Summit leaders. Then, he participated in a plenary session of the East Asia Summit. Later, he attended a retreat session with East Asia Summit leaders. Then, he traveled to the Raffles Hotel, where he met with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to discuss the situation in Gaza. In the evening, the President traveled to Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, arriving the following morning. En route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to discuss the situation in Gaza. The President announced his intention to appoint Althemese Pemberton Barnes and Vishakha N. Desai as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board. The President announced his intention to appoint William M. Brown as a member of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences: Darryl J. Ford; Kris D. Gutierrez; Bridget Terry Long; Margaret R. McLeod; and Robert A. Underwood. The President announced his intention to appoint Sue Hoppin and Paula G. Thornhill as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy. The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy from October 26 through November 4. November 21 In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC, crossing the international dateline. In the afternoon, at the Capitol Area Food Bank, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha participated in a service event. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to discuss the situation in Gaza and joint efforts to negotiate a cease-fire. November 22 During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with 10 members of the Armed Forces to thank them for their service. November 24 In the afternoon, the President and his daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Arlington, VA, where he bought Christmas gifts at One More Page Books, spoke with the store's owner Eileen McGervey, and promoted Small Business Saturday. Then, they returned to Washington, DC. Over the weekend, the President had separate telephone conversations with Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid and Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. November 26 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, also in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister Boyko Borisov of Bulgaria to the White House on December 3. The President announced the designation of the following individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Inauguration of Enrique Pena Nieto as President of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 1: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (head of delegation); E. Anthony Wayne; Hilda L. Solis; John O. Brennan; and Roberta S. Jacobson. The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Sandy from October 26 through November 8. November 27 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun L.S. Donovan and senior advisers to discuss ongoing recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, they met with small-business owners to discuss the economy and deficit reduction. Later, in the Oval Office, they met with Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. The President announced his intention to appoint Edward S. Itta and James J. McCarthy as members of the Arctic Research Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Brady J. Deaton as Chairman of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development. The President announced his intention to appoint Waded Cruzado and Harold L. Martin, Sr., as members of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development. The President announced his intention to appoint Lisa Green Hall as a member of the Community Development Advisory Board. The President announced his intention to appoint Ed Stockwell as a U.S. Commissioner for the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission. The President announced that he has nominated Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro, Luis F. Restrepo, and Jeffrey L. Schmehl to be judges on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy from October 29 through November 8. The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds, flooding, and landslides from September 15 through 30. November 28 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President and Vice President Biden met with members of the Cabinet. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, they met with business leaders to discuss the economy and deficit reduction. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. The White House announced that the President will travel to Hatfield, PA, on November 30. The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy from October 26 through November 8. November 29 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone conversation with President Sebastian Pinera Echenique of Chile to thank him for his message of congratulations on his reelection. Later, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 2012 Nobel Prize winners Brian K. Kobilka, Robert J. Lefkowitz, Alvin E. Roth, Lloyd S. Shapley, and David J. Wineland. Later, in the Private Dining Room, he and 2012 Republican Presidential nominee W. Mitt Romney had lunch. November 30 In the morning, the President traveled to Hatfield, PA, where he toured the Rodon Group manufacturing facility of K'NEX Brands L.P. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. The President announced his intention to appoint Bob J. Archuleta and Travis Morrison as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Military Academy. The President announced his intention to appoint V. Ronne Froman as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy. The President announced his intention to appoint Sachin Dev Pavithran as a member of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. December 2 In the morning, the President traveled to Joint Base Andrews, MD, where he played golf with former President William J. Clinton, U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk, and Democratic Party fundraiser Terrence R. McAuliffe. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. In the evening, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the President and Mrs. Obama attended the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors Gala. The White House announced that the President will deliver remarks at the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Symposium at the National Defense University on December 3. December 3 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in a question-and-answer session on the national economy with Twitter users. December 4 In the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with Governors from across the country to discuss the national economy. Later, in the Map Room, he taped an interview with Julianna Goldman of Bloomberg Television. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he participated in a roundtable discussion with reporters from progressive media outlets. Then, in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Biden met with Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. December 5 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner to discuss the Federal budget. The President declared a major disaster in the District of Columbia and ordered Federal aid to supplement District recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy from October 26 through 31. December 6 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Gov. Christopher J. Christie of New Jersey. In the afternoon, the President traveled to Falls Church, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with President Muhammad Mursi of Egypt to express his concern about the deaths and injuries of opposition protesters in Egypt and emphasize the need for continued democratic transition in Egypt. The White House announced that the President will travel to Redford, MI, on December 10. The President announced his intention to nominate Timothy H. Haahs to be a member of the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences. The President announced his intention to nominate Morton H. Halperin to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The President announced his intention to nominate Michael W. Hail to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the National Cancer Advisory Board: David Christiani; Judy E. Garber; Liz Jaffe; Beth Karlan; Mack Roach III; and Charles Sawyers. December 7 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a signing ceremony for H.R. 6063, the Child Protection Act of 2012. December 9 In the afternoon, the President met with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. December 10 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Redford, MI, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he toured the Detroit Diesel Corporation plant. In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. December 11 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. December 12 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in a teleconference call with mayors and community leaders from around the Nation to discuss the economy and deficit reduction. