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ATTORNEY GENERAL RENO TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMEMORATION

OF THE MAGNA CARTA AS PART OF ABA CONFERENCE


WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General Janet Reno will participate in a commemoration ceremony of the Magna Carta on Saturday, July 15, 2000 in Runnymede, England. The Attorney General will deliver remarks during the American Bar Association's Rededication Ceremony Luncheon, which begins at 2:30 p.m. (GMT). The Attorney General will speak about access to justice, and will challenge lawyers to better service the community and the poor.

WHEN: Saturday, July 15, 2000

2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Runnymede Hotel

Runnymede, England

NOTE:This event is open to the press. Media interested in attending the event should contact the ABA press office in England at 011-44-207-798-4803 for more information.

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