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No. 008-03 January 24, 2003
Secretary Rumsfeld Greets New House Members

Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld will host a Department of Defense orientation for new members of the House of Representatives on Monday, Jan. 27, at 3 p.m. EST. The orientation will include briefings from senior defense officials as well as a meeting with Rumsfeld.

Media are invited to a photo opportunity only with Rumsfeld and the members of Congress at 5 p.m. in Pentagon Room 3E869.

Media must arrive at the Pentagon River Entrance by 4:30 p.m. Those without a Pentagon building pass must have proof of affiliation and two forms of photo identification.

For more information on this event please contact Claude Chafin at (703) 614-8423.