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Obama's schedule for Wednesday, July 18

U.S. President Barack Obama waves at onlookers as he departs for travel to campaign events in Texas, from the White House in Washington, D.C. on July 17, 2012. UPI/Jonathan Ernst/Pool

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Published: July 18, 2012 at 7:02 AM

WASHINGTON, July 18 (UPI) -- President Obama meets with his agriculture secretary Wednesday to discuss a response to the drought that has gripped the United States, the White House said.

The daily schedule indicates Obama will:

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

-- Meet with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the administration's efforts to respond to the drought.

-- Have lunch with Biden.

-- Welcome the 2012 NCAA Women's Basketball Champion Baylor University Bears to the White House to congratulate the team on its historic 40-0 season and its NCAA championship.

-- Attend a campaign event in the Washington area.

Topics: Joe Biden, Tom Vilsack

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