Every company has been bracing for the fiscal cliff in their own ways.
Some have been delaying capital expenditures until uncertainty clears up, while others have been dumping cash on their shareholders in the forms of special or accelerated dividends.
But the companies significantly exposed to government spending can do little but lobby as they wait to see how sequestration will unfold.
Earlier this year, Goldman Sachs compiled a list of stocks that generate the significant amounts of business from the government.
We've pulled the 44 companies that have 50 percent or more of their business exposed.
It's worth noting that defense stocks, which are almost completely reliant on government spending, are near their highs of the year.
Health Net Inc.
Ticker: HNT
Sales exposure to government: 50%
Description: Health care providers and services
Source: Goldman Sachs Research
Waste Management
Ticker: WM
Sales exposure to government: 50%
Description: Waste management services
Source: Goldman Sachs Research
Waste Connections
Ticker: WCN
Sales exposure to government: 50%
Description: Waste management services
Source: Goldman Sachs Research
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