contractors

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In response to ProPublica’s reporting, DHS said the department “has no involvement with the selection of subcontractors” and that it doesn’t control or weigh in on who contractors hire.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

In CPB’s Big Bend Sector project, for example, contractors were ultimately required to install cattle fencing and cattle guards — something Posillico’s lawsuit contends was not what the government originally asked of potential contractors.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

In SpaceX’s early days, some industry and government officials ridiculed the idea that a startup with no ties to major aeronautical firms could compete against established contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“Farmers, contractors and operators should be able to fix their equipment. In fact, our customers depend on it,” a Deere spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

When contractors fell behind, his own work fell behind.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson