But over the decades, as it happens, the 8A program has morphed into swamp code words for DEI race based contracting. And here's the worst part. In many instances, these socially disadvantaged businesses don't even do work. They take a 10%, 20%, sometimes 50% fee off the top. and then pass the contract off to a giant consulting firm commonly known as Beltway Bandits. For decades, this program, 8A, has been a breeding ground for fraud. (01:38–01:50)
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Asserts that some businesses in the 8A program take a large fee without doing work.
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