Bradley – When a federal government shutdown occurs, contractors often face difficult decisions about whether to continue performance on certain contracts. In some cases, contractors may feel pressure — from either operational necessity or the government’s informal requests — to keep working despite funding lapses. However, doing so can expose a contractor to significant financial and legal risks.
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