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Here is a press release from the Human Rights Campaign Fund.

 Lesbian and Gay Veterans and Lobbyists To Preview Lobbying
Video On The Military Ban
 To: National Desk
 Contact: Gregory King of the Human Rights Campaign Fund,
          202-628-4160

News Advisory:

What:   "To Support and Defend," a grass roots, ad hoc videotape
         produced by a group of gay and lesbian professionals
         in the entertainment industry, will be released for
         distribution to Congress during the March on Washington
         Lobby Days. The tape is a response to the Senate Armed
         Services Committee hearings on Homosexuals in the
         Military and President Clinton's call for private
         citizens to take a hand in shaping the future of the
         country. The videotape includes interviews with
         highly decorated gays and lesbians who have served
         or now serve in the Armed Forces of the United States.
         The release of this videotape kicks-off the lobbying
         effort surrounding the upcoming March on Washington,
         April 25th. There will be a simultaneous press conference
         in Los Angeles.

Who:     U.S. Army Captain Michael Gary, U.S. Army Green Beret
         Specialist E4 Eugene Giannunzio and U.S. Air Force
         Staff Sgt. Thomas Paniccia who appear in "Support and
         Defend" Co-producers Julian Siminski and Rob Wilson;
         Tim McFeeley, Executive Director of the Human Rights
         Campaign Fund; Torie Osborne, Executive Director of
         the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force; and Tom Stoddard,
         Executive Director of the Campaign for Military Service.

Where:   121 Cannon House Office Building

When:    Tuesday, April 25th, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Contacts:  Gregory King, Human Rights Campaign Fund, 202-628-4160
           Doug Crockett, "To Support and Defend," Press Liaison,
            213-956-5915;
           Robert Bray, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force,
            202-334-6483;
           David Smith, Campaign for Military Service, 202-265-6666
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