For Immediate Release April 23, 2002	Contact: Clyde Ensslin or Ranjit de Silva, 202-482-7002

Statement of Assistant Secretary Nancy J. Victory Recognizing April 24 Reopening of ".us" Domain "By expanding access to serve more people, the reopening of the '.us' Internet domain set for April 24th will create new opportunities for growth in the U.S. economy and throughout our society. The '.us' Internet domain, which is uniquely associated with the United States of America, will offer benefits to all American families, businesses, and individuals." NOTE: The contract for management of the ".us" domain space was awarded by the Department of Commerce to NeuStar on October 26, 2001. The contract is available at http://www.ntia.doc.gov/ntiahome/domainname/usca/index.html