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  <title>Open Congress : Blog Articles for H.R.3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act</title>
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  <updated>2008-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Wallace: Attrition Illegal Immigrants - New York Politics Capitol ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-12-04:/commentary/3753567</id>
    <updated>2008-12-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Wallace&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s position puts him on the same side of the issue as Gillibrand, who&#195;&#8218; also recently pushed to amend a federal contracting bill (HR 3867) to include penalties for firms that hire illegal immigrants. Posted in 20th CD Race, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/5749/wallace-attrition-illegal-immigrants&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>The Dean's Office: Anyone? Bueller?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/commentary/3395171</id>
    <updated>2008-07-25T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>The Dean's Office </name>
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The Small Business Contracting Improvements Act - H.R. 3867 Small Business Investment Expansion - H.R. 3567 Patent Reform Act of 2007 - H.R. 1908 America COMPETES Act: The Innovation Agenda &#226;&#8364;&#8220; H.R. 2272 H.R. 2272 combined the following ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://deansoffice.blogspot.com/2008/07/anyone-bueller.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fraud Rampant in Billion Dollar Contracting Program</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Markets PRNN </name>
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... bill and President Bush opposed it aggressively HR 3867 the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act httpfrwebgateaccessgpogovcgibingetdoccgidbname110congbillsdocidfh3867ihtxtpdf calls for onsite visits and other proven ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.prnewsnow.com/Public_Release/Markets/218370.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Fraud Rampant in Billion Dollar Contracting Program ~ Post No ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-07-17T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act, calls for on-site visits and other proven means of confirming compliance with HUBZone guidelines. GAO found the Small Business Administration (SBA)-which is charged with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://8vsb.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/fraud-rampant-in-billion-dollar-contracting-program-post-no-071808-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vetbiz Conference Day 1</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/commentary/2552765</id>
    <updated>2008-07-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The piece of legislation which got the most commentary (and vituperation for its current unpassed status) was HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act. This act would create parity in sole source authority with ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opensourceconnections.com/2008/07/08/vetbiz-conference-day-1/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>sherburne citizen lte: you have two great choices in steve andrews ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-05:/commentary/3138943</id>
    <updated>2008-07-05T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Liberal in the Land of Conservative </name>
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... and for other purposes; vote 1123: hr 3998: america&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s historical and natural legacy study act; vote 1017: hr 3867: small business contracting program improvements act; vote 948: hr 3648: mortgage forgiveness debt relief act of 2007. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://liberalinthelandofconservative.blogspot.com/2008/07/sherburne-citizen-lte-you-have-two.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Lawmakers aim legislative volley at contractors</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/commentary/3753568</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T20:00:00Z</updated>
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S. 2916 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Guaranteeing Real Accountability in Federal Transactions, Act sponsored by Clinton. Introduced April 24. H.R. 1362 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Accountability in Contracting Act. H.R. 1873 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Small Business Fairness in Contracting Act. H.R. 3867 &#226;&#8364;&#8221; Small &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtontechnology.com/print/23_08/32773-1.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Full committee markup of HR 3866, the Small Business Programs Act ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-02:/commentary/3138944</id>
    <updated>2008-05-02T20:00:00Z</updated>
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Small Business.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://antpac.lib.uci.edu/record=b3803160*eng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Boswell mailer touts economic issues</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-06:/commentary/1707996</id>
    <updated>2008-03-06T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Congressman Boswell supported HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvement Act, which:. *Expands opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses, including those who are service-disabled. *Provides men and women who have ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bleedingheartland.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1075&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Wallace: Attrition Illegal Immigrants - New York Politics Capitol ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-18:/commentary/3395173</id>
    <updated>2008-02-18T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Wallace&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s position puts him on the same side of the issue as Gillibrand, who also recently pushed to amend a federal contracting bill (HR 3867) to include penalties for firms that hire illegal immigrants. Posted in 20th CD Race, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blogs.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/5749&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Can Schedule Orders (and Schedule BPAs) Be Set-Aside for Small Business?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-15:/commentary/1624398</id>
    <updated>2008-02-15T02:08:02Z</updated>
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 No.  GSA Legal Opinion: No Schedule Order Set Asides  [The above document was submitted by GSA Legal on a GAO protest on the issue.  GAO did not decide the merits of the set-aside protest case because the party protesting was not an interested party.]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://schedulesolutions.net/2008/02/15/can-schedule-orders-be-setaside-for-small-business.aspx&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Can Schedule Orders (and Schedule BPAs) Be Set-Aside for Small ...</title>
