Seminar on 'Covering Terrorism -- A West Coast Perspective' Presented by RAND Corp., National Press Foundation March 15

3/8/2004

From: Donna Washington of the National Press Foundation, 202-663-7285; npf@nationalpress.org or http://www.nationalpress.org

News Advisory:

Terrorism is the biggest news and most serious threat in America since the Cold War, but translating it into local news is a frustrating challenge. That's why the RAND Corp., the nation's original "think tank" and the recognized expert on fighting terrorism, is joining the National Press Foundation (NPF) for a special one-day seminar on covering terrorism -- from a West Coast perspective.

The seminar will begin sharply at 8:30 a.m. at RAND Corp. headquarters, 1700 Main St., Santa Monica, with a continental breakfast. A light lunch will also be served. Sessions include:

-- Fighting Terrorists in America; Brian Jenkins, founder, RAND's terrorism research program.

-- Protecting Our Borders; Jack Riley, director of RAND Homeland Security Center.

-- Problems Facing Emergency Responders; Lois Davis, RAND analyst.

-- Is California Ready for a Biological Attack?; Jeffrey Wasserman, RAND analyst.

-- Helping People Protect Themselves in a Chemical, Biological or Radiological Attack; Lynn Davis, RAND senior political scientist.

To reserve a seat or for more information contact the National Press Foundation, or visit http://www.nationalpress.org. E-mail is npf@nationalpress.org. Call Donna Washington at 202-663-7285. Fax is 202-530-2855. Mail to National Press Foundation, "Homefront", 1211 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 310, Washington, DC 20036. Provide name, affiliation, address, telephone, email and fax.

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