Some of the work done by government contractors is still on hold following the first shutdown, according to David Berteau, head of the Professional Services Council, an association that represents contractors. So while much of that contract work was able to continue last time, at least for a time, federal agencies could find themselves with even less support if the government shuts down a second time.
“They haven’t gotten fully back on track in terms of the work that got interrupted,” Berteau said in a phone interview Tuesday.
At least one federal agency is doing something differently this time: The Federal Communications Commission has rescheduled a meeting.
The commission, which by law must meet once a month, moved its meeting forward a week, to Feb. 14, one day before current funding runs out. Commissioners are to vote on policies initially set for decision at the January meeting, which was abbreviated due to that month’s government shutdown.
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