Daybook

PRESIDENT BUSH

Discusses the economy, Des Moines Marriott Downtown, Des Moines, Iowa.

VICE PRESIDENT

Continues an eight-day trip to China, Japan and South Korea, April 9-16.

ECONOMIC REPORTS

1 p.m. — Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation releases the weekly survey on fixed-rate mortgages.

Location: 8200 Jones Branch Drive, McLean. Contact: 703/903-2000.

FEDERAL AGENCIES

9 a.m. — Office on Violence Against Women holds a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Violence Against Women to discuss implementation of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000 and related legislation. Location: St. Gregory Hotel, 2033 M St. NW. Contact: 202/353-4343.

10:30 a.m. — Bureau of Industry and Security holds a meeting of the Materials Technical Advisory Committee to receive an update on the status of the Biological Weapons Convention. Location: Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 3884, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania avenues NW. Contact: 202/482-2583.

SUPREME COURT

No oral arguments are scheduled. Contact: 202/479-3211.

SENATE

Not in session. Spring recess. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/224-8601, or Democratic Cloakroom, 202/224-8541.

HOUSE

Not in session. Spring district work period. Contact: Republican Cloakroom, 202/225-2020, or Democratic Cloakroom, 202/225-1600.

GENERAL AGENDA

Science and technology in the Americas — all day — Center for Strategic and International Studies holds a conference, “Science and Technology in the Americas.”

Highlights — 3 p.m. — Michael May, DirecTV Latin America; Raul Perea-Hanze, Pfizer; and Eduardo Dvorkin, Techint/Tenaris Siderca, “International Collaboration Applied to Latin America: The Role of Science in Increasing Economic Growth”

Location: CSIS, B-1 conference level, 1800 K St. NW. Contact: 202/775-3242.

Biodefense vaccines — all day — Infocast’s Biospace holds “the Second Biodefense Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics Conference.” Location: Hamilton Crowne Plaza, 14th and K streets NW. Contact: 818/888-4444.

Food choice — 9 a.m. — McDonald’s USA holds a news conference to announce its plan on food choice, physical activity and education. Mike Roberts and Jim Skinner, McDonald’s USA; Wendy Cook, U.S. Menu Innovation and Marketing; and Cathy Kapica, Worldwide Nutrition, participate. Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Contact: 630/623-7942 or 312/771-7779.

American States — 9 a.m. — George Washington University holds a discussion on the future of the Organization of American States. Eduardo Ferrero Costa, ambassador of Peru; Heraldo Munoz, Chile’s representative to the United Nations, and Miguel Angel Rodriguez, former president of Costa Rica, participate. Location: GW, 805 21st St. NW. Media and Public Affairs Building, Jack Morton Auditorium. Contact: 202/994-6467; 202/994-2492.

Geneva proposals for peace — 9:30 a.m. — The Middle East Policy Council holds a discussion, “The Geneva Proposals for Peace: Still Viable?” Ziad Asali, American Task Force on Palestine; Marshall Breger, Catholic University of America; Stephen Cohen, Institute for Middle East Peace and Development; and Philip Wilcox, Foundation for Middle East Peace, participate. Location: 216 Hart Senate Office Building. Contact: 202/296-5791.

Tax reform — 10 a.m. — Americans for Tax Reform holds a press conference on taxes, the tax burden, federal spending and how it all relates to national politics and the 2004 elections. Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform; Jim Martin, the 60 Plus Association; Tom Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste; and John Berthoud, National Taxpayers Union, participate. Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Zenger Room. Contact: 202/785-0266.

New technologies for building roads — 10:30 a.m. — Transportation Department holds a news briefing and demonstration of new technologies for building better American roads.

Highlights — 11 a.m. — Boat tour of the new Wilson Bridge project to follow

Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta participates. Location: Jones Point Park, Alexandria. Contact: 202/366-5580.

Vaccine shortages — 11 a.m. — American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research holds a discussion, “How Can Vaccine Shortages Be Prevented?” Stephen Cochi, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; William Egan, Food and Drug Administration; Philip Hosbach, Aventis Pasteur; Paul Offit, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; and John Calfee, AEI, participate. Location: AEI, 1150 17th St. NW. Wohlstetter Conference Center, 12th floor. Contact: 202/862-4871.

Iraq forum — noon — Center for Strategic and International Studies holds a policy forum, “Iraq: Last Chance to Get It Right.” Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr., Delaware Democrat; and John Hamre and Kurt Campbell, CSIS, participate. Location: Phoenix Park Hotel, 520 North Capitol St. NW. Contact: 202/775-3242.

Sumi-e Art — noon — Library of Congress holds a discussion, “My Journey with Sumi-e Art.” Frederick Harris, artist, participates. Location: LOC, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE. LJ 119. Contact: 202/707-5420.

Iraq discussion — 12:30 p.m. — The U.S. Institute of Peace holds a discussion, “Formative Forces in the Development of Iraq as a Modern State.” Faleh Jabar, USIP, participates. Location: USIP, 1200 17th St. NW. Contact: 202/429-3818.

War in Iraq — 12:30 p.m. — The National Press Club holds a discussion on the war in Iraq. Rep. Charles B. Rangel, New York Democrat, participates. Location: National Press Club, 14th and F streets NW. Ballroom. Contact: 202/662-7501.

Clean-air ozone rule — 1 p.m. — Environmental Protection Agency holds a news conference to announce the Clean-Air Ozone Rule and the designation of non-attainment areas. EPA Administrator Michael O. Leavitt participates. Location: EPA, Ariel Rios North Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Contact: 202/564-9828.

Health, wealth and welfare — 2:30 p.m. — International Monetary Fund holds a discussion, “Health, Wealth and Welfare.” Abdoulaye Bio-Tchane, IMF; David Canning, Harvard University; Markus Haacker, U.N. Economic Commission for Africa; and Dean Jamison, U.S. National Institutes of Health, participate. Location: IMF headquarters, 720 19th St. NW. Contact: 202/623-7300.

Peace in Israel and Palestine — 6 p.m. — American University hosts a discussion, “Prospects for Peace in Israel and Palestine.” Hussein Ibish, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, participates. Location: AU, Graydon Center, Gianni Lounge, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Contact: 202/885-5950.