WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama travels from Denver to Dallas and Austin on Wednesday, headlining fundraisers for Democrats and for a “Texas showdown,” a meeting in the afternoon with Texas Gov. Rick Perry over the growing crisis at the border. In Dallas, Obama will also meet with local elected officials and faith leaders to discuss the waves of children, most from Central America, crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
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Below, from the White House…
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2014
DAILY GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2014
In the morning, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at Cheesman Park. This event is open to pre-credentialed media.
In the afternoon, the President will attend a DSCC event at Westin Denver Downtown. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.
In the afternoon, the President will depart Denver en route Dallas, Texas. The President’s departure from Denver International Airport and arrival at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.
Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with local elected officials and faith leaders to discuss the urgent humanitarian situation at the Southwest border. There will be a stills only pool spray of this meeting at DalFort Fueling.
In the evening, the President will attend a DCCC event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.
Afterward, the President will depart Dallas en route Austin, Texas. The President’s departure from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and arrival at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport are open to pre-credentialed media.
At night, the President will attend a DNC event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.
The President will remain overnight in Austin.
Out-of-Town Travel Pool
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Wall Street Journal
Radio: NPR
MDT
10:20AM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks
Cheesman Park, Denver, Colorado
Open to Pre-Credentialed Media
12:20PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks and answers questions at a DSCC event
Westin Denver Downtown, Denver, Colorado
Print Pool for Remarks Only
1:30PM THE PRESIDENT departs Denver en route Dallas, Texas
Denver International Airport
Open to Pre-Credentialed Media
CDT
4:15PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Dallas, Texas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Open to Pre-Credentialed Media
4:55PM THE PRESIDENT meets with local elected officials and faith leaders
DalFort Fueling, Dallas, Texas
Stills Only Pool Spray
7:15PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC event
Private Residence, Dallas, Texas
Print Pool for Remarks Only
8:40PM THE PRESIDENT departs Dallas en route Austin, Texas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Open to Pre-Credentialed Media
9:30PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Austin
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Open to Pre-Credentialed Media
10:45PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks and answers questions at a DNC event
Private Resident, Austin, Texas
Print Pool for Remarks Only
Briefing Schedule
Press Secretary Josh Earnest will gaggle aboard Air Force One en route Dallas
