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Washington, D.C.– Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will host the fourth Cabinet level meeting of the U.S.–China Strategic Economic Dialogue next week. Secretary Paulson will be joined by Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, OMB Director Jim Nussle, U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson, and other Administration officials.In addition, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will participate in the Strategic Economic Dialogue discussions.The fourth Cabinet level meeting of the U.S.–China Strategic Economic Dialogue will focus on managing financial and macroeconomic cycles, developing human capital, the benefits of trade and open markets, enhancing investment, and advancing joint opportunities for cooperation in energy and the environment.
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The following events are open to media with SED credentials only:
What Opening Statements** When** Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 8:30 a.m. EDT** Where** U.S. Naval AcademyMahan Hall Auditorium121 Blake RoadAnnapolis, Md.** Note** Shuttle service for SED credentialed media will be provided from the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps stadium parking lot from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. All media must be set by 8:00 a.m. The last shuttle to meet the set time will depart the lot at 7:30 a.m.** What** Family Photo** When** Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m. EDT** Where** U.S. Naval AcademyBancroft Hall121 Blake Road** Annapolis, Md.Note** Shuttle service for SED credentialed media will be provided from the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps stadium parking lot from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. All media must be set by 7:30 a.m. The last shuttle to meet the set time will depart the lot at 7:00 a.m.** What** Closing Statements by Vice Premier Wang and Secretary Paulson** When** Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 4:00 p.m. EDT** Where** Treasury DepartmentCash Room1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, D.C.** Note** SED credentialed press with equipment should arrive at the moat entrance by 3:00 p.m.** What** U.S. Delegation Press Conference** When** Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 4:45 p.m. EDT** Where** Treasury DepartmentCash Room1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, D.C.