Secretary of Energy Abraham to be Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon Speaker; New Science Facilities List to be Announced

10/31/2003

From: Jeanne Lopatto, 202-586-4940 or Jeff Sherwood, 202-586-5806, both of the U.S. Department of Energy

News Advisory:

Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham will be the National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon Speaker on Monday, Nov. 10. Secretary Abraham will discuss the Department of Energy's (DOE) science programs and announce a prioritized list of major, new scientific facilities needed over the next 20 years to support the Nation's research needs in areas that have been the traditional responsibility of DOE. A question and answer session will follow Abraham's remarks.

WHO: Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham

WHAT: Newsmaker Luncheon Speech

WHEN: Program begins at 1 p.m. Eastern; luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m.

Call the Press Club at 202-662-7501 for luncheon tickets if desired.

WHERE: National Press Club Ballroom, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C.

NOTE TO OUT-OF-TOWN REPORTERS: The Newsmaker Luncheon Program is broadcast live on National Public Radio. Reporters may listen to the 2:15 press availability and ask questions via a teleconference call. Reporters should call the DOE press office at 202-586-5806 for the toll-free phone number and details.