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Release Date: 02/21/2002
Release Number: 02-100
Contact Name: Kate Whitman
Phone Number: 202.693.4650
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Washington, DC - On February 7, U.S. Secretary
of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced the agenda of the 2002 National Summit
on Retirement Savings that will run from February 27 to March 1, 2002 at
the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The Summit will focus
on “Saving for a Lifetime: Advancing Generational Prosperity.” |
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On February 27, the Summit will begin with a reception
at the U. S. Botanical Garden and will feature remarks by congressional
members. Chao, Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan and others
will make remarks on February 28. A March 1 breakfast will feature
remarks by congressional members. |
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Media may register to attend the summit by contacting
Kate Whitman or Ashley Barnes at 202.693.4650 or faxing the attached
registration form to 202.693.4673. Registration should be received
by February 25 as space is limited and will be assigned in the order
received. |
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Portions of the event will be Webcast live and in
replay and can be accessed from the department's Webcast Directory page.
The schedule of speeches to be Webcast will be available on the summit Web
site Monday, February 25, 2002. |
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Additional information on the 2002 Summit can be found
at The 2002 National Summit on Retirement Savings Web site. |
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U.S. Department of Labor
news releases are accessible on the Internet. The information in this news
release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large
print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the Central Office for Assistive
Services and Technology. Please specify which news release when placing
your request. Call 202.693.7773 or TTY 202.693.7775. |
