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Defense Department Lists Stimulus Projects
It’s a wish list as thick as a phone book: The Defense Department has identified more than 3,300 projects that will be funded with $7.4 billion from the economic stimulus package.

Recovery Act Requires Reports From Contractors
Federal regulators are imposing unprecedented reporting requirements on contractors receiving funds under the Recovery Act.

Auditors Find Wider Evidence of HUBZone Fraud
Several members of Congress threatened to shut down the HUBZone program after investigators reported new evidence of widespread fraud.

Online Update: Senate Approves New SBA Chief
The Senate has confirmed Karen Gordon Mills, President Obama's choice to head SBA.

Homeland Security Dept. Weighs EAGLE II Strategy
The Homeland Security Department is still evaluating comments on its plans for the EAGLE II set-aside contract for IT services.

GSA Awards Alliant Contracts
GSA has chosen 59 companies for its $50 billion Alliant government-wide acquisition contract, twice as many as were originally awarded places on the contract.

DOD Pressed to Stop Job Competitions
Two leaders of the House Armed Services Committee are urging the Defense Department to shut down all public-private job competitions.

Business Issues: Change Your Perspective
Think like the government when positioning your company for government business.

Save the Date
May 7: Homeland Security Dept. event.



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