the political surveyor: Market Opportunities to Be Affected by Federal Legislation and Regulation

摘要

Congress and federal regulators already play a major role in shaping the marketplace for mapping and surveying firms. With uncertainty dominating the national economy, firms and individuals in the geospatial marketplace are facing numerous threats and opportunities. In 2006, Congress enacted section 511 of Public Law 109-222, which mandated that 3percent of payments to contractors and grants to state and local government be withheld. Small businesses have complained they cannot afford to be making interest-free loans to Uncle Sam on 3percent of their revenue on government contracts. In some cases, that is more than their profit!