Defense Industry Groups Oppose New "Buy American" Provisions
Defense industry lobbyists are fighting a proposal that would expand “Buy American” provisions in military contracts.

Job Competitions Suspended at VA Medical Facilities
The Department of Veterans Affairs has suspended competitive sourcing studies on tens of thousands of support jobs in its medical facilities, one of the largest competitions in government.

Federal Workers Rights in Job Competitions at Issue
Comptroller General David Walker, who heads the General Accounting Office, said he believes federal employees should be allowed to file bid protests over the outcome of sourcing competitions in some cases.

U.S. Plans One-Stop for Regulatory Information
The federal government plans to create a one-stop website for businesses to find and submit the forms they need to comply with laws and regulations.

SBA Sets Overhaul of 504 Loan Program
Certified development companies that handle SBA’s Section 504 loans would be allowed to expand their service areas and compete with each other for borrowers’ business under new regulations proposed by SBA.