Barack Obama's visit to Schenectady, take two
The White House sent out the schedule for Barack Obama's (re)planned visit to Schenectady this Friday. From the press release:
WASHINGTON--On Friday, January 21, 2011, President Barack Obama will travel to Schenectady, NY, to visit the birthplace of General Electric and deliver remarks on the economy. He will depart Schenectady later the same day. The arrival and departure of Air Force One in Albany, NY, is open to pre-credentialed media and closed to the public.
The President will then travel to the General Electric Plant in Schenectady, home to GE's largest energy division, including steam turbines, generators, wind and solar, and the future home of GE's advanced battery manufacturing facility. The President will tour the site with GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and he will make remarks on the importance of growing the economy and making America more competitive by investing in jobs, innovation and clean energy. The President's remarks are open to the press, but space is limited. Public attendance at this event is by invitation only. [AOA adds: we've heard there was a lottery for GE employees to attend.]
The GE plant in Schenectady is a direct beneficiary of GE's power turbine deal with India announced during the President's trip last November.
As with the previously planned visit, the POTUS will not be in the Capital Region very long -- just about two hours. Air Force One is scheduled to arrive at ALB around noon. The President is scheduled to speak at GE around 1 pm. And AF1 is scheduled to take off again around 2 pm.
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Anyone know if the viewing area will be open to the public? You know the area you can park near MillionAir
... said Paul on Jan 19, 2011 at 6:53 PM | link
i could heat up some lasagna, and make a nice salad for him! he will probably go to 5 guys. guess what, i can make a better burger than that chain! how awesome it would be to cook in the white house!
... said mg on Jan 20, 2011 at 12:43 PM | link