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Monday, August 8, 2011

Watch Live at 1 p.m. EDT: President Obama delivers a statement

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Watch Live at 1 p.m. EDT: President Obama delivers a statement

This afternoon at 1 p.m. EDT, the President will deliver a statement to the press in the State Dining Room. You can watch live at WhiteHouse.gov/Live.

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President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn of the White House before departing for Camp David, Aug. 5, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:00 AM: The President receives the Presidential daily Briefing

1:00 PM: The President delivers a statement to the press

1:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

6:40 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

7:40 PM: The President delivers remarks at a DNC event

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

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