THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                          July 20, 2009

White House Budget Director to Deliver Remarks on the Economy
A New Foundation for Growth: Assessing the Economic Recovery and Future

Washington, DC—On Wednesday, July 22, at 1:00 p.m. EST, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Peter R. Orszag will deliver remarks to the  Council on Foreign Relations’ C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics in New York. Director Orszag will discuss where the country is on its road to recovery and its efforts to make critical investments, restore fiscal discipline, and establish a foundation of growth in the economy.
Who: Director of White House Office of Management and Budget Peter R. Orszag
What: The C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics
When: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Where: The Harold Pratt House, 58 East 68th Street, New York, NY
**The Council on Foreign Relations is handling all media logistics and credentialing. This event is open to accredited journalists only.
Camera Set-Up Time:           11:15 AM-12:30 PM
Press Registration:                12:30 PM-  1:00 PM
Event Time:                             1:00 PM-  2:00 PM
**RSVP REQUIRED**
RSVP by: 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2009
RSVP to: NYPressRSVP@cfr.org 
Press Contact: Sarah Doolin, 212.434.9886; sdoolin@cfr.org.  Please contact Sarah Doolin if you are interested in bringing a camera.
Camera Crew Entrance: Park Avenue between 67th and 68th Street.
Audio & Lighting: TV quality lighting/Multbox provided. Please bring your own tape for cords.
If you would like to bring a laptop, please contact Sarah Doolin at sdoolin@cfr.org so arrangements can be made for you in another room.
 
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