The Earlybird: Today's headlines

• National Journal
• June 11, 2001

OMB chief pledges to keep appropriations process orderly

Despite Democratic control of the Senate, OMB chief Mitch Daniels is optimistic that the appropriations process will remain orderly.

• David Baumann
• June 8, 2001

NAACP task force endorses anti-discrimination bill

• Kellie Lunney
• June 8, 2001

Definition of 'inherently governmental' could change

A high-level panel reviewing federal outsourcing policy is working to better define when and why federal jobs can be considered inherently governmental, Comptroller General David Walker said in an interview this week.

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• June 8, 2001

Patent Office backers say agency must keep money it collects

• Drew Clark
• June 8, 2001

USDA chief defends undersecretary choice

• Congress Daily
• June 8, 2001

The Earlybird: Today's headlines

• National Journal
• June 8, 2001

OMB chief urges Congress to cut funding for mismanaged programs

• Lisa Caruso
• June 7, 2001

Good to be golden

For the over-50 set, more retirement savings help may be on the way.

• Brian Friel
• June 7, 2001

Lieberman pledges to look out for federal employees

• Katy Saldarini
• June 7, 2001

Small business owners attack federal prison firm

• Tanya Ballard Brown
• June 7, 2001

Deadbeat parents bill would add red tape, agencies say

• Kellie Lunney
• June 7, 2001

Pentagon acquisition boss moves to help contractors

The Defense Department will no longer force contractors to shoulder part of the cost of Pentagon research and development projects, Pete Aldridge, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, said Wednesday.

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• June 7, 2001

Daschle pledges bipartisanship as Senate Dems take control

• Geoff Earle and Charlie Mitchell
• June 7, 2001

The Earlybird: Today's headlines

• National Journal
• June 7, 2001

New TSP funds make lackluster debut; C Fund gains slightly

• Katy Saldarini
• June 7, 2001

Name change among reforms sought for Medicare agency

• April Fulton
• June 6, 2001

Federal workforce remains diverse, report says

• Tanya Ballard Brown
• June 6, 2001

New rule seeks flexibility in accommodating workers with disabilities

• Kellie Lunney
• June 6, 2001

Competition is the key to outsourcing target, OMB deputy says

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• June 6, 2001