DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE July 2, 2014

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
July 2, 2014

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
10:30 a.m. Secretary Kerry meets with Kurdish Chief of Staff to the President Dr. Fuad Hussein, Kurdish Minister and Head of the Department of Foreign Relations of the Kurdistan Regional Government Falah Mustafa Bakir, and Kurdish Director for Congressional and Academic Affairs Karwan Zebari, at the Department of State.
12:10 p.m. Secretary Kerry meets with White House National Security Advisor Susan Rice, at the White House.
12:30 p.m. Secretary Kerry meets with White House National Security Advisor Susan Rice and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, at the White House.

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS
Deputy Secretary Burns is on travel to Vienna, Austria from Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 4 in connection with the P5+1 talks. 

DEPUTY SECRETARY HEATHER HIGGINBOTTOM
Deputy Secretary Higginbottom attends meetings and briefings, at the Department of State.

USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJ SHAH
Administrator Shah is on travel to Zambia from July 1 through July 3 as a part of a U.S. delegation headed by Dr. Jill Biden and Ambassador Russell. Their travel will highlight how girls’ education and women’s participation in government, the economy, and civil society can accelerate economic development, improve health and educational outcomes, strengthen democratic governance, and foster peace and security.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN 
Under Secretary Sherman is on travel to Vienna, Austria from Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 4 in connection with the P5+1 talks.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT CATHERINE NOVELLI
11:30 a.m. Under Secretary Novelli meets with U.S. Ambassador to Chile Mike Hammer, at the Department of State.
4:00 p.m. Under Secretary Novelli meets with Turkish Ambassador the U.S. Serdar Kilic, at the Department of State.

COUNSELOR TOM SHANNON
11:00 a.m. Counselor Shannon meets with Japanese Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nobuo Kishi, at the Department of State.
2:00 p.m. Counselor Shannon attends a meeting at the White House.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS CHARLES RIVKIN
9:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Rivkin delivers the keynote address at the “Japan, 1964: Back to the Future” conference at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in Washington, DC.
12:30 p.m. Assistant Secretary Rivkin meets with U.K. Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Westmacott, in Washington, DC.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS NISHA DESAI BISWAL
12:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Biswal speaks at a community forum and diaspora to discuss U.S. policy in India, hosted by U.S. Senator Robert Mendendez, in Fords, New Jersey.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONSULAR AFFAIRS MICHELE BOND
Acting Assistant Secretary Bond is on travel to Mexico through July 3. While in Mexico she will meet with government counterparts to discuss consular affairs and deliver remarks at the New Consulate Compound Dedication Ceremony in Monterrey, Mexico.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POPULATION, REFUGEES AND MIGRATION ANNE CLAIRE RICHARD 
3:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Richard meets with CEO of Relief International Nancy Wilson, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS EVAN RYAN
2:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Ryan meets with Moroccan Ambassador to the U.S. Rachad Bouhlal, at the Department of State.

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR GLOBAL WOMEN’S ISSUES CATHERINE RUSSELL
Ambassador Russell is on travel to Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone from June 30 through July 7 as a part of a U.S. delegation headed by Dr. Jill Biden and Administrator Shah. During their travel, Dr. Biden, Administrator Shah, and Ambassador Russell will highlight how girls’ education and women’s participation in government, the economy, and civil society can accelerate economic development, improve health and educational outcomes, strengthen democratic governance, and foster peace and security.

OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE-STEPHEN RAPP
2:00 p.m. Ambassador Rapp delivers remarks and participates in a discussion on “War Crimes in Syria: The Challenge of Promoting Accountability and Protecting Civilians,” at the Atlantic Council, in Washington, DC.

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"The Great Schooner Race" by Doug Mills

The Great Schooner Race one of the most exciting events of the year on the coast of Maine![07-05-2013]

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Schooner Issac H. Evans during sunset on the night before the Great Schooner Race in 2013.

Chasing Life "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead" Airs Tonight July 1st

ABC Family series 'Chasing Life' fans will be able to watch an all new episode tonight at 9pm ET/PT entitled "I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead". April faces her first bone marrow biopsy and begins to feel overwhelmed by her responsibilities at work and home.

April finds it harder to juggle the increasing severity of her symptoms with her obligations at work and her attempts to be a supportive daughter and sister. After missing an important appointment, George urges April to get her priorities straight. April also learns more about Leo Hendrie, but Leo jumps to conclusions about April’s motives.

Meanwhile, much to her own surprise, Brenna bonds with Greer, a popular girl at school.

“Chasing Life” is adapted from the successful Televisa Spanish-language Mexican television series and is a co-production of BV Family Productions, Lionsgate, and Televisa in association with ABC Family. The series is executive produced by Sean Smith (“Greek”), Susanna Fogel (“Life Partners”), Joni Lefkowitz (“Life Partners”) and Aaron Kaplan (“Terra Nova”). “Chasing Life” stars Italia Ricci (“Unnatural History”), Mary Page Keller (“NYPD Blue”), Aisha Dee (“I Hate My Teenage Daughter”), Richard Brancatisano (“The Elephant Princess”) and Haley Ramm (“Red State”), with Steven Weber (“Two Broke Girls,” “Wings”) and Scott Michael Foster (“Greek”) as recurring guest stars.

Photos Credit: ABC Family

Pretty Little Liars "Thrown from the Ride" Airs Tonight July 1st

Fans of the ABC Family series 'Pretty Little Liars' will be able to watch an all new episode tonight at 8pm ET/PT entitled "Thrown from the Ride". The girls continue to feel the pressure at school and from Ali, as Mona makes plans for Ali’s return to Rosewood High.

