News Briefs

News Briefs


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.

February 20, 1998
DAILY BRIEFINGS

News Briefs


HEALTH CARE BILL OF RIGHTS COMING-President Clinton will announce a health care bill of rights today for federal employees and others insured by the federal government (The Washington Post).

CLINTON PLEDGES FORCE IF DIPLOMACY FAILS-President Clinton assured the nation yesterday that U.S. forces will attack Iraq if diplomatic measures fail (The Washington Times).

TROOP VACCINATIONS MAY BE ACCELERATED-A vaccination program for U.S. troops against the deadly germ agent anthrax may be speeded up as the military readies for an attack against Iraq (USA Today).

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