SEC. EVANS AND SEN. SMITH TO DISCUSS JOB AND ECONOMIC GROWTH DURING PORTLAND ECONOMIC FORUM

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Don Evans and U.S. Sen. Gordon Smith (Ore.) will discuss the state of the economy and the details of President Bush’s economic growth and jobs package during a visit to Portland, Ore., Monday, April 28, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. Evans and Smith will tour the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs and meet with unemployed workers to discuss the President’s job creation proposal to assist those looking for work find a job.

Evans and Smith will hold a media availability following the meeting.

WHEN:	Monday, April 28, 2003 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Press Check-in by 9:45 a.m.
WHERE:	Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs 4134 N. Vancouver Avenue Portland, Oregon 97217
WHAT:	Tour of Facility Discussion with Portland-area residents Media Availability
Participants:	U.S. Secretary of Commerce Don Evans U.S. Senator Gordon Smith