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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.

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.

**TSP OPEN SEASON**The Thrift Savings Plan Open Season runs through July 31. During this time, you may begin contributing to the TSP, change the amount of your TSP contributions, or allocate TSP contributions to your account among the three investment funds. To get more information and download the forms you will need, click here.

THE FEDERAL DIARY--"What happens when an employee's personal problems collide with office routine? What's a boss to do?" (The Washington Post).

MILITARY SEX--Air Force Gen. Joseph Ralston is expected to withdraw from consideration for the position of Joint Chief of Staff amid allegations of an adulterous affair. (The Washington Times).

BROWN TO RESIGN--The Washington Post reported Saturday that Veterans Affairs Secretary Jesse Brown will resign July 1. On Sunday President Clinton accepted his resignation. (The Washington Post).

INTERNET POLICY--U.S. Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky said she expects the Clinton administration to unveil its Internet policy shortly. She said the policy is expected to "engage the international community to ensure that the internet remains a favorable medium with which to do business." (Daily Report for Executives, June).

COMP TIMES--Harried workers need comp time's flexibility, but unions are blocking flexible work rules favored by employees and employers alike (USA TODAY)...Comp time compromise looks dead on Capitol Hill (Washington Post).