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.

July 12

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 13

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.

July 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the home of former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow in Alexandria, VA, where they met with Tony’s family and expressed their condolences for Tony’s death on July 12. They then returned to Washington, DC.

During the day, the President met with Special Envoy to Sudan Richard S. Williamson.

The White House announced that the President will welcome President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso to the White House on July 16.

The President declared a major disaster in Michigan and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from June 6-13.

July 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a photo opportunity with the 2008 MATHCOUNTS National Competition Award recipients.

The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding from June 14-17.

The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas J. Madison to be Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration at the Department of Transportation.

The President announced his intention to nominate David Reid Murtaugh to be Deputy Director for State, Local, and Tribal Affairs in the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

The President announced his intention to nominate Beverly Allen, Donald H. Dyal, and Jeffrey B. Rudman to be members of the National Museum and Library Services Board.

The President announced his intention to appoint Ronald R. Hall, David B. Jones, and James Lorand Matory as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following individuals as members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board: Edward H. Gee; Phillip D. Jenkins; Nancy Ann Starnes; and Hans A. Van Winkle.

July 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a social dinner in honor of Major League Baseball. Later, in the Rose Garden, they attended a performance by entertainer Kenny Chesney.

July 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a video teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Redding, CA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteers Mark Hendrick, Jake Wellman, and Alex Braden. Then, at the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Headquarters, he participated in a briefing on wildfire damage and firefighting efforts. Later, he traveled to Napa, CA.

In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a Republican National Committee dinner. Later, he traveled to Tucson, AZ.

The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Simon to be Representative of the United States to the African Union with the Rank and Status of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.

July 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at a private residence, he attended a Tim Bee for Congress and Arizona Trust reception. He then traveled to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, where he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mary Frances Ward.

Later in the morning, the President traveled to Houston, TX, arriving in the afternoon.

Later in the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended an Olson for Congress and Texas Victory Committee reception. He then traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving in the evening.

The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding on June 27.