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with health care reform advocate Natoma Canfield of Medina, OH, and her sister Connie Anderson. December 13 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, at the Blair House, the President attended a National Security Council holiday party. Later, in the Diplomatic Room, he taped separate television interviews with Jim Gardner of WPVI in Philadelphia, PA, Alina Mayo Azze of WLTV in Miami, FL, Frank Vascellaro of WCCO in Minneapolis, MN, and Edie Lambert of KCRA in Sacramento, CA, all for later broadcast. Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers. December 14 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, also in the Oval Office, he was notified by Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Adviser John O. Brennan of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. In the afternoon, the President had a signing ceremony for H.R. 6156, the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Susan E. Rice. During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy of Connecticut and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller III to discuss the shootings in Newtown, CT. The White House announced the cancellation of the President's planned travel to Portland, ME, on December 19. The President announced his intention to nominate Nicholas C. Geale and Linda A. Puchala to be members of the National Mediation Board. The President announced his intention to nominate Richard J. Engler to be a member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. December 15 The White House announced that the President will travel to Newtown, CT, on December 16. December 16 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Newtown, CT. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. December 17 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. Later, he met with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President and Vice President Biden had lunch. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Liberal Democratic Party President Shinzo Abe of Japan to congratulate him on his party's victory in Parliamentary elections and discuss Japan-U.S. relations. December 18 In the morning, the President had a videoconference with Prime Minister David Cameron of the United Kingdom to discuss the shootings in Newtown, CT, the situations in Syria, Afghanistan, and Iran, and the Middle East peace process. Then, in the Oval Office, he had an intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Sen. Joseph Manchin III to discuss gun control. Then, he had a telephone conversation with President Paul Kagame of Rwanda to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta. December 19 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. The President declared a major disaster in Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by Hurricane Sandy from October 27 through November 8. December 20 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he met with wounded U.S. military personnel and their families. Then, he returned to Washington, DC. In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with President-elect Park Geun-hye of South Korea to congratulate her on her election victory and discuss South Korea-U.S. relations. The President announced his intention to nominate Ernest W. DuBester to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. The President announced his intention to nominate Carol Waller Pope to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority and, upon appointment, to designate her as Chair. The President announced his intention to appoint Ruth David and Maria T. Zuber as members of the National Science Board of the National Science Foundation. The President announced his intention to appoint Laura Skandera Trombley as a member of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. December 21 In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the December 14 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. Later, also in the Oval Office, he and Vice President Joe Biden had an intelligence briefing. The White House announced that the President will travel to Honolulu, HI, in the evening. In the evening, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Honolulu, HI, arriving the following morning. The President announced his intention to appoint L. Preston Bryant, Jr., as Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission. The President announced his intention to appoint Mohamed A. El-Erian as Chair of the President's Global Development Council. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the President's Global Development Council: Richard C. Blum; Sylvia Mathews Burwell; Esther Duflo; Sarah Beardsley Degnan Kambou; James M. Manyika; William K. Reilly; Steven Schwager; and Smita Singh. The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council: Todd A. Fisher; Robert A. Sherman; Andrea Lavin Solow; and Michael A. Stein. December 22 In the morning, upon arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, the President, Mrs. Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha traveled to Kailua, HI. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 23 In the morning, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, HI, to attend a memorial service for the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. Later, they returned to Kailua, HI. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 24 During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 25 In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Obama traveled to Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay, where, in Anderson Hall, they met with servicemembers and their families. Later, they returned to Kailua, HI. During the day, the President had an intelligence briefing. December 26 In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, and Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. The White House announced that the President will return to Washington, DC, in the evening. In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving the following morning. December 28 In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice President Joe Biden met with Speaker of the House of Representatives John A. Boehner, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid, and Senate Minority Leader A. Mitchell McConnell to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. December 29 During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with his senior advisers to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget. December 31 During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Vice President Joe Biden, White House Chief of Staff Jacob J. "Jack" Lew, Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs Robert L. Nabors II, and Chief of Staff to the Vice President Bruce Reed to discuss tax reform legislation and the Federal budget.