Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. statement, February 27, 1998

NEWS FROM Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr Second Congressional District of Maryland 1 407 York Road, Suite 304 3 1 5 Cannon House Office Building Lutherville, Maryland 21093 Washington, D.C. 20515 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Richard Cross February 27, 1998 410-337-7222 STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN BOB EHRLICH REGARDING BETHLEHEM STEEL’S ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING THE NEW COLD ROLLING MILL “I am pleased by Bethlehem Steel’s announcement that it has selected a two-firm consortium to build the new $300 million cold rolling mill complex at the Sparrows Point steelyard. “I was elated when Bethlehem Steel chose Sparrows Point as the location for the new facility last fall. Today’s announcement demonstrates that work on the 800,000 square foot complex is progressing as scheduled. The new cold rolling mill, scheduled for completion in 2000, will revitalize the Sparrows Point manufacturing operations, and help its workforce to meet the economic challenges of the 21s' century.”