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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.

TOXIC WORKPLACES--"One of our enduring national illusions is that we can correct every injustice or social imperfection by passing a law." In a new book, the author describes how this problem has handcuffed companies. "They can't hire sensibly...They can't fire incompetents" (The Washington Post).

COMMUTING--Guaranteed Ride Home for commuters can help in an emergency. Free rides to handle personal emergencies are available as many as four times a year to anyone who takes some form of "alternative transit" at least three days a week, including the day the ride is request. For more information on the program, or to register, call 1-800-745-7433 (The Washington Post).

WORKERS BENEFITS--Accountants and other tax experts who have studied the recently passed tax bill say the provision would make it easier for employers to strip workers of unemployment compensation, overtime pay and other employee benefits (The Washington Post).

FEDERAL ISSUES--Senate panel approves a resolution raising CSRS and FERS contributions....Federal procurement specialists are subject to a new education policy....OPM issues a proposal on garnishment for child support, alimony, and debts (Government Employee Relations Report).

OF INTEREST--What makes a good boss? A Bad Boss? Send your ideas to Bob Levey, The Washington Post, Washington, DC 20071, FAX (202)334-5150 or by e-mail leveyb@washpost.com (The Washington Post).