ATTORNEY GENERAL ASHCROFT TO VISIT NEW YORK CITY

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Attorney General John Ashcroft will visit New York TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 9. He will participate in the following public events:

1:20 p.m. - Attorney General Ashcroft will meet with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly. A photo op will take place at the end of the meeting.

City Hall

Second floor conference room

237 1st Avenue

POOL COVERAGE ONLY

1:45 p.m. - Attorney General Ashcroft will participate in a tour of Ground Zero with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

World Trade Center Memorial Site

POOL COVERAGE ONLY

2:30 p.m. - Attorney General Ashcroft will participate in a press availability with Mayor Michael Bloomberg and New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.

World Trade Center Memorial Site

POOL COVERAGE ONLY

5:30 p.m. - Attorney General Ashcroft will participate in taping of The Late Show with David Letterman. The show will air at 11:35 p.m.

CLOSED PRESS

For all media inquiries please contact Lani Miller at 202-305-5100.

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