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POTUS Grabs a Pint

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Monday, March 19, 2012

POTUS Grabs a Pint

President Obama left the White House Saturday afternoon to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by grabbing a pint of Guinness at the Dubliner, an Irish pub near the Capitol.

Check out some photos from his visit.

President Barack Obama visits the Dubliner, an Irish pub in Washington, D.C., with his Irish cousin, Henry Healy, center, and Ollie Hayes, a pub owner in Moneygall, Ireland, on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Today's Schedule

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11:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

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