What do you think happens when there is gridlock? No confirmations of any kind. So the various departments out source. One does not need senate approval to hire consultants. ;)
In fact, there are lobbyists who push for grid lock because it's in their clients best interests.
In fact, I'd say about 60 - 70% of all federal government IT services are out sourced. It's a revolving door really.. government cuts back, claims it's saving money. Bids out for IT services. And of course, the ex-federal employes who were laid off now work for the winning (bidder) company. Who return back to their old jobs at twice the price.
That's how messed up things are in DC. What.. did you think it was only the politicians? Everyone is playing the game in DC. Everyone.
In fact, there are lobbyists who push for grid lock because it's in their clients best interests.
In fact, I'd say about 60 - 70% of all federal government IT services are out sourced. It's a revolving door really.. government cuts back, claims it's saving money. Bids out for IT services. And of course, the ex-federal employes who were laid off now work for the winning (bidder) company. Who return back to their old jobs at twice the price.
That's how messed up things are in DC. What.. did you think it was only the politicians? Everyone is playing the game in DC. Everyone.