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10th Annual Federal Quality Conference

Get more information on this special conference and download a brochure and registration forms from our special conference section.

U.S. Navy International Logistics Symposium

Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton will be a guest speaker at a three-day International Logistics Symposium sponsored by the Navy International Programs Office in conjunction with the American Society of Naval Engineers, July 14-16, 1997, at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Crystal City, VA. Representatives from government, industry and foreign nations will meet to exchange ideas and review exhibits on a variety of logistics topics related to the Navy's Foreign Military Sales program. For program information contact NAVSEA (703) 602-9000.

20th Annual May Training Program

Third Annual Performance Management Conference

May 13-14, 1997, in McLean, VA, at the McLean Hilton Hotel. This conference is designed to provide practical, cutting-edge information on a wide variety of topics related to performance appraisals and awards. To receive a brochure, call (202) 606-2720, or fax a request to (202) 606-2395. For additional conference information, call Digna Carballosa at (202) 606-1778 or E-Mail dmcarbal@opm.gov.

The following news summaries are from OPM AM, the daily newsletter of the Office of Personnel Management. OPM AM is available on OPM Mainstreet, the agency's electronic bulletin board, at 202-606-4800.

THE FEDERAL DIARY--"The Defense Department may change rules that now say civilians who drive Saabs, Nissans or other foreign cars can't ship them at taxpayer expense when transferred overseas." . . . "American Federation of Government Employees President John Sturdivant will run for reelection" . . . "The head of the Federal Employees Education and Assistance Fund has asked the Clinton administration to jump-start its volunteer program by giving feds up to eight hours of paid leave to take part in community programs." (The Washington Post, B2).

RACE AND SEX--Sergeant Major of the Army Gene McKinney denies charges that he committed adultery and says racism is "driving this investigation and the way it is being conducted." (The Washington Post, A1).

ESPIONAGE--"Former Navy computer specialist Robert C. Kim, accused of giving national defense information to a South Korean official, pleaded guilty yesterday to a low-level espionage charge and faces up to 10 years in prison." (The Washington Post, A16).

FOREIGN AID--"The House International Relations Committee late Tuesday voted to spend $800 million more on foreign aid next fiscal year, reversing a downward trend on foreign spending." (The Washington Times, A4).

DEFICIT REDUCTION--Wall Street economists are "decidedly underwhelmed" over the proposed balance budget deal. (Wall Street Journal, C1)