NOT FOR RELEASE - FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1999

(202) 616-2777

WWW.USDOJ.GOV

TDD (202) 514-1888

PRESS CONFERENCE REGARDING AN ADA MATTER

AND THE HOTEL INDUSTRY

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Civil Rights Division is planning to hold a press conference tomorrow, September 16, 1999, at 3:00 PST, regarding Americans with Disabilities Act compliance in the hotel/casino industry.

WHEN: Thursday, September 16, 1999

3:00 PST

WHERE: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino Conference Center

First floor, Room 124

4701 Koval Lane

Las Vegas, NV

WHO: John Wodatch

Chief, Disability Rights Section, Civil Rights Division

Dan Wade

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

NOTE: This information is for planning purposes only and may not be released or distributed. Press wishing to cover this event may valet park at the main hotel entrance, set-up will begin at 2:00 PST.

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