Chat Away

President Obama waves to the First lady Michelle Obama and her guests on the Truman Balcony as he returns to the White House from Costa Rica on May 4

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Sunday:

9:45: President Obama departs the White House

11:15: Arrives Columbus, Ohio

12:35: Delivers the commencement speech at The Ohio State University

3:25: Arrives the White House

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This and That

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Today:

All times Eastern

1:0: The President attends a forum on Inclusive Economic Growth and Development (Audio only at White House live)

3:0: Departs San Jose, Costa Rica en route Washington, DC

7:20: Arrives Joint Base Andrews

7:35: Arrives the White House

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Live coverage from Costa Rica:

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Tomorrow:

9:45: President Obama departs the White House

11:15: Arrives Columbus, Ohio

12:35: Delivers the commencement speech at The Ohio State University

3:25: Arrives the White House

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The week ahead:

Monday: The President will have meetings at the White House

Tuesday: Welcomes President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea to the White House

Wednesday: Meetings at the White House

Thursday: Travels to Austin, Texas for events on the economy and to see UT. Returns to the White House in the evening

Friday: Meetings at the White House

Saturday: The President and the Vice President will honor the 2013 National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) TOP COPS award winners at the White House

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President Barack Obama and President Laura Chinchilla of Costa Rica participate in a cultural event with Costa Rican youth at Casa Amarilla, San Jose, Costa Rica, May 3, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama at his joint press conference with Costa Rica’s President Laura Chincilla in San Jose, May 3

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A Cinco de Mayo pic or two, even though it’s only the 4th 😕

2009:

President Obama and the First Lady take the elevator to the private residence after a Cinco de Mayo celebration at the White House, May 4, 2009 (Photo by Samantha Appleton)

2010:

Hello Costa Rica

President Obama and Costa Rica’s President Laura Chinchilla smile as schoolchildren sing to them at Casa Amarilla during his visit to San Jose, May 3

Mexico to Costa Rica

President Obama greets members of the audience after his speech at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City

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All times Eastern – Costa Rica:

5:40: The President and President Chinchilla hold a bilateral meeting

6:30: The President and President Chinchilla hold a cultural event with Costa Rican youth

7:15: The President and President Chinchilla hold a press conference

8:35: The President participates in a photo with Central American Integration System leaders

9:0: The President, President Chinchilla and Central American Integration System leaders meet for a working dinner

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Chat away……President’s trip schedule

Preview of Mexico/Costa Rica Trip

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Ahead of May 2-4 trip: Americas Quarterly Interviews U.S. President @barackobama About Visiting Mexico & Costa Rica.americasquarterly.org/aq-interviews-…

— The lovely Plains (@DaRiverZkind) April 30, 2013

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The President hits the road for Mexico and Costa Rica tomorrow. For info on the trip, check out this page: whitehouse.gov/mexico-costa-r…

— @NSCPress (@NSCPress) May 1, 2013

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An update on the implementation of our Atrocity Prevention Strategy:whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/05/0…

— Ben Rhodes (@rhodes44) May 1, 2013

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Supporting children is vital to achieving an #AIDSFreeGen. @pepfar‘s #AmbGoosby explains on #DipNote. go.usa.gov/TmMB

— Department of State (@StateDept) May 1, 2013

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2:15PM           THE PRESIDENT arrives Mexico City, Mexico

                    

3:05PM           THE PRESIDENT and President Peña Nieto of Mexico hold a bilateral meeting

 

4:10PM           THE PRESIDENT and President Peña Nieto of Mexico hold a press conference

 

5:35PM           THE PRESIDENT meets and greets with United States Embassy personnel

    

7:15PM           THE PRESIDENT and President Peña Nieto of Mexico meet for a working dinner

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