Subject: DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016
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Date: Wed, 18 May 2016 16:40:09 -0500

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 18, 2016

*DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR*

*THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016*

In the morning, the President and Vice President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will have lunch with the Vice President in the Private Dining Room. This lunch is closed press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will award National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation to 17 scientists, engineers, mathematicians and innovators. The National Medal of Science recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science, engineering and mathematics. The National Medal of Technology and Innovation recognizes those who have made lasting contributions to Americas competitiveness and quality of life and helped strengthen the Nations technological workforce. This event in the East Room will be open press.

*_In-Town Travel Pool_*

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: ABC

Print: NY Post 

Radio: ABC

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*_EDT_*

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*9:30AM In-Town Pool Call Time*

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*10:00AM THE PRESIDENT and THE VICE PRESIDENT receive the Presidential Daily Briefing*

"Oval Office"

"Closed Press"

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*12:30PM THE PRESIDENT and THE VICE PRESIDENT meet for lunch*

"Private Dining Room"

"Closed Press"

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*2:30PM THE PRESIDENT awards **National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation*

"East Room"

"Open Press (Pre-set 12:50PM; Final Gather 1:40PM  North Doors of the Palm Room)"

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Briefing Schedule_*

*12:00PM* *Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest*

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