Re, ...why the hell is our government duplicating the offering to an over seas entity. Also most of these services are state based or privately based companies. Sorry, I really don't get why our hard earned is being spent here.
Cronyism
The appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications.
Cronyism is the practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations.