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U-2 MAKES IT THROUGH-"An American U-2 spy plane completed a U.N. mission over central Iraq without incident Tuesday despite threats by Baghdad to shoot down such planes." (CNN).

DOD TESTS MEDICAL CHIPS-"Service members may soon carry their medical records in dog-tag-like computer chips if DoD field testing goes well." (American Forces Press Service).

FEHBP WATCH-Mike Causey looks at dental coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (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.