The President began his official day at 9:30 with his morning security and economic briefing. He then met with his senior advisors.

At 10:30 the Presdient spoke to the Business Council. Full Text of Remaks

At noon the President met for his weekly luncheon meeting with Vice President Biden.

At 4PM the President and the First fFamily left the White House for Andrews Airforce Base for a flight to Chicago were they are to spend the weekend.

In the course of the day the President had a discussion with King Carlos of Spain.

In the evening the Senate passed the Economic Stimulus Package. This completed the Congressional passage of the bill.