President Obama official schedule and guidance May 4, 5, 2013. Costa Rica, Ohio State University

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 3, 2013

WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2013 AND SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013

On Saturday, the President will attend a forum on Inclusive Economic Growth and Development hosted by INCAE, a Costa Rican business school, and the Inter-American Development Bank. While at the forum, the President will deliver remarks and take questions. Participants will be comprised of representatives from the private sector, civil society, and government officials from the United States and Central America. This event at Old Customs House is open press.

On Saturday afternoon, the President will depart San Jose, Costa Rica en route Washington, DC. The departure from Juan Santamaría International Airport will be open press.

On Saturday evening, the President will return to Washington, DC. The arrival on the South Lawn is open press.

On Sunday morning, the President will depart Washington, DC en route Columbus, Ohio. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Rickenbacker International Airport are open press.

Later on Sunday, the President will deliver the commencement speech at The Ohio State University. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed members of the media, but closed to the public. The credentialing deadline has passed.

On Sunday afternoon, the President will depart Columbus, Ohio en route Washington, DC. The departure from Rickenbacker International Airport and the arrival on South Lawn are open press.

Saturday’s Out-of-Town Travel Pool

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: NBC

Print: New York Times

Radio: CBS

Saturday’s In-Town Travel Pool

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: NBC

Print: The Root

Radio: FOX

Sunday’s Out-of-Town Travel Pool

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: ABC

Print: Washington Times

Sunday’s In-Town Travel Pool

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg

Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: ABC

Print: Tampa Bay Times

Radio: NPR

Saturday, May 4, 2013

CDT

11:00AM THE PRESIDENT attends a forum on Inclusive Economic Growth and Development

Old Customs House, San Jose, Costa Rica

Open Press

1:00PM THE PRESIDENT departs San Jose, Costa Rica en route Washington, DC

Juan Santamaría International Airport

Open Press

EDT

5:30PM In-Town Pool Call Time

7:20PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Joint Base Andrews

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

7:35PM THE PRESIDENT arrives the White House

South Lawn

Open Press (Final Gather 7:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

Sunday, May 5, 2013

EDT

9:00AM In-Town Pool Call Time

9:45AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House

South Lawn

Open Press (Final Gather 9:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:00AM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

11:15AM THE PRESIDENT arrives Columbus, Ohio

Rickenbacker International Airport

Open Press

12:35PM THE PRESIDENT delivers the commencement speech at The Ohio State University

Open to Pre-credentialed Members of the Media; Deadline has passed

2:05PM THE PRESIDENT departs Columbus, Ohio

Rickenbacker International Airport

Open Press

3:10PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Joint Base Andrews

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

3:25PM THE PRESIDENT arrives the White House

South Lawn

Open Press (Final Gather 3:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

Schedule for the Week of May 6, 2013

On Monday, the President will have meetings at the White House.

On Tuesday, the President will welcome President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea to the White House. As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance this year, President Park’s visit will highlight the growth, breadth, depth and strength of our alliance, our increased global cooperation, the deep economic ties between the United States and the Republic of Korea, and the strong bonds of friendship between the American and Korean people.

On Wednesday, the President will attend meetings at the White House.

On Thursday, the President will travel to Austin, Texas for events on the economy. He will return to the White House in the evening.

On Friday, the President will have meetings at the White House.

On Saturday, the President and the Vice President will honor the 2013 National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS award winners at the White House.

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