April 11, 2006
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Treasury Secretary John W. Snow to Visit Oxford, MS
to Discuss Medicare and the U.S. Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will visit Oxford, Mississippi to discuss how the President's Medicare prescription drug benefit is helping seniors and Americans with disabilities receive the drugs they need at reduced costs and the President's agenda for continued strong growth in the economy and job creation.  While in Oxford, Secretary Snow will give remarks to Senior Citizens on Medicare, tour the Lott Leadership Institute with U.S. Senator Trent Lott and teach an Econ – 203 class at the University of Mississippi.

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Who               
U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow

What             
Remarks on Medicare to residents and senior citizens

When             
Wednesday, April 12, 10:00 a.m. (CDT)

Where           
Azalea Gardens
100 Azalea Drive
Oxford, MS              

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 Who               
U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow

What             
Tour of Lott Leadership Institute

When             
Wednesday, April 12, 1:00 p.m. (CDT)

 Where           
University of Mississippi
Cross Street
Oxford, MS

 Note              
Tour will be preceded by a press availability at 12:30 p.m. (CDT)

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 Who               
U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow

What             
Teaching Econ 203 Macro-Economics Class

When             
Wednesday, April 12, 2:00 p.m. (CDT)

Where           
University of Mississippi
111 Conner Hall, Library Loop
Oxford, MS

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Who               
U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow

What             
Remarks to Students

When             
Wednesday, April 12, 3:00 p.m. (CDT)

Where           
University of Mississippi                 
30 Holman Hall, Library Loop
Oxford, MS