Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. press release, October 13, 1997

MEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Second Congressional District of Maryland 1407 York Road, Suite 304 Lutherville, Maryland 21093 3 1 5 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Richard Cross October 13, 1997 202-225-3061 STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. REGARDING THE COLD ROLLING MILL AT BETH STEEL SPARROWS POINT "This past May I met with Curtis Barnette, chairman of the board of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, in my Washington office. During that meeting, and in subsequent conversations with Mr. Barnette and other Bethlehem Steel officials, I expressed my strong belief that Bethlehem Steel must invest in the construction of a new cold rolling mill at its Sparrows Point facility. "In my view, Sparrows Point is the only logical choice for such an investment. It offers a highly skilled, motivated workforce. It is also ideally located — immediately next to the plant where the raw steel is manufactured. Replacing the old cold rolling mill would dramatically expand the capacity and efficiency of this venerable eastern Baltimore County institution. It would renew the time-proven partnership between Bethlehem Steel and generations of Sparrows Point workers. "This week, the proposed new Sparrows Point cold rolling mill will be the focus of meetings by Bethlehem Steel officials. I have sent Mr. Barnette correspondence reiterating my strong support for this project. As always, I am ready to assist Mr. Barnette and other Bethlehem Steel officials during the decision-making process, and to answer whatever questions they may have about the Sparrows Point steelyard and its outstanding workforce."