ADVISORY/Cancellation of American National Standards Institute Press Briefing.

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ADVISORY...

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WHAT: The Oct. 16, 3PM ANSI press briefing and panel discussion on standards as the "hidden arsenal" in today's global trade battles has been cancelled. It is being replaced, based upon media response, with one-on-one backgrounding sessions with the same speakers covering the same content. ANSI is hosting its annual conference, "Breaking Down Borders: Business, Standards and Trade" in Washington, D.C., on October 15 and 16 at the Marriott at Metro Center. ANSI facilitates the development of American National Standards in all industries -- providing ANSI a unique perspective on the state of the economy. In addition, they represent American industrial and economic interests on the board of the International Standards Organization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission. Top ANSI officials are available to the media for interviews and backgrounding sessions. WHO: Top ANSI executives available to the media for interviews and backgrounding sessions include: Mark W. Hurwitz - ANSI President and CEO Oliver R. Smoot - ANSI Chairman of the Board; ISO President-Elect; VP for External Voluntary Standards Relations, Information Technology Industry Council Dr. George W. Arnold - Standards and Intellectual Property VP, Lucent Technologies  Dr. Mary C. McKeil - EPA Standards Executive, U.S. EPA CONTACT: To schedule an interview or backgrounding session, or for credentials to attend any portion of the ANSI annual meeting, please contact: Onsite: Stephanie Biagioli at 516/808-4060 or Stacy Leistner 917/841-1231 Or: Tim Heffernan/ Scott Berwitz KCSA Public Relations 212/896-1223/ 212/896-1272 [e-mail] / [e-mail]

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