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Size Standards: SBA Urged to Consider Impact Industry-by-Industry
“On the cusp.” That’s how a group of small business owners and executives described their precarious position as SBA moves to overhaul size standards.

Review of Acquisition Policy Set to Begin
A yearlong review of federal acquisition policies is about to begin, with the appointment of an Acquisition Advisory Panel mandated by Congress.

House Chairman Urges Action on Security Clearances
House Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis is urging the Bush administration to act quickly to implement legislation designed to speed the processing of security clearances.

HUBZone Firms "Grandfathered"
HUBZone companies may stay in the program until after the 2010 census, even if their location no longer qualifies for HUBZone status.

GSA Procurement Services Face Overhaul
GSA plans to reorganize its two key purchasing units, the Federal Supply Service and the Federal Technology Service.

Kerry Calls for Audit of Procurement Figures
Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) called on SBA to audit the fiscal 2003 small-business federal contracting numbers and to take a more aggressive role in fulfilling its oversight duties.

Save the Date: Feb. 10
Join Us for Set-Aside Alert's Small Business Breakfast with Jodie Paustian, Small Business Specialist, IRS. For details, go to www.nbpci.com.





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