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West Wing Week: "Mutual Disposition"

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Friday, July 29, 2011

West Wing Week: "Mutual Disposition"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, The President held a town hall, met with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, honored the world series champions, spoke to Hispanic community advocates and addressed the Nation on the importance of compromising on a balanced approach to reduce the deficit. That's July 22nd to July 28th or "Mutual Disposition"

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:20 AM: The President delivers a statement on the status of debt ceiling negotiations

10:50 AM: The President delivers remarks on Fuel Efficiency Standards (audio only)

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

3:10 PM: The President meets with President Yayi of Benin, President Alpha Conde of Guinea, President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger, and President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d'Ivoire

Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.Gov/Live

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