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TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 1998

(202) 616-2771

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NOTE: TO ANTITRUST & TELECOM REPORTERS

WASHINGTON, D.C. Assistant Attorney General

Joel I. Klein in charge of the Antitrust Division will participate in the following event:

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24:

Mr. Klein will testify before the House Judiciary Committee's oversight hearing on the effects of consolidation on the state of competition in the telecommunications industry.

10:00 a.m. (ET)

2141 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, D.C.

Testimony will be available

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