A senior administration official told the Tribune Washington Bureau this morning that Obama will travel to Copenhagen Thursday night, and return following the Friday meeting. The first lady plans to travel Tuesday, and meet with individual members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday and Thursday to make Chicago's case for the games. The president will join her at the full committee meeting on Friday.
In addition to the president, first lady and Mayor Daley, other senior governmental officials in the Chicago 2016 delegation to Copenhagen will include White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. FULL STORY
In addition to the president, first lady and Mayor Daley, other senior governmental officials in the Chicago 2016 delegation to Copenhagen will include White House Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn. FULL STORY
