Bush plan encourages privatization

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2002

President Bush on Thursday announced plans to speed up outsourcing of certain federal jobs to private companies.

According to press accounts, the number of jobs affected is as low as 420,000 and as high as 850,000. The plan is limited to employees who perform "commercial activities" and doesn't apply to most manager-level and political positions.

The changes, which don't require Congressional approval, will appear in Monday's Federal Register.

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U.S. to Speed Up Job 'Outsourcing' (The Washington Post 11/15)
Bush plan gives firms chance at federal jobs (The Washington Times 11/15)
Government Plan May Make Private Up to 850,000 Jobs (The New York Times 11/15)
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