Paul Murphy

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Rapid-Test Makers Clearing $4 Billion in U.S. Government Work

January 21, 2022

January 21, 2022

Rapid-Test Makers Clearing $4 Billion in U.S. Government Work

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January 7, 2019

January 7, 2019

Shutdown Threatens $200 Million a Day in Federal Contracts

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October 19, 2017

October 19, 2017

FEMA Is Spending Billions, and Some Questionable Companies Are Getting Work

A surge in disaster contracts from hurricanes has put the agency under pressure to bypass the usual competitive bidding process.

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September 11, 2017

September 11, 2017

Equifax Holds Contract to Verify Data of Obamacare Customers

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August 10, 2017

August 10, 2017

From the FBI to NASA, Here Are Trump’s Research Cuts

The value of R&D contracts awarded by federal agencies has fallen 16 percent so far this year. This chart gives the blow-by-blow.

From the FBI to NASA, Here Are Trump’s Research Cuts

March 22, 2017

March 22, 2017

Trump's Environmental Spending Cuts Could Cost Republican Districts Billions

President Donald Trump is recommending reductions for agencies focused on climate change and the environment.

February 2, 2017

February 2, 2017

Trump’s Berkeley Threat Could Hit Prestigious Energy Lab Funding

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