Title: 7/24/01 Media Advisory - Coast Guard Drug Interdiction Hearing To Be Closed To Public NEWS U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure U.S. Rep. Don Young, Chairman Contact: Steve Hansen (Communications Director) (202) 225-7749 Justin Harclerode (Communications Assistant) (202) 226-8767 To: National Desk July 24, 2001 * Media Advisory * Coast Guard Drug Interdiction Hearing To Be Closed To Public Washington, D.C. - The Thursday afternoon hearing by the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation regarding the United States' drug interdiction strategy is expected to be closed to the public. The Subcommittee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), is expected to vote to close the hearing to the public because sensitive law enforcement information will be discussed. Only Committee members, Committee staff, and essential personal staff will be allowed to remain in the hearing room after the hearing is closed. # # #