[citizen]

I work in the civil engineering field. That means I work on highway, bridge and infrastructure projects let by federal, state and county governments. The work is accomplished by computer graphics and computer engineering packages.

How long before it becomes politically acceptable for government entities to contract with Indian and Asian engineering firms to perform this work?

Right now, the political climate demands retaining these government funded public works projects for American engineering firms. Eventually, will a perceived greater public interest favor using taxpayer money to hire cheaper labor abroad?

[XBob]

31 - "Right now, the political climate demands retaining these government funded public works projects for American engineering firms. Eventually, will a perceived greater public interest favor using taxpayer money to hire cheaper labor abroad?"

This is already happening. Indiana or Illinois just outsourced it's new state program to counter outsourcing to a firm in India. (FR thread several weeks ago)