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Online Update: Obama Takes Aim at Tax Scofflaws
President Obama is moving to block contract awards to companies owing back taxes.

Survey Finds Contractors Face Profit Squeeze
Government contractors’ “profit rates are not only low, but they are shrinking,” according to a survey by the accounting firm Grant Thornton.

Compensation, Assets Are Issues in 8(a) Rules
While the proposed rules would mean sweeping changes for 8(a) businesses, the impact on owners’ and executives’ compensation are drawing much attention.

Summary of Proposed Changes in 8(a) Rules
Comments are due Jan. 28.

IG: Transportation Dept. Slow to Enforce Suspensions
The Transportation Depart-ment’s inspector general says DOT has awarded millions of dollars to contractors after they have been recommended for suspension or debarment.

Defense Demands Improvements in Business Systems
The Defense Department wants to withhold partial payment from contractors whose business systems don’t measure up to government standards.

Bill Targets Front Companies
A Pennsylvania congressman is proposing tougher penalties for front companies.

Business Issues: Impact of VA’s Rules for Veteran-Owned Contractors
The Department of Veterans Affairs has finalized its long-awaited regulations to provide service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and veteran-owned small businesses with new preferential opportunities to contract with the VA.

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