Federal News Network – Among the latest White House executive orders, one is holding up payments to contractors. EO 14-222 tells agencies to build tracking systems. It requires written justifications for each payout and a 30-day review of all contracts and grants. For the implications, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin turns to Stephanie Kostro, the executive vice president for policy at the Professional Services Council.
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