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Survey Asks: What Do Contracting Officers Want?
Polish your website and communicate with contracting officials via email – but not too often.

Trade Groups Challenge E-Verify in Court
Business organizations have filed suit to block the Homeland Security Department from requiring government contractors to check employees’ immigration status through the E-Verify system.

Obama Picks Maine Businesswoman to Lead SBA
Venture capitalist Karen Gordon Mills is President-elect Obama’s choice to head the Small Business Administration.

Administration Cites Progress on Security Clearances
The Bush administration expressed confidence that it can meet a congressional mandate to process most security clearance applications within 60 days by the end of this year.

An Offer You Can’t Refuse
An enthusiastic client reported getting a call from someone in the government who encouraged them to bid on a project – “a bluebird opportunity.”

72 Picked for Alliant
Contact list for Alliant Small Business awardees.

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