NOTE..Though not yet on the official schedule–the White House will probably update–Obama will tap today Penny Pritzker for Commerce Secretary and Michael Froman for U.S. Trade Representative.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2013
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013
In the morning, the President will travel to Mexico City, Mexico. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Benito Juarez International Airport are open press.
While in Mexico City, the President will participate in a bilateral meeting with President Peña Nieto at the Palacio Nacional-Salon de Recepciones. There will be travel pool spray at the top of the bilateral meeting.
Later, the President will meet and greet with United States Embassy personnel at the InterContinental Presidente Hotel in Mexico City, Mexico. This visit is closed press.
In the afternoon, the President and President Peña Nieto will hold a press conference at the Palacio Nacional in the Treasury Room. This press conference will be open to pre-credentialed media.
In the evening, the President will attend a working dinner with President Peña Nieto at Los Pinos. This dinner is closed press.
The President will remain overnight in Mexico City, Mexico.
In-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Regional Reporters
Radio: AURN
Out-of-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Washington Post
EDT
9:00AM Pool Call Time
10:45AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews
South Lawn
Open Press (Final Gather 10:20AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)
11:00AM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route Mexico City, Mexico
Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 9:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)
2:15PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Mexico City, Mexico
Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico City, Mexico
Open Press
3:05PM THE PRESIDENT and President Peña Nieto of Mexico hold a bilateral meeting
Palacio Nacional-Salon de Recepciones
Travel Pool Spray at the Top
4:10PM THE PRESIDENT and President Peña Nieto of Mexico hold a press conference
Palacio Nacional, Treasury Room
Open to Pre-Credentialed Media
5:35PM THE PRESIDENT meets and greets with United States Embassy personnel
InterContinental Presidente Hotel, Mexico City, Mexico
Closed Press
7:15PM THE PRESIDENT and President Peña Nieto of Mexico meet for a working dinner
Los Pinos, Mexico City, Mexico
Closed Press
Briefing Schedule
Press Secretary Jay Carney will Gaggle Aboard Air Force One
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