Today at Talk Radio News Service the Washington Bureau will be covering an event with the Brooking’s Institute about the aims, status and future mission for United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). As well as an address by Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus, a discussion with a Holocaust survivor entitled “Under Three Empires: The Thorns and Roses of Life.” Also to be covered is a policy forum at the Cato Institute on “Relief from Gridlock: Surface Transportation Reauthorization in 2009.”

Briefer: Dana Perino

President’s Schedule
President Bush had his normal briefings this morning. At 9:55 am, he will meet with the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in the Oval Office of the White House. The two leaders are expected to discuss cooperation on missile defense and the visa waiver program. President Bush will also thank the Prime Minister and the people of the Czech Republic for their commitment in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
This afternoon at 2.10 pm, the President will meet the Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference. At 3.05 pm, President Bush participates in a photo opportunity and makes remarks to the Boston Red Sox.
White House Press Secretary Dana Perino will brief the press at 12.30 pm today. (more…)