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FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will visit Columbus and Gambier, Ohio on Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22 to visit with local business leaders and speak at KenyonCollege’s commencement.
The Secretary will highlight the President’s efforts to strengthen the economy and create new jobs. As a result of the President’s tax legislation in 2001 and 2003, 4.4 million Ohio taxpayers will pay lower income taxes in 2004. Nearly 860,000 business taxpayers in Ohio are able to use their tax savings to invest in new equipment, hire additional workers, and increase pay.
In Columbus on Friday, Secretary Snow will tour the facility of the Ohio Transmission Corporation, 1900 Jetway Blvd., followed by a roundtable discussion with local business leaders and a press availability at the same location. Information on the Ohio Transmission Corporation can be found at www.otpnet.com.
On Saturday, the Secretary will deliver the commencement address at KenyonCollege in Gambier.
The following events are open to the media:
Friday, May 21
2:00 pm
Tour of Ohio Transmission Corporation
1900 Jetway Blvd.
Columbus, OH
** Media must arrive by 1:00 pm with their media credentials
2:30 pm
Roundtable Discussion with Local Business Leaders
Ohio Transmission Corporation
1900 Jetway Blvd.
Columbus, OH
3:30 pm
Press Availability
Ohio Transmission Corporation
1900 Jetway Blvd.
Columbus, OH
Saturday, May 22
10:00 am
Commencement Address to Kenyon College Graduating Class of 2004
Kenyon College
Sam Mather Lawn (rain location: Ernst Center)
Gambier, OH