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Office of the Vice President

For Immediate Release

August 3, 2009

Vice President Biden to Travel to Detroit, Michigan

Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, August 5, Vice President Biden will travel to Detroit, MI, where he will deliver remarks on the economy. In Detroit, Vice President Biden will discuss the immediate steps we have taken to rescue our economy and the long-term investments we are making to rebuild for the future. He will discuss how we build a new economic foundation strong enough to withstand future economic storms and support lasting prosperity and how we recapture the spirit of innovation that has always moved America forward. A limited number of general public tickets for the Vice President's event in Detroit are available on a first-come, first-served basis on Tuesday, August 4, from 12:00 PM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT in the main lobby of NextEnergy located on 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202. Please park on the street.

Media Details:

Vice President Biden to travel to Detroit, Michigan

Event Speakers: Vice President Biden, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, Local Officials

Date: August 5, 2009

Location: NextEnergy, 461 Burroughs Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Press Entrance: York Street

Sat Truck Parking: Main Lot, directed on site

General Parking: Lot 11, Wayne State University

Camera Preset: 8:00 - 9:00 AM EDT

Restricted Access: 9:00 - 10:00 AM EDT

Press Arrival: 10:00 AM EDT

Final Press Access: 11:30 AM EDT

Event Begins: 12:00 PM EDT

Cable Run: 200 feet

Throw: 60 feet

RSVP: This event is OPEN PRESS.

Media must RSVP with the NAME, POSITION (Reporter, TV Camera, Photog, etc.) MEDIA OUTLET, PHONE AND EMAIL for each person planning to cover the event to press@ovp.eop.gov by Tuesday, August 4, at 5:00 PM EDT. At the event, you will be required to wear your outlet's media credential at all times, either around the neck or pinned to clothing.