ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TRAVELS TO NEW ORLEANS
TO MEET WITH ANTI-TERRORISM TASK FORCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft will travel to New Orleans, LA to meet with the local Anti-Terrorism Task Force on April 24, 2003. Please note that all press must show valid credentials and allow time for additional security procedures.

EVENT:Press conference with Attorney General Ashcroft, U.S. Attorney Jim Letten and members of the Anti-Terrorism Task Force

WHEN:3:00 p.m. CDT (4:00 p.m. EDT)

Media arrival 2:00 p.m. CDT

WHERE:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Rooms 206 & 207)

900 Convention Center Blvd

New Orleans, LA 70130

CONTACTS: Vicki Burney, US Attorney's Office, (504) 680-3128 Monica Goodling, Main Justice Public Affairs, (202) 305-5875 Josie Duckett, Main Justice Public Affairs, (202) 305-5623

NOTE:A special cable installation request form is required for organizations that plan on covering the event live. To obtain this form please call Vicki Burney, US Attorney's Office, at (504) 680-3128.

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