Digest of Other White House Announcements

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.

January 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, at the Capital Hilton Hotel, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the Alfalfa Club Dinner.

January 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he participated in an interview with Juan Williams of National Public Radio.

January 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Peoria, IL.

Later in the morning, the President participated in an interview with Betsy Stark of ABC News. Later, he traveled to East Peoria, IL, where he toured Caterpillar, Inc. He then participated in another interview with Ms. Stark.

In the afternoon, the President returned to Peoria, IL, where, prior to his departure, he met with members of the Illinois NationalGuard and their families. He then returned to Washington, DC.

The President announced that he has named Jean Staton Mamo as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Media Affairs.

The President announced that he has named Joel Bagnal as Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security.

The President announced that he has named Martin E. McGuinness as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs.

The President announced that he has named Michael Y. Scudder, Jr., as Associate Counsel to the President.

The President announced that he has named Amy Swartz Zantzinger as Special Assistant to the President and White House Social Secretary.

January 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to New York City, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Adam Houhoulis. He then went to Federal Hall where he participated in an interview with Neil Cavuto of FOX News. Later, he met with Eva Borja, Ceasar Borja, Jr., Evan Borja, and Nhia Borja, the family of Cesar Borja, a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department, who died of lung disease on January 23. He then participated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

In the afternoon, the President went to the New York Stock Exchange where he met with traders on the floor. He then returned to Washington, DC.

February 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a signing ceremony for a Presidential proclamation in honor of American Heart Month.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Martin Torrijos Espino of Panama to the White House on February 16.

The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm on December 28-30.

The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe winter storms on January 12-26.

February 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov of Russia.

In the afternoon, the President met with Republican Members of the Senate. He then hosted a reception for the Members.

The President announced his intention to nominate John C. Rood to be Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at the Department of State.