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FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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U.S. Treasury Secretary John W. Snow will visit Portland, Maine on Thursday, July 8 and Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday, July 9 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 tax reform and economic policies, 1.4 million new U.S. jobs have been created since August 2003, including 1.2 million that were created this year,” said Secretary Snow. “Last month, Maine gained 2,100 new jobs and New Hampshire gained 4,600.”
The President’s tax reform policies have ensured that 490,000 Maine taxpayers and more than 525,000 New Hampshire taxpayers will have lower income tax bills in 2004.
The following events are open to the media, which must wear media credentials or ID:
Thursday, July 8
10:15 am EDTPhoto Op at Portland Fish Exchange6 Portland Fish PierPortland, ME*** Photo op will take place on the walk to Gulf of Maine Research Institute **
10:30 am EDTTour of Gulf of Maine Research Institute Construction Site350 Commercial StreetPortland, ME
11:00 am EDTPresentation of New Market Tax Credit Award to Coastal Enterprises, Inc.Gulf of Maine Research Institute350 Commercial StreetPortland, ME**** A brief press availability will occur immediately following the presentation.**
12:00 pm EDTRemarks to Portland Regional Chamber of CommerceHoliday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StreetPortland, ME**** Media must arrive by 11:45 am **
Friday, July 8
9:00 am EDTTour of Van Otis Chocolate Factory and Roundtable with Local Business Leaders341 Elm StreetManchester, NH**** Media must arrive by 8:30 am and must wear media credentials** A brief press availability will take place immediately following the event.**