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Political, Legal Challenges to New Outsourcing Rules
The National Treasury Employees Union is asking a federal court to overturn some provisions of the revised OMB Circular A-76, which sets rules for competitive sourcing, as congressional opposition to the Bush administration’s sourcing push continues to spread.

Most Agencies Exceed Small Business Goals, But Woman-Owned and 8(a) Firms Lag
Seventeen of the 22 largest federal departments and agencies exceeded the goal set by Congress of awarding 23% of their prime contract dollars to small firms in fiscal 2002.

Opportunities for Small Firms in New Sourcing Rules
New streamlined competitive sourcing procedures under the revised OMB Circular A-76 will open opportunities for small firms, but the rules also could make it easier for agencies to keep work in-house, according to government and industry officials.

House Passes Disabled Vets Set-Aside
The House has approved a set-aside contracting program for disabled veterans.

Senate Votes Temporary Funding for Women's Business Centers
The Senate has approved legislation to provide temporary funding for five women’s business centers that were in danger of losing their federal grants before the end of the current fiscal year.






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