The day began with the President and Vice President receiving their daily breifing.
The President then met with representatives of the large banks. The goal of the meeting was to push the banks to loan more to help the economy grow.
The President then spoke to the press on the economy. Remarks
The President and Vice President then had lunch.
In the afternoon the President met with President Sleiman of Lebanon. At that meeting the President stressed the need to limit the smuggling of arms to Hezbollah. Remarks
The President ended his official day with a meeting with Senator Bob Casey.