FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

John Taylor, Under Secretary for International Affairs, will brief for reporters in advance of Treasury Secretary John Snow's participation in the G8 Pre-Summit Finance Ministers meeting to be held in Deauville, France this weekend.  The briefing will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 15, 2003 in the Treasury Department Media Room.  Under Secretary Taylor will discuss Secretary Snow's agenda for the meetings and will be available to answer questions.

Note that the Treasury Building is a secure facility.  Members of the media who do not posess Treasury or White House press credentials should contact Frances Anderson at 202-622-2960 or via email at Frances.Anderson@do.treas.gov for clearance into the building no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 14.  Please provide full name, organization, date of birth, social security number, and contact information.