The President began his day with his economic and security briefings. The President then traveled to FBI headquarters and met with FBI Director Robert Mueller and other officials. After the meeting he delivered remarks to FBI Employees Remarks

In the afternoon the President met with Congressional Progressive Caucus.

He then spoke at a reception in the Rose Garden for the teacher of the year. Remarks

The President placed a phone call to Senator Arlen Spector of PA, who announced earlier in the day that he was switching parties to the Democratic party. The President welcomed him to the party.

The President then met with Defense Secretary Gates.

In the evening the President and the First Lady hosted a reception for the cabinet secretaries.

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