Federal File: Republicans on board; The ins and outs

Republicans on the House Education and Labor Committee say they are ready and eager to help the White House in implementing recommendations contained in the National Performance Review report.

In a letter to Vice President Gore, who directed the review, the Republicans last month applauded the effort to streamline government and make it more efficient, and they pledged their support in enacting recommendations relating to the Education Department.

"Education and Labor Committee Republicans intend to be full partners in your effort to pass legislation to accomplish the initiatives mentioned in this...