From a confidential "communication plan" sent in 1994 to Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary and her chief of staff, by Audrey Hoffer, a public relations consultant employed by the Department of Energy. Last November, House Republicans called for Secretary O'Leary's resignation after a report surfaced showing that she had used federal funds to hire a public relations firm to rank reporters by their coverage of the department. The memo excerpted below was subsequently obtained by the Associated …showed first 75 words of 589 total…

…showed last 75 words of 589 total…known universities. Solicit 1994 awards for the Secretary, such as the Frontrunner Award from the Sara Lee Corporation, which is presented annually to four exceptional women who exemplify leadership, achievement, and a pioneering spirit. Get list of all awards granted nationally and identify appropriate ones to apply for. Make sure we're in sync with the Administration at all times. Know their hot targets: i.e., cities and regions of the country where publicity should be sought.