Treasury Dept.

July 17, 2008 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will deliver remarks next week at The New York Public Library. He will speak on markets and the economy.

Who
Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr.

What
Remarks on Markets and the Economy

When
Tuesday, July 22, 8:10 a.m. EDT

Where
The New York Public Library
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street
New York, N.Y.

Source: Treasury Dept.

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