President Obama official schedule and guidance May 2, 2013. Mexico City, Penny Pritzker

By Lynn Sweet

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

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TV Corr & Crew: CNN

Print: Regional Reporters

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Out-of-Town Travel Pool

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TV Corr & Crew: CNN