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Explainer: How Pass-Through Contracting and “Place of Performance” Rules Apply to ATI Government Solutions

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Recent investigations into ATI Government Solutions have revealed discrepancies in how it reports its operational footprint in federal contracts. While the company lists a small Maryland office as its principal place of performance, evidence suggests it operates primarily from Virginia. This raises concerns about compliance with SBA 8(a) program rules and potential misrepresentation.

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A Quiet Maryland Address, Federal Contracts, and Unanswered Oversight Questions

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In 2025, James O’Keefe’s report raised allegations against ATI Government Solutions related to federal contracting abuses. An investigation by Thunder Report highlighted discrepancies between ATI’s listed operational address in Maryland and its actual activities, raising concerns about federal procurement transparency and compliance. Ongoing scrutiny emphasizes the need for accurate contractor disclosures.

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The Child Support Industrial Complex: How Defense Contractors Like Lockheed Martin Turned Broken Families Into Big Business

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Michael Phillips highlights the troubling involvement of defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, now Conduent, in child support enforcement. This privatization has transformed the system into a profit-driven industry that prioritizes metrics over families, leading to automation that harms vulnerable parents. The need for reform, transparency, and human oversight is critical.

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The Silent Coup of the 1990s: How Privatization, ADR, and Drug Cartels Rewired American Power

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The 1990s, often viewed as a prosperous decade, actually concealed significant systemic corruption characterized by privatization of justice and prisons, alongside the emergence of corporate cartels. These changes, fueled by political interests and military-industrial complex dynamics, blurred the lines between government, corporations, and crime, undermining democracy and public accountability.

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