News Briefs

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News Briefs

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U.S. AGENTS RAID FORMER LAWMAKER'S BUSINESS-"Federal agents yesterday raided the Capitol Hill offices of a Washington-based health care center headed by former Maryland congressman and basketball star Tom McMillen" (The Washington Times).

LEPROSY CENTER WORKERS MAY GET PENSION BOOST-"To smooth the closing of a government leprosy center, a Louisiana lawmaker would boost the pension benefits of the center's longtime federal workers by 25 percent-a step that administration officials yesterday described as unprecedented (The Washington Post).

IN THE LOOP-"Undersecretary of State for Global Affairs Timothy E. Wirth is said to be leaving his job soon to head a foundation being set up by media and sports mogul Ted Turner to distribute Turner's $1 billion gift to the United Nation's" (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.