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Sept. 7, 2011 / 7:02 AM

Obama's schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 7

U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement to urge Congress to pass an extension of a federal highway bill that would protect a million jobs, in the Rose Garden of the White House on August 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. Behind Obama is U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer David Chavern. UPI/Pat Benic..

U.S. President Barack Obama makes a statement to urge Congress to pass an extension of a federal highway bill that would protect a million jobs, in the Rose Garden of the White House on August 31, 2011 in Washington, DC. Behind Obama is U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer David Chavern. UPI/Pat Benic.. | License Photo

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:

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-- 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.

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