PO-3452: Important Message for Media Events at U.S. Treasury Department Media Coverage



	FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS September 24, 2002 PO-3452 Important Message for Media Events at U.S. Treasury Department Media Coverage at Treasury Department: September 25-26-27 Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill will host a number of opportunities for media in the Department of the Treasury during -- and in advance of -- the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Members of the media wishing to cover the press conferences must make proper arrangements to enter the Treasury Building and Treasury grounds during the weekend. The Treasury Building and grounds are secure facilities. Members of the media who do not possess an active Treasury or White House press identification and who are expected to cover either press conferences or photo opportunities must receive clearance from the Secret Service in a timely manner in order to enter the building or the grounds. As always, information required for security clearance includes the individual's full name; date of birth; social security or (if applicable) passport number; name of news organization; and official telephone number. Press with camera equipment should come in through the Moat Entrance. The Moat Entrance is located at the Southwest corner of the Treasury Building. This information should be provided to the Office of Public Affairs no later than 24 hours prior to an event. The best way to provide this information is to email PublicAffairs@do.treas.gov. Or fax to 202-622-1999. Please see attached list of events open for media. PO-3452 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Treasury Secretary Paul O誰eill Afghanistan Reconstruction Steering Group Meeting Remarks 9:00 a.m. EDT World Bank, Building J Washington, DC Treasury Secretary Paul O誰eill Pre-G7 Press Conference 2:00 p.m. EDT Treasury Department, Media Room 4120 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Western Hemisphere Finance Ministers Meeting 9:00 a.m. EDT Treasury Department, Media Room 4120 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC Photo spray at top of the meeting Western Hemisphere Finance Ministers 10:30 a.m. EDT Group Photo Treasury Building 1500 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC Pool reporter ( Bell Entrance) Treasury Secretary Paul O誰eill Western Hemisphere Finance Ministers Press Conference 1:00 p.m. EDT Treasury Department, Media Room 4120 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC G7 Ministerial Meeting 3:00 p.m. EDT Blair House 1651 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC Photo spray at the top of the meeting G7 Ministerial Meeting 4:30 p.m. EDT Blair House, West Garden 1651 Pennsylvania Ave.,NW Washington, DC Group Photo SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Treasury Secretary Paul O誰eill International Monetary Fund Conference Meeting 8:00 a.m. EDT International Monetary Fund 700 19 Street, NW IMF- 3rd Floor Meeting Hall Statement for release Washington, DC Treasury Secretary Paul O誰eill Post G7 Press Conference 9:30 a.m. EDT The World Bank, Room MC4-800 701 19th Street, NW Washington, DC Treasury Secretary Paul O誰eill Institute for International Finance 7:00 p.m. EDT Grand Hyatt, Independence Ballroom 1000 H Street, NW * Statement for release Washington, DC SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Treasury Secretary Paul O誰eill Annual Meeting Plenary Session of the IMF/WB 9:00 a.m. EDT Statement for release Constitution Hall 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC