Construction of the Inspire Luton Sports Village in Stopsley was delayed by five weeks after three sub-contractors went into administration.

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In another effort to stoke public alarm over the pending cuts, Carney told reporters that top defense contractors met at the White House with senior administration officials to discuss the impacts on their industry.

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For example, the Administration is working to speed up payments to small business contractors.

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