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Congressional Oversight Committee Opens Review of Federal Contracting Practices

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee launched an investigation into federal procurement procedures, including vendor selection, sole-source contracts and agency oversight systems.
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New Zealand Draws Wealthy Americans With Revamped Investor Visa
General Services Administration Plans Federal Office Space Reduction Strategy
HUD Provides Additional Funding for Affordable Housing Projects
FEMA Prepares Emergency Response Networks Ahead of Atlantic Hurricane Season
NASA Confirms Updated Artemis Mission Schedule
Small Business Administration Simplifies Loans for Domestic Manufacturers
Antitrust Regulators Increase Review of Technology and Healthcare Mergers
Veterans Affairs Expands Healthcare Capacity for Military Veterans
Agriculture Department Announces Drought Relief for Western Farmers
Congressional Budget Office Warns of Rising Federal Deficits Over Coming Decade
National Science Foundation Launches AI Research Initiative to Support U.S. Technology Leadership
Treasury Department Begins Strategic Petroleum Reserve Refill Purchases
U.S. Labor Market Shows Continued Growth as Policymakers Monitor Wage Pressures
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Intelligence Officials Brief Congress on Indo-Pacific Security Challenges
Immigration Agencies Expand Detention Capacity and Accelerate Deportation Processing
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Congressional Oversight Committee Opens Review of Federal Contracting Practices
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