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Feb. 28, 2012 / 7:08 AM

Obama's schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 28

U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the nation's governors as they applaud in the State Dining Room of the White House Monday. Obama urged the governors to invest more in education. UPI/Pat Benic

U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the nation's governors as they applaud in the State Dining Room of the White House Monday. Obama urged the governors to invest more in education. UPI/Pat Benic | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- President Obama speaks at the United Auto Workers conference Tuesday in Washington, the White House said.

The daily schedule also indicates Obama will:

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

-- Have lunch with Biden.

-- Meet with Biden and Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.

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