Pentagon slows contractor payments ahead of sequestration
The Defense Department halted its policy of faster payments to all prime contractors to conserve cash before automatic sequestration cuts. The change, effective March 1, aims to boost available funds by several billion dollars, though some small businesses with direct contracts may still receive faster payments.
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Seven charged in jail phone scam scheme
Seven people face communications fraud and unlawful activity charges as second degree felonies plus identity fraud as a third degree felony. The scam used CenturyLink lines in victims names, mailed bills to post offices to avoid detection, and sold lines to other inmates who called and ran up bills. Losses to CenturyLink could reach 200000 dollars. some victims may be unaware and should check credit reports.
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