MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by Senior Director Joshua L. Andrews, manager Matt Abdifar, principal Megan S. Herber and principal Nicholas P. Manetto:

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Conclusion of the FY26 Appropriations Process Kicks Off the FY27 Process in Election-Shorted Year

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