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JS-2702
Treasury Secretary John W. Snow, Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez, Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao and Social Security Commissioner Jo Anne B. Barnhart will travel to Texas , Louisiana and Alabama on Friday, September 9 th. The economic team will assess both near-term and long-term economic needs of the Gulf Coast region, and discuss assistance available to individuals and small businesses in the region.
Below is a tentative schedule of the visit:
Friday, September 9, 2005
8:00 A.M.
Houston , Texas Reliant Center Hall
Tour One-Stop Career Center , FEMA Disaster Recovery Center and Volunteer Center (Open Press)
Press Availability will take place following tour
PRESS CHECK-IN 7:00 AM
Contact: Kristin Wilson 202-558-8548
11:45 A.M.
Baton Rouge , Louisiana The Louisiana Works Baton Rouge Career and Jobs Center
1991 Wooddale Boulevard
Tour One-Stop Career Center (Open Press)
Press Availability will take place following center visit
PRESS CHECK-IN 11:00 AM
Contact: Wendy Gehring 202-841-6770
2:45 P.M.
Mobile , Alabama Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center Room 105 A
1 South Water Street
Roundtable with Alabama Governor Bob Riley, community leaders, and state and local officials (Closed Press/Photo Spray at the Top)
Press Availability Prior to Roundtable and Press Statement Following Roundtable
PRESS CHECK-IN 2:00 PM
Contact: Deana Ballard 202-441-9645 or Angelique Ras 202-262-9484
NOTE:
More details will be provided as they become available.
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