March 12,2004

Sen. Baucus Holding Conference Call from Asia with U.S. Reporters Monday

Senator to Highlight Meetings with Japanese Leaders, Focusing on Currency, Trade Issues

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus, who is leading a trade delegation to Asia nextweek, will hold a conference call for national press reporters on Monday, March 15 at 10 a.m.EST.

Baucus's press call will highlight his first day in Tokyo, Japan, which consists ofmeetings with top government officials and the Keidanren -- the equivalent of the U.S. Chamberof Commerce. In the meetings, he plans to address the issue of the Japanese ban on imports ofU.S. beef and urge Japan to work with the United States to make progress in the World TradeOrganization (WTO) negotiations.

Following Japan, Baucus will travel to Beijing and Shanghai, China, as well as Bangkok, Thailand.
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura HayesFriday, March 12, 2004 202-224-4515NEWS ADVISORYBaucus Holding Conference Call from Asia with U.S. Reporters MondaySenator to Highlight Meetings with Japanese Leaders, Focusing on Currency, Trade Issues(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus, who is leading a trade delegation to Asia nextweek, will hold a conference call for national press reporters on Monday, March 15 at 10 a.m.EST.Baucus's press call will highlight his first day in Tokyo, Japan, which consists ofmeetings with top government officials and the Keidanren -- the equivalent of the U.S. Chamberof Commerce. In the meetings, he plans to address the issue of the Japanese ban on imports ofU.S. beef and urge Japan to work with the United States to make progress in the World TradeOrganization (WTO) negotiations.Following Japan, Baucus will travel to Beijing and Shanghai, China, as well as Bangkok,Thailand.Baucus Press Conference Call InformationMonday, March 15, 2004 10 A.M. ESTDial In: 202-228-2663 or 1-866-909-2663Press 1 to enter the press conference call, enter the meeting ID number and pound sign.Meeting ID # 8800899Please RSVP to Laura Hayes at laura_hayes@finance-dem.senate.gov or 202-224-4351 ifplanning to join call.

Baucus Press Conference Call Information
Monday, March 15, 2004 10 A.M. EST
Dial In: 202-228-2663 or 1-866-909-2663
Press 1 to enter the press conference call, enter the meeting ID number and pound sign.
Meeting ID # 8800899
Please RSVP to Laura Hayes at laura_hayes@finance-dem.senate.gov or 202-224-4351 if planning to join call.