With Ali now back in Rosewood, she attempts to regain the role of leader of the group, but she finds her four friends are not as willing to blindly follow her every whim as they once were. Besides feeling the pressure from Alison, Aria, Emily, Hanna and Spencer are also feeling under the microscope at school with the high school focusing their attention on the Liars. While most kids are morbidly curious about what happened to Ali, some are more focused on planning for Ali’s return to school.

Meanwhile, Aria’s depression continues to spiral, and she looks for comfort from an unlikely source.

“Pretty Little Liars” is produced by Alloy Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television and is executive produced by I. Marlene King, Oliver Goldstick, Leslie Morgenstein and Joseph Dougherty. The series stars Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Tyler Blackburn, Lucy Hale, Ian Harding, Laura Leighton, Shay Mitchell, Janel Parrish and Sasha Pieterse.

Photos Credit: ABC Family

White House Schedule - July 1, 2014

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Robert A. "Bob" McDonald walk through Lafayette Square en route to the White House after McDonald was announced as the nominee for Secretary of Veterans Affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., June 30, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. 

Later in the morning, the President will hold a Cabinet Meeting in the Cabinet Room.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks on the economy at the Georgetown Waterfront Park in Washington, DC. 

10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office
10:55 AM	The President holds a Cabinet Meeting Cabinet Room
1:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Josh Earnest Brady Press Briefing Room
2:20 PM	The President delivers remarks on the Economy Georgetown Waterfront Park – Washington

DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE July 1, 2014

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
July 1, 2014

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
Secretary Kerry is on travel to Panama City, Panama, to lead the U.S. Presidential Delegation to the inauguration of Panamanian President-elect Juan Carlos Varela. Secretary Kerry is accompanied by fellow delegation members U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama Jonathan Farrar; Governor of Massachusetts Deval Patrick; Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson; Chief of Staff David Wade; Deputy Chief of Staff Jon Finer; and Spokesperson Jen Psaki.
8:30 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Kerry meets with Panamanian President-elect Juan Carlos Varela, in Panama City, Panama.

9:15 a.m. LOCAL Meeting with President of El Salvador Sanchez Ceren, President of Guatemala Otto Pérez Molina, and Foreign Minister of Honduras Mireya Aguero de Corrales, in Panama City, Panama.

11:00 a.m. LOCAL Secretary Kerry attends the Inauguration Ceremony for Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, in Panama City, Panama.

12:55 p.m. LOCAL Secretary Kerry meets with Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis, in Panama City, Panama.

2:00 p.m. LOCAL Secretary Kerry attends a lunch hosted by Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela, in Panama City, Panama.

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS

Deputy Secretary Burns is on travel to Vienna, Austria from Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 4 in connection with the P5+1 talks.

DEPUTY SECRETARY HEATHER HIGGINBOTTOM

9:30 a.m. Deputy Secretary Higginbottom delivers remarks at the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Women’s Leadership Conference on “Women Embracing Leadership and Service,” at the Department of State.

USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJ SHAH

Administrator Shah is on travel to Zambia from June 30 through July 7 as a part of a U.S. delegation headed by Dr. Jill Biden and Ambassador Russell. Their travel will highlight how girls’ education and women’s participation in government, the economy, and civil society can accelerate economic development, improve health and educational outcomes, strengthen democratic governance, and foster peace and security.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN

Under Secretary Sherman is on travel to Vienna, Austria from Tuesday, July 1 through Friday, July 4 in connection with the P5+1 talks.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT CATHERINE NOVELLI

11:00 a.m. Under Secretary Novelli meets with Greek Ambassador to the U.S. Christos Panagopoulos, at the Department of State.

2:15 p.m. Under Secretary Novelli attends a meeting at the White House.

COUNSELOR TOM SHANNON

12:00 p.m. Counselor Shannon attends a meeting at the White House.

4:00 p.m. Counselor Shannon meets with Senior Fellows at the Council on Foreign Relations Steven Cook and Hasib J. Sabbagh, at the Department of State.

CHIEF OF PROTOCOL PETER SELFRIDGE

10:00 a.m. Ambassador Selfridge meets with Ambassador to the U.S. of Republic of Malawi Stephen Dick Tennyson Matenje, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS NISHA DESAI BISWAL

1:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Biswal meets with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia Ambassador Miroslav Jenca, at the Department of State.

3:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Biswal meets with Kyrgyzstani Prosecutor General Aida Salyanova, at the Department of State.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONSULAR AFFAIRS MICHELE BOND

Acting Assistant Secretary Bond is on travel to Mexico through July 3. While in Mexico she will meet with government counterparts to discuss consular affairs and deliver remarks at the New Consulate Compound Dedication Ceremony in Monterrey, Mexico.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS EVAN RYAN

9:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Ryan delivers remarks at the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) Women’s Leadership Conference on “Women Embracing Leadership and Service,” at the Department of State.

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR GLOBAL WOMEN’S ISSUES CATHERINE RUSSELL

Ambassador Russell is on travel to Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sierra Leone from June 30 through July 7 as a part of a U.S. delegation headed by Dr. Jill Biden and Administrator Shah. During their travel, Dr. Biden, Administrator Shah, and Ambassador Russell will highlight how girls’ education and women’s participation in government, the economy, and civil society can accelerate economic development, improve health and educational outcomes, strengthen democratic governance, and foster peace and security.

SPECIAL ENVOY AND COORDINATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AFFAIRS CARLOS PASCUAL
12:00 p.m. Special Envoy Pascual participates in a discussion on Russia, Ukraine and Energy Security, at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC.

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"Stephen Taber" by Doug Mills

The Stephen Taber sails from Rockland past the Rockland Breakwater Light.[07-04-2011]

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