WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder, along with U.S. Representative Shelley Berkley, will be conducting a press availability to address crime reduction strategies. The availability will follow a round table discussion convened to discuss the partnership between local and federal law enforcement in firearms and violent crime prosecutions.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 1999, 11:00 AM PST

WHO: Eric Holder, Deputy U.S. Attorney General
     Congresswoman Shelley Berkley

WHERE: United States Attorney's Office
       701 East Bridger Avenue, Sixth Floor
       Las Vegas, Nevada

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Note: The round table discussion is closed to the press.