| 9:30 AM | The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office Closed Press  | 
| 10:00 AM | The President meets with senior advisors Oval Office Closed Press  | 
| 11:00 AM | The President participates in regional interviews on the economy and the importance of finding a balanced approach to deficit reduction Diplomatic Room Closed Press  | 
| 1:00 PM | The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Panetta Oval Office Closed Press  |