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C July 1, 1981 Mr. Edward J. Avila National Director National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials P. O. Box 24266 Washington, DC 20024 Dear Mr. Avila: I•njoyed meeting with you and Congressman Garcia on May 29th, and learning more about NALEO. Except for our independent PAC activities on behalf of federal candidates, some modest corporate contributions to New York State party committees from time-to-time, it is not current Loews/Lorillard policy to contribute to political and pu':)lic affairs organi- zations. I regret, therefore, that we cannot respond favorably to your request of June 17th. Sincerely. AJS/;Dm Arthur J. Stevens bc: Mr. P.R. Tisch Mr. C.H. Judge