NOT FOR RELEASE -- FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY                     AG
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1997                                (202) 514-2008
                                                        TDD (202) 514-1888

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HOLD WEEKLY AVAILABILITY

WASHINGTON, DC -- Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder will conduct the Justice Department's weekly news media availability, Thursday, December 18, at 9:30 a.m. in room 4111.

The Attorney General will be in New York attending the launching of a public service education campaign entitled "Investing in Youth for a Safer Future." It will take place at 375 Hudson Street, NY, NY at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday.

The availability is open to federally credentialed reporters only. T.V. coverage will consist of a network pool arrangement. A live feed is available through a mult box in the Andretta Room, located on the first floor of the Main Justice Building.

NOTE: The network pool camera crew will not be allowed to enter the building before 8:00 a.m.

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