https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/09/29/administration-seeks-to-buy-off-defense-contractors-on-sequestration-layoffs/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:28:15 -0400<![CDATA[It&#8217;s not exactly bribery and extortion. Let&#8217;s call it, &#8220;the carrot and the stick.&#8221;]]>Sat, 29 Sep 2012 08:34:56 -0400<![CDATA[Rick Moran]]>https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2012/09/29/administration-seeks-to-buy-off-defense-contractors-on-sequestration-layoffs-n172629