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The White House Weekly Review - Link to White House Front Page
MAY 15-19, 2006
The President's Schedule

 

Monday, May 15, 2006
President Bush made remarks at the Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service. This service takes place each year to honor the sacrifice and service of officers lost in the line of duty.

In the evening, the President delivered an Address to the Nation on comprehensive immigration reform.

President Bush Attends Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service

President Bush Addresses the Nation on Immigration Reform

Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The President and Mrs. Bush participated in an Arrival Ceremony at the White House for the Prime Minister of Australia and Mrs. Howard. After the ceremony, President Bush met with Prime Minister Howard, followed by a joint press availability.

In the afternoon, the President made remarks to the 2005 WNBA Champion Sacramento Monarchs. The President and Mrs. Bush ended their day at an Official Dinner with the Prime Minister of Australia and Mrs. Howard, which will be followed by entertainment.

President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Howard of Australia in Arrival Ceremony at the White House

President Bush and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia Participate in Joint Press Availability

President Bush Welcomes WNBA Champion Sacramento Monarchs to the White House

Wednesday, May 17, 2006
President Bush made remarks to the 2006 United States Winter Olympic and Paralympics Teams. In the afternoon, he signed the Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005. This legislation extends the President's 2003 tax cuts on dividends and capital gains.

President Bush Welcomes 2006 U.S. Winter Olympic and Paralympic Teams

President Bush Signs Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005

Thursday, May 18, 2006
President Bush participated in a tour of the Yuma Sector Border, followed by a briefing on this Arizona sector of the American-Mexican border. The President concluded his visit with remarks on border security and his proposal for comprehensive immigration reform.

President Bush Discusses Border Security and Immigration Reform in Arizona

Friday, May 19, 2006
President Bush visited Northern Kentucky University and made remarks on the American Competitiveness Initiative, a comprehensive plan to keep America the most innovative nation in the world.

President Bush Discusses American Competitiveness Initiative

 

From the White House

 

Monday, May 15, 2006

President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel to the White House

Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten the Transition to Democracy in Belarus

Memorandum for the Secretary of State on Rescission of Libya's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

President Bush and Prime Minister Howard of Australia Exchange Toasts

Press Briefing By Tony Snow

Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2006

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Personnel Announcement

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Press Briefing By Tony Snow

Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Washington

Thursday, May 18, 2006

Ask The White House – Mark Warshawsky, Treasury Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy, discussed Tax Relief, the Economy and President Bush's Pro-Growth Policies

Press Gaggle by Tony Snow

Briefing on the President's Supplemental Appropriation Request

President Congratulates House on Passage of Budget Resolution

President Signs H.J.Res. 83 and S. 1382

Friday, May 19, 2006

Ask The White House – Joel Kaplan, White House Deputy Chief of Staff, discussed President Bush's Comprehensive Immigration Reform Plan

Press Gaggle by Tony Snow

National Maritime Day, 2006

National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2006

World Trade Week, 2006

Presidential Message on 104th anniversary of Cuban Independence

Personnel Announcement