ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft will hold a news conference regarding President Bush's DNA initiative on TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. EST along with the host of "America's Most Wanted" John Walsh, and the founder and Director of Speaking Out About Rape, Inc. (SOAR) Kellie Greene.

WHO:Attorney General John Ashcroft

Host of "America's Most Wanted" John Walsh

Founder and Director of Speaking Out About Rape, Inc. (SOAR) Kellie Greene.

WHAT:News Conference regarding the President's DNA Initiative

(Followed by an off-camera background briefing with Senior Justice Department Officials)

WHEN:TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2003 - 11:30 a.m. EST

Media Arrival: 10:15 a.m. EST (Note: Media is to arrive earlier than usual due to new security procedures and special entrance)

WHERE:Main Justice

7th Floor Conference Room

951 Constitution Ave, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20530

NOTE:

·For this event, media with valid credentials should enter the building through THE SPECIALLY DESIGNATED ENTRANCE AT THE CORNER of 10th Street and Constitution Avenue and will be escorted to the 7th floor by Public Affairs staff.

·To expedite entry, media may call the Office of Public Affairs at (202) 514-2008 and add their name to a list that will be given to the security office by 9:00 am on Tuesday.

·Due to an increase in audience and news conference participants on Tuesday, TV cameras will be positioned at the back wall of the conference room, approximately 60 feet from the Attorney General's podium.

·Directly following the news conference, Senior Justice Department Officials will hold an off-camera background briefing in Room 4237 of Main Justice regarding the President's DNA Initiative.

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