Congress holds a news conference to discuss consumer, economic and accessibility issues surrounding H.R.1542.

LOCATION: 2168 Rayburn House Office Building — December 5, 2001

PARTICIPANTS: Charlie Crawford, executive director, American Council of the Blind; Erick Gustafson, director, Center for Consumer Choice, Citizens for a

Sound Economy; Gabriela Lemus, Center of Policy and Legislation, League of United Latin American Citizens; Terry Neese, co-founder, GrassRoots Impact, Inc.; Esther Shapiro, former director, Office of Consumer Affairs, Detroit, MI

CONTACT: Jennifer Silberman, 202-263-2933