More Bases Considered For Shutdown
The Base Realignment and Closure Commission has put a dozen more military bases and smaller installations on the hit list of facilities that may be shut down.

Contractor Group Opposes Cascading Procurements
The Professional Services Council is calling for sharp restrictions on cascading procurements, saying they cause companies to spend money developing proposals that may never even be considered.

New Set-Aside For Veterans' Businesses Is Proposed
Proposed legislation would expand set-aside opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Only service-disabled veterans are eligible for set-asides under current law.

SBA Loans at Record High
SBA’s flagship 7(a) loan program is on a record-setting pace for the second straight year in spite of increased fees for borrowers and lenders, the agency reported.

Lawsuit Seeks Review of Disability Access Guidelines
The National Federation of Independent Business Legal Foundation has filed suit seeking to block proposed accessibility guidelines under the Americans With Disabilities Act.