Digest of Other White House Announcements, Week Ending Friday, June 10, 2005

The following list includes the President’s public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue.

June 4

In the morning, at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 6

In the morning, the President traveled to Fort Lauderdale, FL. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Upon arrival in Fort Lauderdale, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jaclyn Einstein.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

June 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with a delegation of Chinese legislators.

Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with leaders of the Salvation Army.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.

In the evening, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a working dinner with Prime Minister Blair.

June 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President participated in an interview with Neil Cavuto of FOX News for later broadcast.

Later in the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with Republican Members of Congress to discuss legislative priorities.

In the evening, in the Family Theater, the President and representatives of Universal Pictures viewed a screening of the film "Cinderella Man".

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Festus Gontebanye Mogae of Botswana, President John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana, President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, President Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia, and President Mamadou Tandja of Niger to the White House on June 13.

June 9

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the United Nations to discuss the Secretary-General’s recent visit to Africa and regional issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.

Later in the morning, the President traveled to Columbus, OH, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dianne Garrett.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Mian Khurshid Mahmood Kasuri of Pakistan.

Later in the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with Democrat Members of the House of Representatives to discuss the Central American Free Trade Agreement.

The President announced his intention to nominate Henry Crumpton to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Department of State, with the rank of Ambassador at Large.

The President announced his intention to nominate Benjamin A. Powell to be General Counsel of the Office of Director of National Intelligence.

The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald Spogli to be Ambassador to Italy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert H. Tuttle to be Ambassador to the United Kingdom.

The President announced his intention to designate Paul W. Curry as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Management).

The President announced his intention to redesignate LaSalle Doheny Leffall, Jr., as Chairman of the President’s Cancer Panel.

The President announced his intention to appoint Michael O. Leavitt and Jim Nicholson as members of the Policy Committee of the White House Conference on Aging.

June 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to McLean, VA, where he toured the National Counterterrorism Center. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a working lunch with President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea.

Later in the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Year awards.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carol E. Dinkins to be Chairman and Alan Charles Raul to be Vice Chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint Lanny J. Davis, Theodore B. Olson, and Francis X. Taylor as members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.

The President announced his intention to nominate John S. Redd to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence.