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Summary: Federal contractors may envision doom and gloom in the near future, but there is actually a lot for them to look forward to. Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, told Federal News Radio's Eric White, not only is a shutdown unlikely, but it's about to become easier to work with the Federal Acquisition Service.