# Federal agencies are being asked to move faster, but speed starts with something more basic: a good business forecast.

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Podcast: [The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-federal-drive-with-terry-gerton-504783)
Published: 2026-07-09T11:00:00+00:00
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