President Obama will address the economy, the outdoors and national security on Friday

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The economy, national security on Obama’s agenda

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is in Washington Friday and will focus on national security, the economy and the great outdoors.

First, the president will address the White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors meeting at the Interior Department. He’ll speak on land conservation and the importance of Americans returning to the open air.

Obama meets with his national security team when he returns to the White House. They’ll be discussing Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Obama and his Economic Recovery Advisory Board meet later to discuss job creation, exports and financial overhaul legislation.