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Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 24 November 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 24 November 2025

"2026 NDAA: DoD CPARS Changes Coming," SmallGovCon The draft 2026 NDAAs in Congress propose nearly identical changes to DOD’s Contractor Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) to create a more objective and fact-based assessment process, focusing on specific negative performance events. * Both the House and Senate NDAAs aim

Boeing launches 737 replacement program

Boeing launches 737 replacement program

The Journal is reporting that Boeing has started work on a replacement for its aging 737 narrowbody jets, holding talks with engine-maker Rolls Royce. The so-called “clean sheet” replacement for the super-popular narrow-body jet (meaning only one aisle) will undoubtedly receive a ton of input from airlines as part of

US government shuts down

US government shuts down

US government funding lapsed as Wednesday began after the White House and Congress failed to reach a deal on FY2026 appropriations, triggering a shutdown halting federal services and furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers. Financial markets signaled concern, with contracts tied to the S&P 500 pointing lower as

Amex raises Platinum fee to $895 and builds its coupon book

Amex raises Platinum fee to $895 and builds its coupon book

American Express has raised the annual fee on its Platinum Card to $895 from $695, effective 18 September 2025, while advertising more than $3,500 in annual value, including $400 in dining credits (via Resy) and $600 in hotel credits split into two $300 periods, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Southwest brings back debit-card rewards via Durbin small-issuer carve-out

Southwest brings back debit-card rewards via Durbin small-issuer carve-out

Southwest Airlines plans a new Rapid Rewards debit card, issued by Sunrise Banks, that leverages the Durbin Amendment’s small‑issuer exemption. Because Sunrise’s assets are under $10 billion, standard debit interchange caps don’t apply, restoring enough economics to award points on debit purchases. That’s notable in

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 25 August 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 25 August 2025

"OHA Says: For a Size Protest, Bring the Receipts or Face Dismissal," SmallGovCon In a recent ruling, SBA’s Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) clarified that filing a size protest requires substantial specificity and relevant documentation, emphasizing the importance of precise fiscal data and the risks of

US business travel resilient despite global caution

US business travel resilient despite global caution

Business travel to the United States is proving more resilient than corporate sentiment suggests, reports Skift. Despite unease over tariffs, visa rules, and broader geopolitical instability, transaction records show companies continue to prioritize the US as a business destination. BCD Travel reports US business travel volumes have rebounded to near