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Today in the Department of Defense, Tuesday, April 06, 1999

TODAY'S APPOINTMENTS

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WILLIAM COHEN

Scheduled Meetings.

DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JOHN J. HAMRE

Travels to Philadelphia today to speak to a Techtrends 2000 Conference on "Research and Development in the New Millenium." Hamre's speech begins at 9 a.m. (EDT) in Room 204 Exhibit Hall Level, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. The event is open to media coverage. Following the remarks, Hamre and Pennsylvania Congressman Curt Weldon will hold a joint media availability in Room 201B Exhibit Hall Level. For more information, contact Pete Peterson at (610) 259-0700.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS RELEASES FOR APRIL 5, 1999

1 BT Contracts
2 BT Cold War Recognition Certificate Approved
3 BT Department Of Defense Establishes A Weapons Of Mass Destruction Advisory Panel
4 MFC Secretary of the Navy Luncheon Meeting at National Press Club
5 PA Deputy Secretary of Defense Hamre Remarks to NDIA Conference
6 PA DoD Press Briefing at 3 p.m., Monday, April 5, 1999
7 TRNS DoD News Briefing, Monday, April 5, 1999

CONGRESSIONAL:

The House and Senate are on Easter Recess through April 11.

DUTY OFFICER FOR APRIL 6, 1999 - LTC Campbell

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