![]() President Barack Obama meets with Prime Minister Petr Necas of the Czech Republic in the Oval Office October 27, 2011. POTUS on Eurozone compromise![]() During a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office with the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Necas, President Obama reacted to today's announcement that the leaders of the European Union countries have come to a compromise over how to deal with Greece's debt crisis. Here's what the president said:
As reporters were being ushered out, the president was asked whether he thought the deal would help stave off a double-dip recession. He responded by acknowledging that "there has been progress," but what's needed now is "strong execution:"
Briefing Bites: the 9-9-9-9 plan![]() Jay Carney briefed reporters Thursday – his first of the week given the president's trip out west. The hot topics included Congress' low approval rating, the latest violence surrounding the "Occupy" protesters, and Europe's latest plan for Greece. Here's the key sound: On a new CBS poll indicating Congress has a 9 percent approval rating:
On news the GDP grew by 2.5 percent over the summer:
![]() Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas shakes hands with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, as EU leaders reach an agreement to solve Europe's debt crisis. Obama applauds EU over Greece plan![]() President Obama just issued the following statement on the deal the EU has made with Greece.
Picture of the week: Brining it to the 'burbs![]() President Obama brought his jobs message to a Las Vegas suburb on Monday. It was there he also announced a housing initiative to help homeowners with federally guaranteed mortgages refinance their homes. Morning BriefingThe 1600 Report's daily roundup of what the White House is reading this morning online and in the papers: *GOP rejects Dems' super comittee offer (CNN) *Europe has a deal (CNNMoney) *Occupy clashes test mayors (WSJ) *Black voters' support for Obama is strong and steady (NYT) *Obama's new ally: Rick Perry (Politico) POTUS schedule October 27, 2011![]() 9:30AM In-Town Pool Call Time 9:30AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing – Oval Office (Closed Press) 10:30AM THE PRESIDENT meets with Treasury Secretary Geithner – Oval Office (Closed Press) 11:00AM THE PRESIDENT meets with senior advisors – Oval Office (Closed Press) 3:10PM THE PRESIDENT holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Petr Necas of the Czech Republic- Oval Office (Pool Spray at the Top) 5:05PM THE PRESIDENT greets city and municipal leaders from across the country – East Room (Closed Press) 6:45PM THE PRESIDENT has dinner with winners of a campaign contest (In-Town Travel Pool Spray) |
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