News Briefs

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News Briefs

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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.

THE PRESIDENT'S LOYAL SHADOW-"It only stands to reason that President Clinton would get a dog. He doesn't have Stephen Goodin around anymore" (The Washington Post).

TRUCKERS MAY LOSE SPARES AT ROAD STOPS-"An exercise program supported by the federal government and the trucking industry is aimed at eliminating spare tires on the truckers. The goal is to make interstate drivers slimmer, healthier -- and safer" (The Washington Post).

CLINTON BUDGET POLICY TO BE 'STEADY,' ADVISER SAYS-"President Clinton's budget proposal will contain neither broad-based tax cuts nor a plan to balance the budget early, ideas that are reckless and irresponsible, a White House adviser declared yesterday" (The Washington Post).

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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.