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AP WASHINGTON DAYBOOK, Thursday, April 24
WHITE HOUSE, ECONOMY, COURTS
--------------------- PRESIDENT OBAMA
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All times LOCAL.
White House daily tape: 202-456-2358.
White House press office: 202-456-2580.
THE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Highlights:
9:20 a.m. The President participates in an official arrival ceremony. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Pre-Set Pool Coverage.
9:30 a.m. The President participates in inspection of the Guard of Honor Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Open Press.
9:40 a.m. The President participates in a state call with the Emperor and Empress of Japan. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Limited Pool Spray.
10:15 a.m. The President arrives to the Akasaka Palace. Akasaka Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Closed Press.
10:25 a.m. The President meets with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan Akasaka Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Travel Pool Spray at the Top.
12:15 p.m. The President holds a joint press conference with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Akasaka Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Open Press.
2:45 p.m. The President tours the Miraikan Science Expo. Miraikan Museum, Tokyo, Japan. Travel Pool Coverage.
3:10 p.m. The President delivers remarks at the Miraikan Science Expo and Youth Event. Miraikan Museum, Tokyo, Japan. Pooled Press.
4:05 p.m. The President tours the Meiji Shrine. Meiji Shrine, Tokyo, Japan. Travel Pool Coverage.
7 p.m. The President arrives to the Imperial Palace. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Pre-Set Pool Coverage.
7:20 p.m. The President participates in a receiving line with guests. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Limited Pool Coverage.
8:20 p.m. The President attends the state dinner with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Travel Pool Coverage.
10 p.m. The President participates in an after-dinner talk. Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan. Print Pool Coverage.
Notes: JST is UTC plus 9 (Eastern time difference example 7a eastern is 8p JST or 13 hours difference)
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VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN
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All times LOCAL.
Vice president's press office: 202-456-0373.
THE VICE PRESIDENT'S SCHEDULE
Highlights:
Unavailable.
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MICHELLE OBAMA
SCHEDULE OF THE FIRST LADY
Highlights:
11 a.m. First Lady Michelle Obama will meet with children of Executive Office employees at the White Houses annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day and take questions from the audience. This event is open press. MEDIA RSVP: Members of the media who wish to cover this event must RSVP to firstladypress@who.eop.gov by Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 5:00 PM ET.
3 p.m. Mrs. Obama will attend a DNC fundraising event. This event is closed press.
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ECONOMIC REPORTS
8:30 a.m. COMMERCE DEPARTMENT — Releases durable goods for March.
8:30 a.m. LABOR DEPARTMENT — Releases weekly jobless claims.
10 a.m. FREDDIE MAC — The mortgage company releases weekly mortgage rates.
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STATE DEPARTMENT
NEW
SECRETARY OF STATE KERRY
Highlights:
9 a.m. Delivers remarks at the Take Your Child to Work Day Event, at the Department of State. (OPEN PRESS COVERAGE). Pre set for video cameras: 8:15 a.m.. from the 23rd street lobby. Final access time for journalists and still photographers: 8:30 a.m. from the 23rd street lobby.
11:30 a.m. Hosts the swearing-in ceremony for Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Research Daniel Smith, at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE).
1 p.m. Delivers remarks at the Export-Import Bank Annual Conference, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. Please click here for more information. (OPEN PRESS COVERAGE). Pre-set time for video cameras and still photographers: 10:30 a.m. in the hallway outside of the Regency Ballroom of the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Final access time for all writers: 12:15 p.m. in the hallway outside of the Regency Ballroom of the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
3 p.m. Meets with Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende, at the Department of State. (CAMERA SPRAY AT THE TOP). Pre set for video cameras: 2:15 p.m. from the 23rd street lobby. Final access time for journalists and still photographers: 2:30 p.m. from the 23rd street lobby.
7 p.m. Hosts a dinner for the Initiative for the Palestinian Economy, at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE)
1 p.m. GOOGLE HANGOUT FOR OLDER TRAVELERS — In recognition of May is Older Americans Month, the State Department hosts a Google+ Hangout to discuss travel considerations for older U.S. citizens interested in retiring or traveling abroad, including passports, safety, receiving benefits abroad, and adventure travel. On hand to answer questions will be Deputy Assistant Secretary for Overseas Citizens Services James Pettit and Regina and Pat, hosts of the PBS show, "Grannies on Safari. Janice Waugh, founder of Solo Traveler, will moderate the discussion.
Notes: The event will be broadcast live on the Department of States YouTube channel and Google+ page. Questions can be submitted in advance via Facebook and Twitter using AskTravelGov and tweeting at @StateDept or @TravelGov.
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