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Online Update: Senators Urge Expansion of Women’s Set-Aside Program
Thirteen senators, including five committee chairs, are urging SBA to expand its proposed set-aside program for woman-owned businesses.

SBA Gives Details of Size Standard Review
SBA says three industry sectors are first in line in the agency’s review of size standards.

Defense Authorization Means Procurement Changes
President Bush has signed the 2008 Defense Authorization Act, which includes several significant procurement changes that were opposed by industry.

Kerry Rips SBA Budget Proposal
President Bush proposed a 6% increase in SBA’s core operating budget for fiscal 2009, while cutting spending in many departments and agencies.

Aid Voted For Vets, Reservists
Congress has voted final approval of legislation aimed at expanding business opportunities for veterans and helping military reservists keep their businesses afloat when they are called to active duty.

Report Card To Focus On Accessible Technology
GSA will begin grading agencies on their compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards, using the Bush administration’s favorite red-green scorecard.

Complying With New Ethics Rules
The rules address the establishment of contractor codes of business ethics and conduct, to promote compliance with such plans, and to ensure specified internal control procedures for selected contractors and subcontractors.





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