October 20, 2008
HP-1221

Treasury, Regulators to Issue Additional Guidance on Capital Purchase Program

Washington, DC--Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will deliver a statement today in the Treasury Department Media Room at 11:30 a.m. (EDT) to discuss additional details on the capital purchase program including the process for applying. Following the statement Treasury and financial regulatory officials will conduct an off-camera, background briefing in the same room.

Who  
Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.

What  
Statement on Capital Purchase Program Application Guidelines

When  
Monday, October 20, 11:30 a.m. (EDT)

Where  
Treasury Department
Media Room - 4121
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC

Note 
The pen and pad background briefing will immediately follow at 11:45 a.m. (EDT) in the Media Room. No cameras will be permitted for the background briefing.

Media without Treasury press credentials planning to attend should contact Treasury's Office of Public Affairs with the following information: name, Social Security number and date of birth.

Clearance contact:
Frances.anderson@do.treas.gov (202) 622-2960