Government Accountability Office seeks ways to prevent improper payments that are costing taxpayers billions, Defense is warning mandated cuts will impact jobs and cause increased costs overall, Shopping for health insurance requires thinking outside the box, Will Obama Administration find new burdensome regulations to replace contractor withholding tax?
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Debt Committee fails to reach agreement, Obama fails to force contractors to disclose political donations on contract bids, 3% withholding tax repealed by Congress -- signed by president, GAO questions administration's contract reform savings claims.
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Defense Department discusses new plans for efficiency, The GSA addresses contracting complexity, Five things you need to know about changes the health laws will require, Contracting fraud bill passes the Senate unanimously.
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Contractor free speech rights target of new draft rule, Agencies to cut 15% in contracting spending, SBA gives agencies a "B" for meeting small business contracting goals, NAGC works on grassroots effort to repeal 3% withholding tax, and more in this edition of Government Contractor Magazine.
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Government Shutdown basics for government contractors, what government contractors can do to prepare for a government shutdown and the impact from 15 years ago when the government last shut down. Senators are taking aim at contract fraud and abuse with increased SBA oversight. NAGC partners to offer members Washington Redskins Premium Club and other special offers exclusive to members.
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Repubicans score Election Day victory, what does it mean for government contractors? Women preferential program pilot program begins. 1099 mandate repeal efforts continue into new Congress. Villanova University partners with NAGC to offer Master Certificate in Contract Management at member discount.
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Learn how about new Gulf Coast cleanup opportunities for small businesses. See how new preventative care requirements for health insurers could increase your health insurance cost by 13 percent in September. New interim rules will benefit small businesses by requiring agencies to report contract bundling.
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Learn how the new health bill mandates and fines will affect your business. See the results of our latest survey of small business contractors showing the limited effect of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on hiring at America's small businesses. Illegal workers are being missed by E-verify at an alarming rate.
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