Advertisement

Obama schedule for Monday, Oct. 29

President Barack Obama makes a statement after a briefing on Hurricane Sandy at FEMA Headquarters in Washington Sunday. The massive hybrid storm threatens the entire east coast of the United States. UPI/Dennis Brack/Pool
President Barack Obama makes a statement after a briefing on Hurricane Sandy at FEMA Headquarters in Washington Sunday. The massive hybrid storm threatens the entire east coast of the United States. UPI/Dennis Brack/Pool | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- President Obama canceled an appearance at a campaign event in Florida Monday because of Hurricane Sandy, the White House said.

"Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Washington area, the President will not attend today's campaign event in Orlando. The president will return to the White House to monitor the preparations for and early response to Hurricane Sandy," White House press secretary Jay Carney said in a statement.

Advertisement

Latest Headlines