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Aug. 1, 2013 / 6:36 AM

Obama schedule for Thursday, Aug. 1

US President Barack Obama holds an autographed basketball presented by UConn's women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma (at podium) as he welcomes the 2013 NCAA Champions to the White House, July 31, 2013, in Washington, DC. Obama continued a tradition of welcoming sports champions to the White House and thanking them for their community service. UPI/Mike Theiler

1 of 2 | US President Barack Obama holds an autographed basketball presented by UConn's women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma (at podium) as he welcomes the 2013 NCAA Champions to the White House, July 31, 2013, in Washington, DC. Obama continued a tradition of welcoming sports champions to the White House and thanking them for their community service. UPI/Mike Theiler | License Photo

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- President Obama will meet with congressional members to discuss Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act programs Thursday, the White House said.

The daily schedule indicated Obama also will:

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-- Meet Vice President Joe Biden for lunch in the Private Dining Room.

-- Meet with a group of bipartisan members of Congress to discuss key FISA programs.

-- Hold a bilateral meeting with Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi to discuss matters of mutual interest.

-- Host a reception for the 50th anniversary of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law in the East Room.

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