WELL-KNOWN POLITICAL WRITER JOE KLEIN TO SPEAK AT U.VA. 

	CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Sept. 10 -- Author and columnist Joe
Klein will speak on "Politics 1996: Behind the Headlines" on
Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m. in Cabell Hall Auditorium at the
University of Virginia. After his talk, Klein will answer questions
from the audience. 
	A long-time political commentator, Klein is contributing
editor at Newsweek magazine, where his "Public Lives" column
addresses national and international affairs. He joined Newsweek
during the 1992 presidential race and helped the magazine earn
numerous awards including those citing coverage of Bill Clinton's
victory and administration. Klein appears regularly on "Face the
Nation" and has provided commentary on American politics for "CBS
Sunday Morning News" and "The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather."
	Although well-known for his political commentary, Klein
gained substantial media attention this summer after it was revealed
that he is author of "Primary Colors," a satire inspired by the 1992
presidential race. Klein said he denied the media's repeated
attempts to identify him as the book's author because of
professional and familial obligations. The book has been on
Publishers Weekly best-seller list for more than 20 weeks.
	Tickets for Klein's talk, sponsored by University Union's
Speakers Committee, go on sale Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the information
desks in Peabody Hall and the Forestry Building at U.Va. Advance
tickets are free to students and $4 for the general public. Any
remaining tickets will be sold at the door for $2 for students and
$5 for non-students. 
	"With his long-time coverage of politics, Joe Klein will
offer insights into what really goes on during presidential
campaigns," said Erin Wuchte, student chair of the speakers
committee. 
	For ticket information, call University Union at (804)
924-3286.
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September 9, 1996