| President Obama to Travel to Illinois, Third Day of Three-Day Economic Bus Tour |
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| News Releases - General Info | |||
| Written by USDA Office of Communications | |||
| Monday, 15 August 2011 12:43 | |||
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WASHINGTON, August 12 – On Wednesday, August 17th, the President will travel to Illinois, the third day of his three-day economic bus tour in the Midwest. The President will host town halls in Atkinson and Alpha, Illinois before returning to Washington. Air Force One will depart from the Air National Guard Base in Peoria, Illinois. The departure of Air Force One is open to pre-credentialed members of the media, but closed to the public. While in the Midwest, the President will discuss ways to grow the economy, strengthen the middle class and accelerate hiring in communities and towns across the nation and hear directly from Americans, including small business owners, local families, private sector leaders, rural organizations, and government officials. The President knows we must do everything we can to promote economic growth, restore confidence in our nation’s future and enhance the sense of optimism for future generations. Members of the media who wish to cover the President’s town hall in Atkinson, IL should RSVP HERE by Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT. Members of the media who wish to cover the President’s town hall in Alpha, IL should RSVP HERE by Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT. Members of the media who wish to cover the Air Force One departure from Air National Guard Base should RSVP HERE by Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. CDT.
LOGISTICAL INFORMATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR BROADCAST OR PUBLICATION Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Town Hall with President Barack Obama in Atkinson, IL Wyffels Hybrids Inc. 740 East Henry Street Atkinson, IL 61235
Live Truck Parking: Parking will be directed on site, off of 740 East Henry Street Media Pre-set Time: 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. CDT (All media with heavy equipment must pre-set equipment on site). Live trucks MUST cable-in during this time. Media will not have access to their equipment during the security sweeps from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CDT. USSS Sweep: 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CDT Media Entrance: Media will be directed on site. Media Access Time: 9:30 a.m. CDT Final Access Time: 10:30 a.m. CDT Event Begins: 11:30 a.m. CDT Cable Run: 300 feet Throw: 60 feet Limited workspace and power are available. Wireless Internet is not available. Contact for planning and logistical purposes (media only): Valerie Tyburski, 202-757-9534
Ticket Distribution Information: Members of the general public: The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required and will be available at the following ticket distribution location beginning at 8:00 AM CDT, on Monday, August 15, 2011. Tickets will be limited to two per person and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wyffels Hybrids Inc 740 East Henry Street Atkinson, IL 61235
Town Hall with President Barack Obama in Alpha, IL Country Corner Farm Market 5333 U.S. Highway 150 Alpha, IL 61413
Live Truck Parking: Parking will be directed on site, off of 5333 U.S. Highway 150 Media Pre-set Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. CDT (All media with heavy equipment must pre-set equipment on site). Live trucks MUST cable-in during this time. Media will not have access to their equipment during the security sweeps from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CDT. USSS Sweep: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. CDT Media Entrance: Media will be directed on site. Media Access Time: 1:30 p.m. CDT Final Access Time: 2:30 p.m. CDT Event Begins: 3:30 p.m. CDT Cable Run: 300 feet Throw: 45 feet Limited workspace and power are available. Wireless Internet is not available. Contact for planning and logistical purposes (media only): Kristina Broadie,
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Air Force One Departure The departure of Air Force One is open to pre-credentialed members of the media, but closed to the public.
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