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Episode: Project 38: Tom Davis' shutdown insights
Description: Listen in on our recent conversation with former Republican Congressman Tom Davis and get his insights on the government shutdown and what he would suggest as a way out.
Davis led a variety of efforts focused on improving contracting and procurement during his time as a congressman from Virginia and he sees the current shutdown as a no-win situation both parties.
The dysfunction in Congress being driven by a lack of tools that can foster bipartisanship, such as earmarks, Davis said. Without these kinds of tools, there is no incentive for members to work together on issues...