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This report focuses on businesses that make their living on federal government contracts, and the potential for much the same result when they take on critical government functions. Gone are the days when contractors just sold military parts; now their scope is vast and the government’s internal expertise is being depleted. The author argues that such businesses are positioned to influence policy to their liking on even the most sensitive, mission-critical government functions, like fighting wars and guarding against terrorism. The result is that our safety, security, and economy could be jeopardized.