inflation

Economic stress calls for government agencies to engage at-risk constituents now

Many households have felt the weight of persistent high inflation and rising interest rates, as well as the easing of pandemic-related government assistance…

Commentary

Inflation: How is it affecting contractors?

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Drew Friedman, Federal News Network

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) at FAIR Act rally

Working for a living is hard, but have a little perspective

Tom Temin Commentary

Things seem settled in Washington, but federal contractors are still uneasy

Acquisition

Amelia Brust/Federal News Network

GSA surged resources to meet inflation-related schedule modifications, now onto longer term improvements

Acquisition

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Service members see a 12% boost in housing allowance

Defense

Small businesses get some inflation relief from the SBA

Federal Newscast

The latest developments in key acquisition policy programs

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Legal and policy trends in government contracting

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Top contracting issues in FY 2023

Amtower Off-Center

A procurement potpourri

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Amelia Brust/Federal News Network Head shot of Larry Allen

Contractors nervous as Congress hints at a government shutdown

Congress is currently flirting with the possibility of a government shutdown, as well as the potential year long continuing resolution no one wants, not…

Contracting

Pentagon to boost housing stipends in areas where rental costs have ballooned

Areas where rents have risen the most will get an immediate boost in October, others could see additional increases in January.

Defense

GSA makes inflation adjustments a bit easier for contractors

Acquisition Policy

GSA and DoD updated policies to require make it a little easier for vendors to raises prices under current contracts.