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CONGRESS ADDRESSES ACCESS TO ACADEMY OF SCIENCES-"The beleaguered National Academy of Sciences has been exempted from a law mandating open access to its deliberations and federal oversight of its committees, but will have to provide extensive public information about many aspects of its work, according to legislation passed by Congress last week" (The Washington Post).

CURTAIN FALLS ON ACTING FAA ADMINISTRATOR-"Barry Valentine is leaving his acting routine at the Federal Aviation Administration at the end of the year" (In The Loop, The Washington Post).

POWER PLAYERS TAKE 'JEOPARDY CHALLENGE'-"Former Clinton Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers had some tough moments a week ago Saturday playing "Jeopardy" for charity against Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., D-Ill., and enviro activist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr." (In The Loop, The Washington Post).

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Government Technology Leadership Institute

Dec. 2-3. "Leading Change, Leveraging Technology." Marriott Metro Center, Washington, D.C. Through examination of case studies and practical theories, the institute will demonstrate the pontential and pitfalls of IT initiatives, explain key laws and regulations, and teach how best to evaluate the performance of ongoing technology programs. The 6th annaul Government Technology Leadership Awards will also be announced.

Managing the Federal Employee Discipline and Performance Process

Jan. 12-13, Feb. 25-26. A nuts-and-bolts course designed to enable managers to navigate through the shoals of employee conduct and performance problems without becoming the loser. Cost:$550. Conducted by William Rudman. Brookings Institution. Washington, D.C. Contact Lela Sallis (202)797-6299.