The Earlybird: Today's headlines

• National Journal
• February 13, 2001

Civilian at the helm prior to submarine's collision

• George C. Wilson
• February 13, 2001

Union calls for weekend pay parity for VA nurses

• Kellie Lunney
• February 12, 2001

Final round of outsourcing lists released

Agencies have reported that nearly half of civilian jobs in the federal government could be contracted out to private firms.

• Katy Saldarini
• February 12, 2001

Whitman tackles EPA enforcement with a smile

• Cyril T. Zaneski
• February 12, 2001

Talking About Defense: A struggle for the Army's soul

• George C. Wilson
• February 12, 2001

Senators, ex-USDA chief urge resolution of civil rights issues

• Jerry Hagstrom
• February 12, 2001

Accountability at heart of new IRS strategic plan

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• February 12, 2001

The Earlybird: Today's headlines

• National Journal
• February 12, 2001

Bush's Energy Secretary faces power shortage

• Margaret Kriz
• February 9, 2001

Bills would provide new child care benefits

• Kellie Lunney
• February 9, 2001

GAO makes it easier for senators to grill appointees

The General Accounting Office has made it easier for senators to question political appointees about the management challenges facing the agencies they are nominated to lead.

• Jason Peckenpaugh
• February 9, 2001

USDA settles six-year-old discrimination lawsuit

• Tanya Ballard Brown
• February 9, 2001

Rumsfeld convinces Bush to boost Pentagon budget this year

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, with help from military leaders, has convinced President Bush not to wait until next year to increase military spending.

• George C. Wilson
• February 9, 2001

The Earlybird: Today's headlines

• National Journal
• February 9, 2001

House members rap OMB effort to freeze FAA funds

• Congress Daily
• February 9, 2001

Defense Commissary Agency to close six stores

• Gerry J. Gilmore
• February 8, 2001

Student loan help on hold

President Bush has delayed a loan repayment regulation. Plus a new retirement hotline and new faces on a key House panel.

• Brian Friel
• February 8, 2001

Former superintendent takes the reins at Education

• Siobhan Gorman
• February 8, 2001

Postal Service wants another rate hike

• Matthew Weinstock
• February 8, 2001