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FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will visit Southeastern Florida on Friday, August 13 to meet with local business leaders and discuss the President's efforts to strengthen the economy and create jobs.
As a result of the President's economic leadership, we have overcome a recession and seen 11 straight months of job creation, totaling nearly 1.5 million new U.S. jobs since August 2003, said Secretary Snow. So far this year, Florida has gained nearly 82,000 new jobs and the President's tax reform policies have ensured that more than 6.1 million Florida taxpayers will have lower income tax bills in 2004.
During this trip to Florida, expect Secretary Snow to also discuss the Administration's efforts to control health care costs, reduce frivolous lawsuits and ensure that America has reliable and affordable sources of energy.
Recent indicators show that President Bush's economic policies continue to move the economy forward. According to the Labor Department, t he national unemployment rate declined to 5.5% in July – down 0.8 percentage point from a peak of 6.3% in June 2003 and the lowest rate since October 2001. At 5.5%, the unemployment rate is below the average of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Employment over the last year was up in 46 of the 50 states and the unemployment rate was down in all regions and in 47 of the 50 states.
The following events are open to the media, which must present media credentials or photo ID:
Friday, August 13
Roundtable Discussion with Local Business Leaders
Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and South Florida Business Alliance
9:30 am EDT
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
5800 Park of Commerce Blvd., N.W.
Boca Raton, FL
** Media should arrive by 8:45 am
Tour of Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
10:30 am EDT
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
5800 Park of Commerce Blvd., N.W.
Boca Raton, FL
Press Conference – Treasury Secretary Snow and U.S. Congressman E. Clay Shaw
11:30 am EDT
Nabi Biopharmaceuticals
5800 Park of Commerce Blvd., N.W.
Boca Raton, FL
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