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Nov. 7, 2011 / 10:05 AM

Obama's schedule for Monday, Nov. 7

Obama's schedule for Monday, Nov. 7

President Barack Obama arrives at a waterfront park in Washington Nov. 2, 2011, to discuss the American Jobs Act. UPI/Martin H. Simon/POOL | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- President Obama will discuss new executive actions that will help military veterans gain employment Monday, the White House said.

Besides discussing tax credits included in the American Jobs Act and executive orders concerning veterans and work, the daily agenda indicates Obama will:

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-- Receive the daily briefing.

-- Meet with senior advisers.

-- Welcomes NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen

-- Meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

-- Attend a campaign event at a private residence.

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