Harsh budget reality hits home

The reality of tightening budgets is starting to sink in, Steve Kelman observes.

Normal budgets still two years away

With the economy still shaky and the 2012 elections still to get through, contractors can expect the uncertainty about the flow of spending to continue until at least 2013.

  • By Bill Loomis

What does the $16 muffin really mean?

Attention to allegedly overpriced conference muffins gives a false image of the reasons for the deficit, writes Steve Kelman.

Senate nixes funding bill; another shutdown looms

A federal shutdown remains a possibility, but the Senate vows to try again Monday.

  • By Camille Tuutti

Government shutdown déjà vu all over again?

For the third time this year, the government nears shutdown, with disaster relief funds the sticking point.

  • By Amber Corrin

13 banks commit $20B to small business lending

Top U.S. banks say they will lend $20 billion to small businesses over the next three years.

  • By Washington Technology staff

Contractor cuts among proposals sent to supercommittee

Wisconsin senator wants fewer contractors but one idea may create jobs for contractors and still save money.

  • By Nick Wakeman
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