A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics
Here is the schedule for the Obamas week abroad:
Russia – July 6-8th
http://www.politico.com/politico44/perm/0509/to_russia_with_9c17510a-873d-49c0-9b7c-cb179f22d7a2.html
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090401/ap_on_re_eu/eu_obama_china
Italy – July 8-10th – President Obama will attend a Group of Eight summit in Italy.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0509/A_trip_to_Africa.html?showall
Vatican City – July 10th – (CNN) — President Barack Obama [and Mrs. Obama] will meet Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on July 10, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs announced Wednesday.
Africa – Accra, Ghana – July 10-11th – The President and Mrs. Obama will visit. While in Ghana, the President will discuss a range of bilateral and regional issues with Ghanaian President Mills. The President and Mrs. Obama look forward to strengthening the U.S. relationship with one of our most trusted partners in sub-Saharan Africa, and to highlighting the critical role that sound governance and civil society play in promoting lasting development.
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0509/A_trip_to_Africa.html?showall
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