News Briefs

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News Briefs

SECTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

RENO TO DECIDE NEXT WEEK ON INDEPENDENT COUNSELS-"Attorney General Janet Reno will wait until next week to make final decisions on whether to seek independent counsels to investigate fund-raising telephone calls by President Clinton and Vice President Gore" (The Washington Post).

ADMINISTRATION FILLS OUT ROSTER FOR GLOBAL WARMING CONFERENCE-"The Clinton administration yesterday settled on a slate of veteran diplomats and senior aides to press its case for cuts in air pollution at next week's international conference on global warming" (The Washington Post).

WHEELING AND DEALING AND KEEPING SCORE ON THE 'FAST TRACK'-"After all the promises were made, the administration still didn't have enough votes to pass 'fast track' trade legislation" (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.