NEWS
Farm Service Agency
Public Affairs Staff
1400 Independence Ave SW
Stop 0506, Room 3624-South
Washington, D.C. 20250-0506
MEDIA ADVISORY
Release No. 1530.01
For planning purposes only Doug Richardson
(202) 418-4266
Not for publication
doug_richardson@wdc.fsa.usda.gov
TOBACCO COMMISSION MEETING TO BE HELD MAY 4
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2001--The President's Commission on
Improving Economic Opportunity in Communities Dependent on
Tobacco Production While Protecting Public Health announced
today a public meeting will be held May 4, 2001, from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 2101 L Street, NW, Room 303A,
Washington, D.C. The purpose of the meeting will be to
finalize recommendations from tobacco, economic development,
and health working groups in preparation of the Commission's
Final Report.
The preliminary report can be viewed on-line at the
following URL: www.fsa.usda.gov/tobcom/reports.htm
WHO: President's Commission on Improving
Economic Opportunity in
Communities Dependent on
Tobacco
Production While
Protecting Public Health
WHAT: Finalize recommendations from tobacco,
economic development, and
health working
groups in preparation of
the Commission's
Final Report.
WHERE: 2101 L Street, NW, Room 303A, Washington,
D.C.
WHEN: May 4, 2001, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Commission meetings are open to the public; however,
seating is limited and available on a first-come basis.
For further information contact Doug Richardson,
Executive Director, Tobacco Commission, United States
Department of Agriculture, (USDA), 1400 Independence Avenue,
SW, STOP 0574, Washington, D.C. 20250-0574 or telephone
(202) 418-4266 or toll free (866) 804-6698; FAX (202) 418-4270;
Internet: doug_richardson@wdc.fsa.usda.gov. If special
accommodations are required, please contact Doug Richardson
at the address specified above by COB May 2, 2001.