Republican National Convention began relief efforts assisting the Gulf States

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2008 Republican National Convention to Hold Walk-Throughof "Comfort Package" Center Build-Out For Immediate Release Monday, September 01, 2008 Contact: Joanna Burgos Contact Phone: (651) 467-2728

SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, senior Republican officials began the first day of relief efforts aimed at assisting the people of the Gulf States. As part of these efforts, the 2008 Republican National Convention has partnered with Target, FedEx and the Red Cross to assemble and send 80,000 "comfort packages" to affected residents.

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY WHAT: Walk-Through of the "Comfort Package" Assembly Center

WHERE: Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall A* 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 *Press wishing to attend should meet outside of Hall A

DATE: Monday, September 1, 2008

TIME: 12:45 p.m. CST

About the Republican National Convention - The 2008 Republican National Convention will be held at Saint Paul's Xcel Energy Center from Sept. 1-4, 2008. Approximately 45,000 delegates, alternate delegates, volunteers, members of the media and other guests are expected to attend the convention. Minneapolis-Saint Paul is expected to receive an estimated $150-$160 million positive economic boost from the four-day event. For more information about the 2008 Republican National Convention, please join our social network sites on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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