Media Advisory
FTC Chairman to Announce a New Debt Relief Rule to Protect Financially Distressed Consumers at Middle Class Task Force Event
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz will announce a new rule to protect consumers of debt relief services at a Middle Class Task Force event at the White House. Following the Chairman’s announcement, Vice President Biden will discuss the administration’s consumer protection agenda and the importance of consumer protection to middle-class families.
This event will be POOLED for TV cameras, and OPEN to print, online, radio and still photographers. An RSVP is required to participate.
| WHAT: | FTC Chairman to Announce a New Debt Relief Rule to Protect Financially Distressed Consumers at Middle Class Task Force Event |
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| WHO: | Vice President Joe Biden Federal Trade Commission Chairman Jon Leibowitz |
| WHEN: | Thursday, July 29, 2010; 1:30 PM ET Gather time: 1:00 PM ET at the White House stakeout location Camera pre-set: 12:30 PM ET |
| WHERE: | Eisenhower Executive Office Building; Room 430 |
RSVP: Press who wish to cover this event should RSVP to press@ovp.eop.gov by tomorrow, Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 8:00 AM ET. **Press who DO NOT have a White House hard pass should include their Date of Birth and Social Security Number. All press must enter the White House at the Northwest Gate.**