Pres. Obama visits Indiana

Follow along for live updates from President Barack Obama's visit to southern Indiana and his Manufacturing Day speech.

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More than 100 troopers are receiving their orders. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCUe0FIQAIB0XW.jpg

by Sgt. Todd Ringle via twitter 10/3/2014 4:37:05 PM
Long-term unemployment unchanged. 3 million Americans have been searching for jobs for 27 weeks or more.

by Zach Evans via twitter 10/3/2014 4:37:07 PM
The amount of manufacturing jobs didn't change from August to September. I wonder if the president will address the report today.

by Zach Evans via twitter 10/3/2014 4:38:43 PM
Pres Obama returns US Marine's salute as he boards Marine One for flight to @AndrewsAirForce . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCUuLSIAAAkIYd.jpg

by Mark Knoller via twitter retweeted by ECP_Roll 10/3/2014 4:39:12 PM
Here's a link to the latest ISM survey, which reported a slight drop in manufacturing growth from Aug. to Sept. ism.ws/ismreport/mfgr…

by Zach Evans via twitter 10/3/2014 4:42:55 PM
Both John Mellencamp and Barack Obama haven't been to Evansville since 08 when they appeared together. Both now returning. Coincidence?

by Zach Evans via twitter retweeted by ECP_Roll 10/3/2014 4:43:57 PM
Most economists say that unstable global affairs stalled construction, manufacturing growth in Europe and Asia, likely hitting U.S. now.

by Zach Evans via twitter 10/3/2014 4:44:00 PM
Caller to the newsroom pointed out to us that today is the Obamas' 22nd wedding anniversary.

by Ryan G. Reynolds via twitter retweeted by ECP_Roll 10/3/2014 4:47:07 PM
In case you're wondering, Michelle Obama is not with Barack, despite today being their wedding anniversary, she will be in New England

by Max Roll via twitter 10/3/2014 4:49:39 PM
Crowd at Toyota Visitors Center waiting to be shuttled to Millennium Steel http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCXequIcAEQvZj.jpg

by noah.stubbs via twitter 10/3/2014 4:49:54 PM
First Lady is there to drum up support for gubernatorial candidates in Mass. and Maine

by Max Roll via twitter 10/3/2014 4:50:12 PM
Courier's Mark Wilson and Noah Stubbs on media bus to see President Obama http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCYCXSIcAAtJ5z.jpg

by Kevin Swank via twitter 10/3/2014 4:52:20 PM
Headed to Tri-State Aero with @ernie_mccrack . We're going to be a part of the president's press pool.

by Zach Evans via twitter 10/3/2014 4:53:20 PM
Me as well. RT @ECPzachevans : Headed to Tri-State Aero with @ernie_mccrack . We're going to be a part of the president's press pool.

by Cole Claybourn via twitter 10/3/2014 4:56:08 PM
President Obama’s visit to the Evansville area will last a little more than three hours, according to a schedule released by the office of the White House press secretary.

1 p.m.: The president arrives at Evansville Regional Airport.

The Indiana State Police have said that U.S. 41 will be shut down as the president's motorcade travels from the airport to Millennium Steel, and then again as the president returns to the airport.

1:50 p.m.: President Obama tours Millennium Steel in Princeton. The plant supplies sheet steel for Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana.

2:05 p.m.: The president meets with Millennium Steel workers for a conversation. According to the release from the White House, “the president will ... have a conversation with workers as part of Manufacturing Day to discuss how investments in American manufacturing help create jobs and expand opportunity for Americans.”

4:25 p.m.: President Obama departs from Evansville Regional Airport.

by rollm via Scripps: Courier Press 10/3/2014 5:03:32 PM
The lobby fills up in anticipation of Obama's arrival Evansville Regional Airport. #ObamaIN http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCatZCIYAENXnP.jpg

by The Shield via twitter retweeted by ECP_Roll 10/3/2014 5:04:35 PM
Media getting security checked for POTUS at Millennium Steel http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCbCU1IAAA7HyS.jpg

by Mark Wilson via twitter 10/3/2014 5:05:26 PM
Check out the courierpress.com for live coverage of the presidential visit! With reporters @ECPmarkwilson @ECPzachevans @ECP_Gootee

by Jessica Wray via twitter retweeted by ECP_Roll 10/3/2014 5:08:55 PM
Evansville EPA

Welcome to town, President Barack Obama!

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Score! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCcW0PIYAEoVzP.jpg

by Mark Wilson via twitter 10/3/2014 5:11:13 PM
Evansville Police Department

With the planned visit from President Obama tomorrow, there will be road closures along his motorcade route. The main impact will be felt along US 41 into Gibson County. For security purposes, the exact times and routes are not being released at this time. If you find your travels being impacted by tomorrow's events, please be patient with the officers directing traffic and the other motorists.

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Evansville Courier & Press

Here's President Obama's speech at Roberts Stadium from 2008. His hair used to be so dark. Where has the time gone?
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Gov. Pence greeting people at Tri-State Aero prior to President Obama's arrival. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCc2zjIEAEKPOT.jpg

by Cole Claybourn via twitter 10/3/2014 5:13:24 PM
Waiting for Obama #ObamaIN http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCdIO4IYAAAioz.jpg

by The Shield via twitter retweeted by ECP_Roll 10/3/2014 5:18:45 PM
Pretty large crowd of guests at Tri-State Aero awaiting President Obama. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCeUzzIcAAXVsj.jpg

by Cole Claybourn via twitter 10/3/2014 5:19:48 PM
Inside Millenium Steel now waiting. Much smaller space than I envisioned.

by Mark Wilson via twitter 10/3/2014 5:19:49 PM
Easy to tell the VIP section by the number of suits per square foot.

by Mark Wilson via twitter 10/3/2014 5:21:33 PM
Setting up http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BzCe_3nIMAAjCNt.jpg

by noah.stubbs via twitter 10/3/2014 5:22:45 PM
Millennium Steel owner Henry Jackson pleased with Obama's visit youtu.be/uz_WzcSPyeI

by noah.stubbs via twitter 10/3/2014 9:17:29 PM
Having issuing adding stories to the site, but I filed a story about Bucshon and Pence as well as that girl in the Pence photo I tweeted.

by Richard Gootee via twitter 10/3/2014 9:19:51 PM
The girl and her brother got to meet both Pence and Obama today. Good day for them, if you know, they like politics.

by Richard Gootee via twitter 10/3/2014 9:20:40 PM
Nope. RT @TabnieDNews : My co-workers are better than yours!

by Richard Gootee via twitter 10/3/2014 9:29:34 PM
No serious issues today during the President's visit. Thanks for following! All traffic is back to normal. Enjoy the weekend!

by Sgt. Todd Ringle via twitter 10/3/2014 9:35:09 PM
Video of President Obama arriving in Evansville earlier today prior to his visit at Millennium Steel youtube.com/watch?v=NNIypY…

by Cole Claybourn via twitter 10/3/2014 10:13:06 PM
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by Cole Claybourn via twitter 10/3/2014 10:16:13 PM