Pete King's Thoughts & Whereabouts: 4/10 - 4/13

Saturday, April 10th
8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - stop by to say hello to kids, parents and coaches assembling for Massapequa International Little League Opening Day parade.

9:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - attend Seaford Little League Opening Day ceremonies at Seamans Neck Park.

Sunday, April 11th
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - boxing session with Chris Cardona in Bellmore.

8:40 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - telephone interview with Religion on the Line (WABC radio) with Rabbi Potasnik and Deacon McCormack. Discuss Obama's Israel policy. I am very critical.

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - speak at Farmingdale-Wantagh Jewish Center in Wantagh. Good crowd. Focus on Homeland Security and Middle East issues.

Monday, April 12th
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - meet with Korean-American leaders on mutual security issues.

7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - attend Arthur Mercante wake in Garden City. Arthur, a friend for more than 35 years, was 90 years old. He is the undisputed all-time top boxing referee. Was referee for Ali-Frazier I and over 100 other title fights. Crowd was out the door and down the stairs. Mourners included fighters, referees, top business leaders and political leaders. Great guy. Always a class act. R.I.P.

Tuesday, April 13th
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - USAIR from LaGuardia to Reagan

6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. - Routine votes on House floor.