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September 7, 2005
JS-2702 Bush Economic Team to Visit Gulf Coast Region Treasury Secretary John W. Snow, Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez, Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao and Social Security Commissioner Jo Anne B. Barnhart will travel to Texas, Louisiana and Alabama on Friday, September 9th. The economic team will assess both near-term and long-term economic needs of the Gulf Coast region, and discuss assistance available to individuals and small businesses in the region.
Below is a tentative schedule of the visit:
Friday, September 9, 2005
8:00 A.M.
Houston, Texas – Reliant Center Hall
Tour One-Stop Career Center, FEMA Disaster Recovery Center and Volunteer Center (Open Press)
Press Availability will take place following tour
PRESS CHECK-IN 7:00 AM
Contact: Kristin Wilson 202-558-8548
11:45 A.M.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Louisiana Works Baton Rouge Career and Jobs Center
1991 Wooddale Boulevard
Tour One-Stop Career Center (Open Press)
Press Availability will take place following center visit
PRESS CHECK-IN 11:00 AM
Contact: Wendy Gehring 202-841-6770
2:45 P.M.
Mobile, Alabama – Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center Room 105 A
1 South Water Street
Roundtable with Alabama Governor Bob Riley, community leaders, and state and local officials (Closed Press/Photo Spray at the Top)
Press Availability Prior to Roundtable and Press Statement Following Roundtable
PRESS CHECK-IN 2:00 PM
Contact: Deana Ballard 202-441-9645 or Angelique Ras 202-262-9484
NOTE:
More details will be provided as they become available.
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