In conversation, we often equate the federal government with Washington DC, but a new on-line tool shows just how broadly government operations extend across the country. The Impact Project’s online map shows the distribution of federal employees, facilities, and contracts down to congressional districts, and how the latest firings and contract terminations are affecting local communities. Federal News Network’s Terry Gerton spoke with the founder of the Impact Project, Abby Andre.

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