| | President Obama on Deficit Reduction: "If Not Now, When?" Yesterday, the President held a news conference in which he addressed the ongoing efforts to find a balanced approach to the budget and fielded questions from reporters. President Obama continues to work daily with Congressional leaders from both parties.
Watch the full press conference from yesterday or read the highlights.
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President Barack Obama is briefed before a phone call with President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia in the Oval Office, July 11, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing
10:30 AM: The President meets with senior advisors
12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 
2:15 PM: The President awards Sergeant First Class Leroy Arthur Petry, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor; The Vice President also attends
3:15 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Congressional Leadership
Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.Gov/Live
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