contractors

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In SpaceX’s early days, some industry and government officials ridiculed the idea that a startup with no ties to major aeronautical firms could compete against established contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Through the costly efforts of district staff and private contractors, which included Innive, the system gradually became functional and continues in use.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

That might involve paying her closing costs on a new home, or hiring and paying contractors for home improvements on her current property.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

Consider a survey of about 100 contractors from UBS analyst Michael Lesser.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Stanton weeded out unfit and incompetent officers; battled dishonest government contractors who sold the army low-quality uniforms, rotting equipment, and defective weapons; and endured an epidemic of officers who would not fight.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson