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As the twentieth century comes to a close, ethics is returning to the public sector reform agenda. Just as it was at the turn of this century the current focus is on the administrative branch of government. Then, as now, scandals involving elected officials prompted the reform initiatives. However, today there is far less consensus on the most appropriate elements of the reform agenda, perhaps reflecting a century of less than successful ethically-driven reforms.

This paper provides a broad overview of five perspectives on the public service ethics agenda, incorporating a current debate which may well emerge as the initial reform agenda of the new millennium. Perspectives explored include the politics/administration dichotomy, the New Public Administration's emphasis on individual responsibility in the context of strong organizational values and norms, the ethical risks of public entrepreneurship, and the recent emergence of spiritualism as a guide to public ethical decision-making. The authors conclude that we are entering a new era of public ethics where performance and morality will be accorded equal priority. They argue that public entrepreneurship is increasingly essential to meet the public's demands for government that works better and costs less. Most public officials will need on-the-job training and/or ethics courses in schools of public policy and administration to competently assess the ethical risks and dangers that a particular policy innovation may encompass.

Correspondence between Catherine May and Washington State University concerning the donation of May's congressional papers to the WSU Library Archives, once her term in office ends.

Catherine May praises free labor and what it has provided for the United States.

Catherine May discusses Congress' approval of a bill to "provide assistance to communities and states in combating mental retardation and mental illness."

Catherine May discusses the possibility of an $11 billion tax cut, per year, when in full effect.

Catherine May expresses her feelings of doubt surrounding the foreign aid bill.

Catherine May replies to Mr. and Mrs. William Sutton following their inquiries regarding the United States Information Agency's circulation of President Kennedy's books among their propaganda material. After a response from the United States Information Agency May replies with the details given to her by the Agency, but includes her personal objection to the use of these books which espouse views contrary to her own.

Constituent Olga Johnson writes to Catherine May to encourage the consideration of other cultures and institutional norms when broadcasting propaganda abroad. May passes on Johnson's thoughts to Edward R. Murrow at the United States Information Agency. Stanley Plesent writes back to detail the existing United States Information Agency programs which exemplify a consideration of culture.

Constituent Jerry Flynn writes to Catherine May regarding his dissatisfaction with the United Nations, and Russia's membership in the organization. May writes back with shared concern over the United Nations inadequacies, but states her hope that the organization can be reformed.

Catherine May discusses President Kennedy's "proposal that the United States purchase $100 million in United Nations bonds."

Catherine May expresses her admiration and the importance of the United States Service Academies.