GLICKMAN TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE FROM CHINA
                                                       Release No. 0136.00

                                                                     
Media Advisory             
                                            John Willard (202) 720-4623   
                                                john.Willard@usda.gov


Not for publication
For planning purposes only

                                             
                                        
GLICKMAN TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE FROM CHINA

     WASHINGTON, April 26, 2000 -- Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman will hold a
press briefing on Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss details and
provide an update on the Presidential Delegation to China.  Reporters may listen in
by calling (334) 323-4100 and using passcode #79730.  

 
WHO:      Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman

WHAT:     Press briefing on China trip

HOW:      Listen only line at (334) 323-4100 Passcode #79730

WHEN:     Thursday, April 27, 2000   9:30 a.m. EDT

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