Glickman to Review USDA's 1999 Accomplishments, Look Ahead to 2000 Priorities  
                 
                                                               
                                                               
                                                               
                                           Release No. 0003.00 
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                                        Susan McAvoy (202) 720-4623
                                                  susan.mcavoy@usda.gov

GLICKMAN TO REVIEW USDA'S 1999 ACCOMPLISHMENTS, LOOK AHEAD TO 2000 PRIORITIES 

     WASHINGTON, Jan. 3, 2000   Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman will hold a
press availability on Wednesday, January 5, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. to review
USDA's 1999 accomplishments and preview key priorities for 2000.

     WHO:      Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman

     WHAT:     Press availability on 1999 accomplishments 
               and priorities for 2000

     WHEN:     Wednesday, January 5, 2000
               11:00 a.m.

     WHERE:    Room 104-A
               U.S. Department of Agriculture
               1400 Independence Ave. S.W.
               Washington, DC  

     Note: A listen only audio bridge is available by calling (202) 720-8436,
from 10:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m.  The event can also be accessed live via the
internet at www.usda.gov.

     This event is open to credentialed members of the press only. 
     
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