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Dec. 9, 2011 / 7:14 AM

Obama's schedule for Friday, Dec. 9

President Barack Obama addresses the media in the briefing room of the White House Thursday. Obama discussed the blocking by Senate Repubilcans of the confirmation of Obama's nominee Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. UPI/Win McNamee/Pool

President Barack Obama addresses the media in the briefing room of the White House Thursday. Obama discussed the blocking by Senate Repubilcans of the confirmation of Obama's nominee Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. UPI/Win McNamee/Pool | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- President Obama's public schedule lists one entry for Friday.

The daily schedule indicates Obama will receive the daily briefing.

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