WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump unveiled a $4.4 trillion budget for next year that heralds an era of $1 trillion-plus federal deficits and – unlike the plan he released last year – never comes close to promising a balanced ledger even after 10 years.

2. Trump Removes Bannon from National Security Council - Thursday, April 6, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council, reversing an earlier, controversial decision to give Bannon access to the group's high-level meetings.

3. Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Rewarded With Family Day of Fun - Monday, October 10, 2016

A Memphis-area business owner was treated to a family day of fun on Friday for his volunteer work with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

Steve Buchanan, who owns Streamline Security Co., has dedicated 4,386 volunteer hours over the past four years to serving the sheriff’s office through his roles in emergency services, the reserve division and the special response unit. This year, Buchanan was promoted to the rank of sergeant and added to the command staff for emergency services. He also was selected to be a member of the Special Response Unit, an arm of the search and rescue team that is elected for specific assignments.

4. New Tech Imperatives for CEOs - Wednesday, November 19, 2014

It’s no secret that in today’s economy, small- and medium-sized businesses must constantly reinvent themselves in order to maintain relevancy in their marketplace.

Perhaps lesser known is that technology has helped these businesses be more competitive, especially with keeping an eye on how revenue and expenses are impacting the bottom line, order tracking and customer service.

5. Skip Check-In; Latest Hotel Room Key is Your Phone - Tuesday, November 4, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) – Hotels don't want guests to have to linger at the front desk – or even stop by at all.

New programs are helping speed up the check-in process for busy travelers, or in at least one case, letting them go straight to their rooms by using their smartphone to unlock doors.

6. Builders of Obama's Health Website Saw Red Flags - Wednesday, October 23, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — Crammed into conference rooms with pizza for dinner, some programmers building the Obama administration's showcase health insurance website were growing increasingly stressed. Some worked past 10 p.m., energy drinks in hand. Others rewrote computer code over and over to meet what they considered last-minute requests for changes from the government or other contractors.

7. Colleges' Bank Deals Saddle Students With Big Fees - Thursday, May 31, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – As many as 900 colleges are pushing students into using payment cards that carry hefty costs, sometimes even to get to their financial aid money, according to a report released Wednesday by a public interest group.

8. White House Unveiling Plans to Curb Regulations - Friday, May 27, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House would eliminate requirements for trapping polluting vapors at gasoline stations and let employers and hospitals file fewer reports as part of a plan it announced Thursday to ease regulatory burdens on business.

9. Airports Consider Congressman's Call to Ditch TSA - Monday, November 22, 2010

ATLANTA (AP) – In a climate of Internet campaigns to shun airport pat-downs and veteran pilots suing over their treatment by government screeners, some airports are considering another way to show dissatisfaction: Ditching TSA agents altogether.

10. Exchange Club Family Center Names Ratcliff Marketing, Special Events Director - Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Karen Ratcliff has joined the Exchange Club Family Center as director of marketing and special events.

11. Macy's Profit Falls in Q2; Company Raises Outlook - Thursday, August 13, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - Macy's Inc. boosted its profit outlook after reporting its second-quarter earnings beat expectations because it benefited from efforts to streamline its structure and tailor merchandise to local markets.

12. As Unemployment Rises, Uncle Sam Has Jobs - Tuesday, February 3, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - The economic downturn has forced private industry and state and local government to shed jobs, but one major employer in the country is hiring: The federal government.

While the nation's 11 million unemployed and the millions more who fear losing their jobs may feel Washington should streamline too, economists say a strong federal work force is key to economic recovery. Were President Barack Obama to put any of the nearly 2 million federal civil servants out in the street in the middle of the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, the consequences could be dire.

13. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, January 2, 2002
WEB SITE SECURITY: WHAT SMALL BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW Web security touches all level of business By TONY JENNINGS Special to The Daily News A Web site can help business owners promote their companies, build customer confidence and even streamline so...

14. Archived Article: Real Focus (assessor) - Tuesday, August 15, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Assessor looks to technology in new term By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News With the re-election campaign behind her, Shelby County assessor Rita Clark is busy preparing for next years property reappraisal. Although she never hel...

15. Archived Article: Law Focus (auto) - Thursday, June 1, 2000
By STACEY WIEDOWER County courts automating case management systems By STACEY WIEDOWER The Daily News Three Shelby County court systems have not only jumped on the technological bandwagon theyve jumped on the same one. New computerized case manageme...

16. Archived Article: Law Focus (workforce) - Thursday, February 25, 1999
By STACEY PETSCHAUER Streamlining the system Integrating state work force development components into one agency is designed to eliminate duplication of services By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily News A new bill presented to the state legislature earli...

17. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, February 10, 1999
As local financial institutions scramble to get online services in operation, another aspect of those services is making its presence known View, click, pay The average online U.S. household will be able to receive three to four monthly bills throug...

18. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, October 9, 1996
Customers of the Tennessee Department of Employment Security soon will be able to access the Internet at the departments local officeds across the state, thanks to a grant from the United States Department of Labor, Employment Security Commissioner ...