PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR AGRICULTURE SECRETARY DAN GLICKMAN

                                             Release No. 0155.97 
Media Advisory
                                 
                                     Laura Trivers (202) 720-4623

PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR AGRICULTURE SECRETARY DAN GLICKMAN MAY 12 to MAY 16

All times are local
For planning purposes only

Monday, May 12
11:00 a.m.     Join Vice President Al Gore and HHS Secretary Donna Shalala to
               make an announcement about strengthening food safety
               Room 450
               Old Executive Office Building
               Washington, DC

NOTE:     Media wishing to attend should arrive in the White House Press
Briefing Room by 10:15 a.m.  Media wishing to attend who do not have White
House credentials should call 202-456-7035 and leave their full name,
organization, date of birth and social security number.  All media will be
escorted to Room 450, OEOB.

Wednesday, May 14
10:00a.m. Remarks to the Asian Pacific Heritage Month Ceremony
          USDA Whitten Building Patio
          1400 Independence Ave, SW
          Washington, DC

6:45 p.m. Remarks to The Farm Credit Council Dinner
          The Galleria at Layfayette Center
          1155 21st Street, NW
          Washington, DC
          
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