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Commentary

The misguided attacks on the 8(a) program must end

For half a century, the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program has stepped in. It has provided tools for small firms entering the federal marketplace and the resources necessary to assist small business owners in building and scaling their companies to compete in both the public and private sectors. 

Agency Oversight

Lawmakers suggest withholding SBA funding to enforce cooperation with GAO investigations

Federal Newscast

CBO: DoD will need $735B by 2033 to cover cost of plans

Congress

New legislation looks to revitalize lagging SBA HUBZone program, underdeveloped communities

Reporter's Notebook

Growing confusion over category management sparks Hill interest

Defense

Small business, hazing top NDAA wishlist for lawmakers

Management

Hearing offers little clarity to campaign disclosure proposal

sba_series

Budget

Part 4: SBA's contracting practices under close scrutiny

Federal Acquisition, GSA

Budget

SBA to name new HUBZone director