Thank you, Mr. Debar. There is reportedly a backlog of contracts awaiting approval at the Department of Commerce, with only five or six being approved per day. No alone has 5,700 contracts set to expire this year. These contracts include everything from post hurricane flood assessments to janitorial services. (00:03–00:11)
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Asserts a backlog in contract approvals at the Department of Commerce.
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