SENIOR JUSTICE OFFICIAL TO HOLD PEN AND PAD REGARDING THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

WASHINGTON, D.C.- A senior justice official will hold a pen and pad briefing on THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2003, at 10:30 a.m. EDT regarding the Justice Department’s release of the 2001-2002 Operational Report for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

WHO:Senior Justice Official

WHAT:Pen and Pad Briefing

(No video or still photography)

WHEN:Thursday, May 29, 2003

10:30 a.m. EDT

WHERE:Office of Legal Policy Conference Room (Room 4237)

Main Justice Building

951 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, D.C. 20530

NOTE:Credentialed media should arrive to the 951 Constitution Ave entrance with ID and will be escorted to and from the Office of Legal Policy Conference Room by Public Affairs staff.

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