U.S. Department of the InteriorOffice of the Secretary - U.S. Department of the Interior - www.doi.gov - Media Advisory

Date: Dec. 8, 2009
Contact: Kendra Barkoff (DOI) 202-208-6416
Frank Quimby 208-7291
Office of Public Affairs (DOJ) 202-514-2007

Secretary Salazar, Attorney General Holder to Make Major
 Announcement on American Indian Trust Management Issues

ON TUESDAY, DEC. 8, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Attorney General Eric Holder will make a major announcement concerning American Indian trust management issues.  Credentialed news media are invited to attend the 10:30 AM Eastern Time announcement in the South Penthouse of the Main Interior Building or to join a moderated media teleconference by dialing 1-800-857-9808 and entering the access code 5212385. The news conference also will be streamed live at www.doi.gov.

Who: Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar
Attorney General Eric Holder
Deputy Secretary of the Interior David Hayes
Associate Attorney General Tom Perrelli
What: Announcement concerning American Indian trust management issues
When: Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009; 10:30 AM Eastern Time; 9:30 AM Central Time; 8:30 AM Mountain Time; 7:30 AM Pacific Time
Where:

All credentialed media are invited to participate. Media should arrive at the C Street entrance to the Main Interior Building no later than 10:10 AM to clear security and be escorted to the event.  Those needing to set up equipment should arrive at least an hour before the event. Those unable to attend may join a moderated teleconference by dialing 1-800-857-9808 and entering the access code 5212385. Callers will be asked for name, affiliation and contact phone number. The news conference also will be streamed live at www.doi.gov.

 

 
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