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Graphic By: Derace LauderdaleGovernment Shutdown

Contractors handicap the possibility of a government shutdown

“There’s really no telling just how much of an impact election year politics could have if we do face a shutdown,” Larry Allen said.

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Biden Guns

Here’s one thing the Biden administration will want to do in its remaining months

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Graphic By: Derace LauderdaleContracting

Election uncertainty doesn’t slow an ambitious regulation agenda

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Amelia Brust/Federal News Networkcontracting, small business, government

A troubling small business trend is getting worse

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Why there’s not a huge cause for optimism for the rest of the federal budget year

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Amelia Brust/Federal News Networkprocurement policy, FAR, Federal Acquisition Regulation,Contracting

Contract spending is set to grow across the board in 2024

Bloomberg Government predicts record contract spending, once Congress passes appropriations bills for 2024. It sees $762 billion in total procurement,…

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What the continuing resolution still leaves unresolved

Chaos in one chamber of Congress threatens passage of the National Defense Authorization bill and the chances for full year 2024 appropriations later on….

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Contractors make plans for a messy start to the next fiscal year

The main question now is whether Congress will enact a continuing resolution come October 1, or whether we’ll have a government shutdown. Either way, things will get messy come September 30. Joining the Federal Drive with some shutdown preparation tips for contractors, federal sales and marketing consultant Larry Allen.

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