February 10, 2006
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Treasury Official to Visit Louisville to Discuss the U.S. Economy and American Competitiveness

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Critical Infrastructure Protection D. Scott Parsons will visit Louisville, Kentucky Monday to discuss the President's agenda to maintain the economy's momentum and the American Competitiveness Initiative which is aimed to encourage American innovation and strengthen our nation's ability to compete in the global economy. This ambitious strategy will increase federal investment in critical research, ensure that the United States continues to lead the world in opportunity and innovation, and provide American children with a strong foundation in math and science. The American Competitiveness Initiative commits $5.9 billion in FY 2007, and more than $136 billion over 10 years, to increase investments in research and development (R&D), strengthen education, and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation. While in Louisville, Deputy Assistant Secretary Parsons will give remarks to the Greater Louisville Inc. The following event is open to credentialed media:

Who: Deputy Assistant Secretary for Critical Infrastructure Protection
D. Scott Parsons

What: Remarks to the Greater Louisville Inc.

When: Monday, February 13, 11:30 a.m. (EST)

Where: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
101 South Fifth Street
Suite 1920 (National city Tower)
Louisville, KY

Note: Media must RSVP to Leslie Dorris at (502) 625-0012 or LDorris@GreaterLouisville.com