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Some Workers, Contracts Exempt From E-Verify
The Bush administration has eased the burden somewhat on contractors who must verify their employees’ immigration status through the E-Verify program, but the changes in the final rule did not satisfy many industry groups that have been critical of the effort.

Ruling Threatens 8(a) Program, Unless Congress Acts
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department’s contracting preference for small disadvantaged businesses is unconstitutional.

Final Rule: Contractors Must Turn Themselves In
Regulators have issued a revised final rule requiring contractors to report any wrongdoing on federal contracts.

DOD Faces Hurdles in Hiring Small Businesses
Small businesses’ share of defense contracts is likely to shrink in the next few years, according to a Rand Corp. study.

Regulators May Propose Anti-Counterfeiting Rule
Regulators are considering whether federal contractors should join the fight against counterfeit computer hardware and software.

Defense IG Warns of HUBZone, SDV Fraud
A Defense Department auditor estimates that at least 20% of DOD awards under the HUBZone program went to ineligible companies.

Opinion: Surviving the Coming Downturn in Contracting
A new administration with new priorities, coupled with our current financial crisis and an already huge deficit, means government contracting is going to shrink over the next few years.

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