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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 toTexas,LouisianaandAlabamaon Friday, September 9th.The economic team will assess both near-term and long-term economic needs of theGulfCoastregion, 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 TourOne-StopCareerCenter,FEMADisasterRecoveryCenterandVolunteerCenter(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 BoulevardTourOne-StopCareerCenter(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 StreetRoundtable 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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