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More Glitches for Women’s Set-Aside Program
The final rule for the women’s set-aside program is effective Feb. 4, but some elements of the certification process are still not ready.

Congressional Overseers Eye Cuts in SBA Budget
The new Republican majority on the House Small Business Committee has identified a hit list of programs that may be cut or killed to save money.

SBA Could Be Target in Government Reorganization
The Obama administration’s government reorganization effort will focus on the dozen agencies involved in trade and export policy, likely including the Small Business Administration.

Transportation Dept. Overhauls DBE Program Rules
The Transportation Department has raised the net-worth limit for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program to $1.32 million, from the present $750,000.

Contractor Information Will Be Open to Public
The information contained in FAPIIS, except for performance reviews, will be made available to the public on April 15, 2011.

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