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ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PARTICIPATE IN SYMPOSIUM

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General Janet Reno will participate in a public safety symposium in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 18, 1999, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This meeting is one of several regional meetings on corporate-community coalitions for public safety. This symposium, which will focus on metropolitan Philadelphia, will promote public safety coalitions between business, law enforcement, and community organizations.

Joining the Attorney General at this event will be Michael Stiles, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Edward Rendell, Mayor of Philadelphia; John Timoney, Police Commissioner, Dr. Judith Rodin, President of the University of Pennsylvania; Charles Pizzi, President of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce; Richard Smoot, President and CEO of PNC Bank; and Sister Carol Keck, Director of Project HOME.

WHEN: Thursday, November 18, 1999

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. symposium open to the press

-10:15 a.m. Attorney General delivers keynote address

Roundtable discussion will follow

-12:30 p.m. Brief press availability upon conclusion of the symposium

WHERE: University of Pennsylvania

Fels Center of Government

The Inn at Penn

3600 Sansom Street

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

NOTE: This information is for planning purposes only and may not be released or distributed. This event is open to the press. Media interested in attending should contact Elaine Wilner at (215) 898-5262.

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