October 17, 2006
HP-139

Secretary Paulson to Host Iftaar Dinner

U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson will host an Iftaar dinner on Tuesday, October 17, to celebrate and honor Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.  The dinner will open to press during Secretary Paulson's remarks.

Date: 
Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Time: 
7:15 pm EDT

Location:
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Cash Room
1500 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Media should use the moat entrance on the south side of the building.

Note: The Iftaar dinner will open to the media for Secretary Paulson's remarks at 7:15 pm.  Press should be at the Treasury by 7:10 pm.  Both still and over-the-shoulder cameras are welcome.

Media without Treasury press credentials (including media with White House credentials) planning to attend should contact Frances Anderson in Treasury's Office of Public Affairs at (202) 528-9086 or email your information to frances.anderson@do.treas.gov.  Please be prepared to provide her with the following information: full name, Social Security number and date of birth by noon Tuesday, October 17.