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Project Hope Hosts National Press Conference

May 27, 2009

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner visited Project Hope to unveil New Markets Tax Credits awarded to 32 organizations nationally.  These credits are aimed at creating jobs and construction projects in low-income areas. Project Hope is cited as a showcase for this project.


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Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner is greeted by Sr. Margaret Leonard at Project Hope's Community Building.
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Sr. Margaret Leonard and Governor Deval Patrick share a few words at the press conference.
A bank of national and local news reporters doing live feeds from Project Hope's community room during the press conference.

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Sr. Margaret welcomes everyone to the event and shares a few words on the work of Project Hope.
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Congressman Barney Frank addresses the national media.
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Governor Patrick and Secretary Geithner share some remarks.
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Mayor Tom Menino addresses the audience.
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Secretary Geithner addresses the national media.
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Congressman Mike Capuano and Sr. Margaret Leonard.
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Reporters interview speakers from the press conference.