*******MEDIA ADVISORY*******
ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE ON A CRIMINAL MATTER

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft, United States Attorney for the Northern District of California Kevin Ryan, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark Everson, FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan and San Mateo County Sheriff Don Horsley will hold a press conference on a criminal matter, TODAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2004, at 1:45 P.M. EST.

EVENT: Press Conference with Attorney General John Ashcroft, United States Attorney for the Northern District of California Kevin Ryan, Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Mark Everson, FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan and San Mateo County Sheriff Don Horsley

WHEN: 1:45 P.M. EST, Media arrival BY 1:00 P.M. EST, Cameras must pre-set by 1:15 P.M. EST

WHERE:7th Floor Conference Room
Main Justice Building
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW 20530

NOTE: All cameras MUST be pre-set by 1:15 P.M. Media interested in attending the press conference must enter the Department through the center entrance on Constitution Avenue, N.W., between Ninth and Tenth Streets. At arrival, media should report to the security office to register. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Heather Cutchens in the Office of Public Affairs at (202) 616-2777.

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