Congressional Delegation to Hold Daily Press Briefing in Havana
For Immediate Release
April 3, 2009
Contact: J. Jioni Palmer or Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661
*** Media Advisory ***
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Barbara Lee announced today that the delegation she is leading to Cuba will hold daily press briefings. The seven member delegation arrived in Havana today and will remain there until Wednesday, April 8th. The press briefings will take place each morning from 7:45 am to 8:00 am at The Hotel Nacional de Cuba.
The other members of the delegations are Reps. Mel Watt of North Carolina, Emanuel Cleaver of Missouri, Marcia Fudge of Ohio, Mike Honda of California, Bobby Rush of Illinois and Laura Richardson of California.
The purpose of the visit is to discuss bilateral relations and review policies related to trade and commerce with Cuba, and discuss cultural, health and academic exchanges.
WHO: Chairwoman Barbara Lee and members of the delegation
WHEN: April 4 thru April 8
TIME: 7:45 AM. EDT
WHERE: Hotel Nacional de Cuba
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