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NATIONAL GAMBLING IMPACT STUDY
COMMISION

800 North Capitol, NW
Suite 450
Washington, DC 20002

 
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE		 Contact: Craig Stevens (202) 523-8217
FAX (202) 523-4394
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Web site: www.ngisc.gov

February 4, 1999


**UPDATE**

MEDIA ADVISORY

RETREAT AGENDA RELEASED FOR
NATIONAL GAMBLING IMPACT STUDY COMMISSION


WHO: The National Gambling Impact Study Commission
   
WHAT: Agenda for the National Gambling Impact Study Commission. Commissioners will meet to receive recommendations from various organizations for possible inclusion into the Commission's Final Report. The Final Report is due to the President, Congress, state governors, and tribal leaders by June 20, 1999.
   
WHEN: Monday, February 8, 1999; 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9, 1999; 8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10, 1999; 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
   
  • The Indian Gambling Subcommittee will meet Sunday, February 7,
         at 3:30 p.m.
  • The Report Subcommittee will meet Sunday, February 7, from
         5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
  • The Regulation, Enforcement, and Internet Subcommittee will meet
         on Tuesday, February 9, from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
    •    
    WHERE:   Meetings will be conducted in the Law and Government Building at Regent University located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
       
      For hotel reservations:

              The Founders Inn
              5641 Indian River Road
              Virginia Beach, Virginia
              (800) 926-4466
       
    ALSO: Copies of NORC's Overview will be made available on Monday, February 8, in Virginia Beach to the media and public for a $25. copying fee.

    Members of the media who are planning to attend are asked to contact Craig Stevens immediately. Parking will be limited, shuttle services will be provided. Television crews must coordinate parking in advance.

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