ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO HOLD PRESS AVAILABILITY

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Attorney General John Ashcroft will hold a press availability in Tallahassee, Florida TODAY, Thursday, March 28 at 5:50 p.m. with Governor Jeb Bush, Secretary Mel Martinez, and DEA Administrator Asa Hutchinson.

The Attorney General's public schedule today includes the following:

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA:

2:00 p.m. Attorney General Ashcroft will address State, Local and Federal Law Enforcement officials (Q & A).

North Campus Florida Community College

Building C, Room C126

4501 Capper Road

400 ft. cable run

TV quality lights

Mult Box provided

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA:

5:00 p.m. Attorney General Ashcroft will participate in meetings with the United States Attorney's Office and the Anti Terrorism Task Force for the Northern District of Florida. There will be a photo op at the beginning of the meeting.

United States Attorney's Office

Conference Room, 4th Floor

111 N. Adams Street

5:50 p.m. Attorney General Ashcroft will participate in a press availability with Governor Jeb Bush, Secretary Mel Martinez, and DEA Administrator Asa Hutchinson.

United States Attorney's Office

4th Floor

111 N. Adams Street

For all media inquiries please contact Lani Miller.

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