August 9, 2006
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Media Advisory: Treasury Secretary Paulson to Visit Chicago

Washington, D.C.--Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson will travel to Chicago, IL on Friday, August 11 to discuss the U.S. economy with market participants and business owners. 

While in Chicago, the Secretary will visit the Chicago Board of Options Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  The Chicago market exchanges play a crucial role in allocating capital in our economy.  America's deep, liquid, efficient capital markets help to keep the U.S. economy the most dynamic and resilient in the world. 

Secretary Paulson will also meet with small business owners to discuss current economic conditions.  The following events are open to credentialed media: