Pool Reports of September 16, 2021

In-town pool report #1 checking in

Hello, all, and happy Thursday. To all those who observe Yom Kippur, have an easy fast.

Just two events on the docket today. The president is scheduled to speak at 1:45 about the economy in the East Room. We'll be gathering for that shortly.

Press briefing with Jen Psaki to follow at 2:30.

Pool will keep the updates coming.

In-town pool report #2 two minute warning for potus speech

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In-town pool report #3 speech begins

The president's speech in the East room began at 2:00. You can watch it live at whitehouse.gov/live

In-town pool report #4 speech ends

The president's remarks about the economy concluded at 2:22

The president ignored shouted questions about France as he walked out of the room.

In-town pool report #5 two-minute warning for briefing

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In-town pool report #6 briefing ends

Psaki concluded the briefing at 3:35. Briefing lasted 48 minutes.

In-town pool report #7 LID

Travel/photo lid was called at 3:39. Everyone enjoy the rainy afternoon.