ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO VISIT SOUTH CAROLINA

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Attorney General John Ashcroft will address U.S. Attorney's Offices and law enforcement Wednesday, January 23 announcing a grant funding state and local prosecutors' offices across the nation to hire additional prosecutors dedicated to processing gun violence cases.

WHAT: Attorney General address to U.S. Attorney's Offices at the National Advocacy Center (NAC)

WHEN: Wednesday, January 23, 12:45-1:15 p.m.

WHERE: NAC Headquarters

1620 Pendleton Street

1st Floor; back patio off of the 1st floor dining room

Columbia, SC 29201

Logistical media inquiries should contact: Kelly Shackelford (803) 544-5146. Media needs to be in place by 12:15 a.m.

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