Vice President Cheney touches down in Chicago for a few hours Friday for a funder to help 8th CD GOP House nominee Dave McSweeney and to talk about the economy at the Merc.
Cheney was in Lake Forest a few weeks ago to raise money for the Republican National Committee.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 21, 2006
PRESS SCHEDULE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR JUNE 23, 2006
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006
10:45 A.M. (Central) The Vice President delivers remarks on the economy at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Location: Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Auditorium
20 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
OPEN PRESS
PRE-SET: 7:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M. (Central)
Equipment must be set at this time.
SET UP: 40 Throw
TV Quality Lighting and Sound
900 Cable Run
Mult Box
VYVX Fiber Video Transport will be provided
Press check-in is in the main lobby from 9:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. (Central). Satellite truck parking is available on Monroe Street, but MUST be coordinated in advance. Please fax credential requests including name and title on company letterhead to Brennan Hart at (312) 312-727-0369 no later than 12:00 P.M. (Central) on Thursday, June 22, 2006. Please bring valid press credentials and a photo ID. For all logistical questions, contact Will Niccolls at (202) 757-8647. For all other questions, contact the Vice Presidents press office at (202) 456-0373.
12:30 P.M. (Central) The Vice President delivers remarks at a Luncheon for Congressional Candidate Dave McSweeney
Location: Hilton Chicago
Continental Ballroom
720 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60605
OPEN PRESS
PRE-SET: 7:00 A.M. – 7:30 A.M. (Central)
Equipment must be set at this time.
SET UP: 50 Throw
500 Cable Run
TV Quality Lighting and Sound
Mult Box
1:35 P.M. (Central) The Vice President departs Chicago OHare International Airport
