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Obama's schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 7

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Published: Sept. 7, 2011 at 7:02 AM

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- President Obama welcomes NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and other NASCAR drivers to the White House Wednesday, the daily schedule indicates.

The schedule indicates Obama will:

-- Receive, along with Vice President Joe Biden, the daily briefing.

-- Meet with Biden and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

-- Meet with Biden and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

-- Welcome Johnson and other NASCAR drivers to the White House to honor Johnson's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship and the efforts Johnson and NASCAR to give back to the community.

Topics: Jimmie Johnson, Joe Biden, Leon Panetta, Hillary Rodham Clinton

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