The prospect of a government shutdown and another unnecessary standoff in Congress over raising the nation's debt ceiling are providing a lump of coal in Americans’ holiday stockings. At issue are a $110 billion disaster relief bill, an extension of the farm bill and a two-year proposed suspension ... READ MORE >
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How a government shutdown affects contractors
We have been here before—a possible government shutdown. The good news is that government contractors are now resilient to these events, and most have contingency plans in place. But those new to government contracting need to develop a robust plan. How we got here Congress must enact appropriations ... READ MORE >
The looming government shutdown’s potential impact on manufacturers
Though the looming government shutdown would likely only push a small portion of economic activity into 2024, it could have significant impact on middle market manufacturers. One reason for this is that October can be a critical time to manage supply chains, address any potential disruptions and get ... READ MORE >
The economics of another U.S. government shutdown
The impasse over funding the federal government involves a small group of 20 hardliners in the House of Representative majority who are making demands reminiscent of 2018, when the government shut down for approximately five weeks. The traditional 12 annual appropriations bills that account for ... READ MORE >