Bush and Mehlman Tour Nation to Hear Your Concerns

Politely, peacefully, and nonviolently inquire when you see them as to what sort of imbeciles they take us for.

Thursday, June 9, 2005

*NEW DETAILS: BUSH in Columbus, OH, 9:35am: THE PRESIDENT makes remarks on the PATRIOT Act, Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy | Columbus, OH, OPEN PRESS [Washington Post, 6/9/05; White House 6/9/05]

*NEW: MEHLMAN in Pennsylvania, 5:30pm: Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman takes his "Conversations With The Community" outreach series to Jewish business and community leaders in Pennsylvania, Thursday, June 9, 2005. What: "Conversations With The Community" Town Hall When: Thursday, June 9, 2005 5:30 - 6:30 pm (EDT) Where: The Duquense Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA [RNC, 6/8/05]

*NEW: LAURA BUSH in Washington DC, 9:00 a.m.: MRS. BUSH will deliver remarks to the 2005 National

Big Brothers Big Sisters Conference. Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, NW, Washington, DC 20008, OPEN PRESS [White House, 6/8/05]

Friday June 10, 2005

BUSH in Washington DC: The President will welcome Republic of Korea President Roh Moo-hyun to the White House for a meeting and working lunch on June 10, 2005. The Republic of Korea has been a strong ally and partner in advancing freedom and promoting prosperity in Asia and beyond. The Republic of Korea has played a leading role in the international effort to assist the Iraqi people with security, training, and reconstruction, and now maintains the third largest contingent of forces in Iraq. The two leaders intend to discuss bilateral alliance issues and the way forward on North Korea. [White House, 5/24/05]

CHENEY in Tampa, FL, 10:30 A.M. (EDT): The Vice President and Mrs. Cheney arrive at

MacDill Air Force Base, Hangar 3, Tampa Gate, Bay Shore Drive, Tampa, Florida 33621 [White House, 6/7/05]

CHENEY in Tampa, FL, 2:00 P.M. (EDT): The Vice President presents medals at Heroism

Awards Ceremony and delivers brief remarks, MacDill Air Force Base, Davis Conference Center, Tampa, Florida [White House, 6/7/05]

CHENEY in Tampa, FL, 3:05 P.M. (EDT): The Vice President delivers remarks at Closing

Ceremonies of SOCOM's International Special Forces Week, Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom A, 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602 [White House, 6/7/05]

Saturday, June 11, 2005

ROVE in California, 11am: President Bush's senior adviser and deputy chief of staff will present a lecture during an upcoming visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The event with Karl Rove -- who oversees the development of policy, strategic planning, political affairs, public liaison and intergovernmental affairs for the White House -- is set for 11 a.m. June 11. Tickets are $150 per person and include lunch following the lecture. For reservations, call 522-2977. Tickets will be sold through Wednesday. http://www.venturacountystar.com/vcs/sv/article/0,1375,VCS_239_3827685,0...

*NEW: TANCREDO in Concord, NH: Staunch anti-illegal immigration advocate Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., will return to the Granite State on Saturday for his second visit this year. Tancredo, who may run for President, will participate in the Republican State Committee's "Issues and Answers Series Breakfast" at the Holiday Inn in Concord. [New Hampshire Union Leader, 6/9/05]

Monday, June 13, 2005

THUNE in New York, NY at 12:00 PM: Heartland Values PAC hosts Honorary Chairman Senator John Thune in his first fundraising visit to NYC, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Park Avenue at Grand Central Station. [SD Sources]

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

BUSH in Washington, DC: Bush "will be the keynote speaker at the June 14 event, which will be held at the Washington Convention Center and is organized jointly by the NRCC and the" NRSC. [The Hill, 5/4/05]

BUSH in Pennsylvania: Pres. Bush will appear at a 6/14 fundraiser in Bryn Mawr for Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) located at 726 Williamson Rd from 11 am to 1 pm. [Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/2/05; Democratic sources].

*NEW: DAVIDSON (RNC) in Bedford, NH: JoAnn Davidson, Republican National Committee co-chairman, next Tuesday will keynote the state GOP's "Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series" graduation lunch at C.R. Sparks in Bedford. [New Hampshire Union Leader, 6/9/05]

Thursday, June 16, 2005

ASHCROFT in Davenport, IA: Ex-AG John Ashcroft will headline an IA GOP fund-raiser in Davenport on 6/16 (Quad-City Times). He said of his visit: "I want to make it clear I'm not running" for president (Des Moines Register). [Quad-City Times, 6/2/05]

Friday, June 17, 2005
McCAIN in Evanston, IL: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) delivers commencement address at Northwestern University [ABC News, 3/25/05]

BUSH in Minnesota: President Bush is expected to visit Minnesota later this month for the first time since he won re-election last year. Bush will speak in Maple Grove on June 17, Mayor Mark Steffenson said. President Bush is planning a town hall meeting June 17 in Maple Grove to discuss Medicare and Medicaid, a Minnesota Republican official said on Friday. [Pioneer Press, 6/5/05; Star Tribune, 6/4/05]

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

BUSH in Washington DC: President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Phan Van Khai of Vietnam to the White House on June 21. The visit marks the tenth anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties in 1995 between the United States and Vietnam. Prime Minister Khai will be the most senior Vietnamese official to visit Washington since that time. The two leaders will discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation on a range of bilateral, regional and international issues. This meeting is particularly timely in light of Vietnam's hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in 2006. [White House, 5/27/05]

Saturday, June 25, 2005

*NEW: ALLEN in Manchester, NH: Virginia Sen. George Allen will be the featured speaker at a luncheon for the Federation of Republican Women arranged for June 25 at the Center of New Hampshire Radisson Hotel in Manchester. [New Hampshire Union Leader, 6/9/05]

Monday, June 27, 2005

BUSH in Washington DC: The President will welcome German Chancellor Gerhard Schr�der to the White House for a meeting and working lunch on June 27, 2005. Germany is a strong ally and partner of the United States, working with us to advance freedom and reform, promote prosperity and development, and counter
terrorism and proliferation around the world. Germany has played a leading role in the international effort to assist the Afghan people with security, developing the police, and reconstructing their nation. [White House Press Briefing, 5/20/05]

July 6, 2005

BUSH in Denmark: President Bush will travel to Denmark prior to his participation in the Group of Eight (G-8) Summit in Gleneagles, Scotland in the United Kingdom. The President's bilateral program in Denmark will take place on July 6, 2005. Denmark is a close friend and ally of the United States, and Prime Minister Rasmussen is a strong proponent of effective transatlantic cooperation. [White House, 5/25/05]

July 18, 2005

BUSH in Washington DC: President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House on July 18. The visit marks the next stage in the expanding and deepening U.S.-India relationship, building on the recent high-level exchanges and initiatives between the two governments. The two leaders will touch on all aspects of U.S.-India cooperation including economic, energy, and strategic elements. [White House, 6/3/05]