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No. 143-00 August 17, 2000
De Leon Will Deliver the Keynote Speech at the AFLCIO 35th National Convention

Deputy Secretary of Defense Rudy de Leon will deliver the keynote speech at the luncheon session of the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO 35th National Convention this Monday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. EDT.

The topic of the speech is the need for a high quality government workforce and the Department of Defense's success in labor/management partnerships.

This event is open to the media and will be held at the Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 West Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

For further information contact Magda Lynn Seymor, AFGE media relations at (407) 939-3721.