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2006 Media Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Angela Young 504/416-2747
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Michele Moore 212 558-5328
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MEDIA ADVISORY

Mrs. Laura Bush and Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao Announces Major Jobs Program with National Urban League

WHO:	Mrs. Laura Bush Elaine Chao, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor Marc H. Morial, President & CEO National Urban League
WHAT:	Mrs. Bush participates in a roundtable discussion and delivers remarks about the Urban Youth Empowerment Program with Department of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and National Urban League President Marc Morial. The Department of Labor major jobs announcement for 27 Urban League affiliates including the Greater New Orleans Urban League and six Gulf Coast affiliates
WHERE:	Marriott Renaissance Art Hotel 700 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Roundtable: PRESS POOL COVERAGE AT TOP Remarks: OPEN TO ALL PRESS
WHEN:	Monday, April 10, 2006, 11:15 am Pre-set will be at 9:30; Final access at 10:15 a.m.
NOTE:	Those members of the press interested in attending the event must fax his or her name (as it appears on his or her driver's license), Social Security number and date of birth on company letterhead to (504) 613-2331 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2006. For additional credentialing or logistical questions, please call Anne MacDonald at (202) 487-8168.

National Urban League (www.nul.org) Established in 1910, The Urban League is the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream. Today, the National Urban League, headquartered in New York City, spearheads the non-partisan efforts of its local affiliates. There are over 100 local affiliates of the National Urban League located in 35 states and the District of Columbia providing direct services to more than 2 million people nationwide through programs, advocacy and research.

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