News Briefs

THE DAILY FED

News Briefs

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MILLIONAIRE CONGRESSMAN WINS D.C. LOTTO--Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wis., won $250,000 in the D.C. Lottery (The Washington Post, A1).

GOOD TIMES EXPECTED-A poll says Americans expect 1998 to be a good year, anticipating more personal income, more safety, and better education for their children (The Associated Press).

CLINTON DEFENSE FUND CLOSES--President Clinton shut down his legal defense fund because it wasn't making enough money. He still has nearly $3 million in legal expenses (The Washington Times).

**TSP Open Season - Runs November 15, 1997 to January 31, 1998.

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.