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Online Update: Congress Passes Parity, Annual Recertification
Both houses of Congress have passed legislation establishing parity in small business set-aside programs.

Defense Dept.: Small Firms Bring Lower Cost, Innovation
The Defense Department is calling for a new emphasis on small businesses as it tries to overhaul acquisition practices so it can “do more without more” in a “new era” of tighter budgets.

White House Task Force on Small Business Contracting:
Move Right Along, Folks—Nothing to See Here

A presidential task force has issued 13 recommendations for expanding contract opportunities for small businesses, but most of the ideas have been bandied about for years.

Veteran’s Protest Stalls Awards on VA’s Giant IT Contract
A small business has filed a protest over the Veterans Affairs Department’s flagship IT contract, alleging that it favors large businesses over veteran-owned firms.

Bills Target Federal Protective Service
Legislation has been introduced in both houses of Congress to beef up the Federal Protective Service’s management of security at federal buildings.

Confusion in Service-Disabled Veterans Programs
Firms participating in the service-disabled veteran-owned small business programs are confused—and rightly so.

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