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GAO finds 10 percent of GSA contractors owe back taxes
In one of the more extreme cases identified, a contractor was paid more than $1 million over the past two years despite owing more than $12 million in payroll taxes.
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Senate begins debate on fiscal 2007 budget plan
Measure to raise the debt limit to nearly $9 trillion up for consideration later this week.
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Panel to consider bill revamping federal flood insurance program
Measure would raise FEMA's borrowing limit to operate the program from $18.5 billion to $25 billion.
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FEMA works to keep trailer parks temporary
Agency tries to prevent Katrina victims from getting too comfortable in temporary housing, so they’ll be ready to leave within 18 months.
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Military contractor ordered to pay $10M for Iraq overcharging
Jury finds firm defrauded U.S. government on reconstruction contract.
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Line-item veto might hitch ride on lobbying overhaul bill
Appropriators likely to resist language allowing president to strike specific items from tax or spending bills and seek an up-or-down vote.
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