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Reporter Roundtable: How the D.C. region is navigating federal cuts and a shutdown

Reporter Roundtable: How the D.C. region is navigating federal cuts and a shutdown

Update: 2025-10-20
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The D.C. region has been preparing for an economic slowdown. But surprisingly, the outlook isn't all bad, and there may even be some bright spots, including for defense contractors in Northern Virginia.
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Reporter Roundtable: How the D.C. region is navigating federal cuts and a shutdown

Reporter Roundtable: How the D.C. region is navigating federal cuts and a shutdown

Margaret Barthel, Alex Koma, Jenny Abamu