By: John Cassidy
Is it possible that Lockheed Martin has a government contract larger than the GDP of 40 of the world’s poorest countries. Long has been the fear that the government was outsourcing inherently governmental jobs, as big names like Halliburton, Bechtel, Lockheed, and dozens of others have come under scrutingy for no bid contracts. Who is really to blame? Is it the company’s responsibility to be fair or is it the government’s responsibility to manage contracts effectively. It is hard to underestimate the increasing role that contractors play in governing our nation, but the Washington Post is going to take a stab at exposing the contracting world to us.
Instead of writing my normal post this week, I wanted to draw your attention to a new and interesting blog through the Washington Post. The blog is called Government Inc. and was recently launched to shine the bright light on the often dark world of federal contracting. Check it out here: Government Inc.
Tags: Congress, Contractors, Grassley, Lockheed Martin, US Government, Washington Post
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On a related subject, check out this article from the Washington Post titled “Who Runs the CIA? Outsiders for Hire” for a glimpse into the world of contracting and the U.S. Intelligence Community.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/06/AR2007070601993.html
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