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March 1, 2010

Higher paying firms may get an edge in federal contracting

By SAM HANANEL
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON — The White House is looking at a new policy that would give an advantage in bidding on government contracts to companies that offer generous benefits and good pay.

But business groups opposing the idea maintain it would shut out smaller businesses from competing for more than $500 billion a year in federal contracts and increase government procurement costs.


 
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