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Small Business Administration
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On this week\'s show, host Mike Causey talks with NTEU president Colleen Kelley and Federal Times\' Steve Watkins about different budget plans being considered and how they might hit you, or your agency, in the wallet.
February 16, 2011 -
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Rep. Thompson and Sen. McCaskill have recently proposed companion bills to make changes to the contracting program.
February 11, 2011 -
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SBA Administrator Karen Mills sent an email to staff to respond to the Federal News Radio reports about allegations of whistleblower retaliation at the agency.
February 10, 2011 -
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In part 4 of Federal News Radio\'s investigative series \"Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA,\" allegations of cronyism and conflict of interest in the acquisition process arise. Over the past year, lawmakers and auditors have raised concerns about the agency\'s acquisition practices. SBA officials deny the accusations and say they are strengthening their acquisition processes.
February 10, 2011 -
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In part 3 of Federal News Radio\'s exclusive investigative series \"Discouraged and Disrespected at SBA,\" Karla Saunders weighs her options to find resolution in her three-year battle against alleged retaliation. Saunders and three other agency employees say they want to return to their original jobs and restore their reputations. SBA officials say the agency is focusing on strengthening management and oversight.
February 09, 2011 -
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In part 2 of the special investigative series, Diane Sellers said she faced another round of retaliation just this past January when management moved her into a new position without cause. Sellers and two other career agency officials say they are facing a hostile work environment because they blew the whistle on potential misconduct. SBA says there is no evidence of HR violations or creating phony positions.
February 08, 2011 -
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In part one of the exclusive Federal News Radio series, Karla Saunders says SBA management continues to exact revenge against her for testifying on behalf of another employee about agency misconduct. Saunders says among the reprisals she has faced over the past three years is officials put her in two jobs involuntarily that she has no qualifications for. SBA officials deny any wrongdoing and say the administrator has no tolerance for waste, fraud, abuse or mismanagement.
February 07, 2011 -
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The Small Business Administration is in the process of building a new online community to serve small business owners According to SBA’s website, the agency will build on the success of Business.gov, a governmentwide site…
January 26, 2011 -
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Caring for the families of military personnel requires a coordinated approach across the federal government, President Obama said Monday. He said agencies have made 50 separate commitments to coordinate programs designed to assist the loved ones of servicemembers.
January 25, 2011 -
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We learn how to \"Learn the Hidden Secrets that all Contractors Need to Know!\" and how to get a running start in under a day from Summit Insight\'s Judy Bradt.
January 17, 2011 -
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If you\'re not prepared, a disaster could put you and your employees at risk, possibly shutting down your business forever. Agility Recovery Solutions\' Bob Boyd tells us about a new way to prepare for the worst.
January 14, 2011 -
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The Small Business Administration\'s Joe Zepecki says the new SBA.gov represents a cultural shift at the agency.
January 13, 2011 -
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The U.S. Small Business Administration will begin implementation of its women-owned small business (WOSB) contracting program. Summit Insight\'s Judy Bradt tells us about how to be a part.
January 11, 2011 -
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Warren Corbett, editor of the Set-Aside Alert, discusses the details of the proposed SBA rule.
December 06, 2010
