Gov't Deletes Products from Blind Jobs Procurement List
Published Date: 7/3/2025
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Summary
The government is removing some products and services from the special list that nonprofit groups, which help people who are blind or have severe disabilities, provide. This means those items won’t be bought through these agencies anymore. The change could affect jobs and contracts, so keep an eye on the timing and budget updates!
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