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SENT BY:Xerox Telecopier 7021 ; 7-31-98 ; 9:56AM ; 202 456 5581;# 1 HUMAN SERVICES USA & HEALTH DATE: 7/31/98 OF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 200 INDEPENDENCE AVE., S.W. DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation PHONE: (202) 690-7450 FAX: (202) 690-8425 TO: Mary Smith FAX: 456-7431 PHONE: FROM: Greg Jones TOTAL PAGES (INCLUDING COVER): Following is the statement that was given by Kevin Thurm on July 22 regarding the elevation of the IHS Director.