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Washington, DC–Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will tour a Treasury Department printing facility in Kansas City Thursday to observe the first mass production printing and packaging of the 2008 stimulus checks. He will also deliver remarks on the economic stimulus payments at the Kansas City Central Library.
By the end of June nearly 130 million stimulus payments should be in the hands of Americans, providing an immediate boost to the economy and helping to create more than 500,000 new jobs by the end of the year, said Paulson.
The following events are open to the press:
What Facility Tour with Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.** When** Thursday, May 8, 8:00 a.m. CDT** Where** Kansas City Regional Financial Center4241 NE 34th StreetKansas City, MO** Note** All media should RSVP to Francie Abbott at (816) 414-2151, or Lauren Ray (816) 414-2113 with the following information: full name, Social Security number and date of birth, position, and organization.
- What Remarks by Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on Economic Stimulus When** Thursday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. CDT** Where** Kansas City Central LibraryHelzberg Auditorium14 West 10th StreetKansas City, MO** Note** Media will need to show ID at the door; RSVPs not necessary.