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    <updated>2008-02-14T19:00:00Z</updated>
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In Section 602 of HR3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act, the House said:. SEC. 602. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON ACQUISITIONS CONDUCTED UNDER THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION&#226;&#8364;&#8482;S FEDERAL SUPPLY ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://schedulesolutions.net/2008/02/15/can-schedule-orders-be-setaside-for-small-business.aspx?ref=rss&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 3867) to update and ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-13:/commentary/1620080</id>
    <updated>2008-02-13T19:00:00Z</updated>
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Rules.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://antpac.lib.uci.edu/record=b3718556*eng&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>up for debate this week: amtrak, small business support, and ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-27:/commentary/3138948</id>
    <updated>2008-01-27T19:00:00Z</updated>
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the house will consider hr 3867, the small business contracting program improvements act. it would update and expand the procurement programs of the small business administration. its passage would cost the average us family about a ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mattparker56.blogspot.com/2008/01/up-for-debate-this-week-amtrak-small.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>braley touts business accomplishments, urges senate action</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-09:/commentary/3138949</id>
    <updated>2008-01-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... hr 3866, the small business programs act of 2007; hr 3867, the small business contracting program improvements act; hr 4252, a temporary extension of programs under the small business act; hr 4253, the military reservist and veteran ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.iowaindependent.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=1821&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Braley Touts Business Accomplishments, Urges Senate Action ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-08:/commentary/3395172</id>
    <updated>2008-01-08T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act; HR 4252, a temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act; HR 4253, the Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business Reauthorization and Opportunity ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.essentialestrogen.com/2008/01/braley_touts_business_accompli.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Pelosi to EPA head on CA waiver denial: &quot;I vigorously disagree ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-21:/commentary/3395174</id>
    <updated>2007-12-21T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Small Business Contracting Improvements Act - H.R. 3867 The bill brings Small Business Administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s contracting initiatives into the 21st century, by raising the profile of veteran entrepreneurs and rooting out fraud and ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/12/22/pelosi-to-epa-head-on-ca-waiver-denial-i-vigorously-disagree-w/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Small Business Contracting is Vital, but Does the SBA Think So?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-12:/commentary/3138953</id>
    <updated>2007-12-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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2300, HR 1873, and HR 3867 [all in pdf]) to provide a level playing field for small businesses, which would likely increase competition and result in better deals for taxpayers. Those bills include anti-bundling provisions (provisions ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pogoblog.typepad.com/pogo/2007/12/small-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>glyndbaine opera</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-09:/commentary/1386790</id>
    <updated>2007-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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... massachussetts or boston, ma boston -directory -guide -jobs addall.com hunting and fishing suppliers johnny appleseed biography bellucci, monica compt usa caldwell memorial hospital. hr 3867, the small business contracting program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://qsqbncmxl.blogspot.com/2007/12/glyndbaine-opera.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>acronym finder</title>
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    <updated>2007-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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chenielle and bjorn carlsson he-120 ag ball is shot from a spring gun whose spring has a force constant of n/m. the spring can be compresse interdiction fire in road Brigestone hr 3867, the small business contracting program ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://yenxtwevvc.blogspot.com/2007/12/acronym-finder.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>bebocom</title>
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    <updated>2007-12-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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ibizahippy lebra truck covers autobody paducah ky h and r springs free printable biblical easter plays linen whole cloth quilts houston ford explorer club map of africa color display wireless weather station bluemoon beads Hr 3867, ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://mdgxrqagrkf.blogspot.com/2007/12/bebocom.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Approves Changes in Set-Aside Programs</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-28:/commentary/1388727</id>
    <updated>2007-11-28T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act, HR 3867, would also allow immediate implementation of the set-aside program for woman-owned businesses, but the Bush administration says that provision may be unconstitutional. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://pvbsblog.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/house-approves-changes-in-set-aside-programs/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>8A Program To Be Updated by Congress - Is It Enough?</title>
    <link href="http://www.minoritybusinessmatters.net/2007/11/23/8a-program-to-be-updated-by-congress-is-it-enough/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-22:/commentary/1383440</id>
    <updated>2007-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Minority Business Matters </name>
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The House legislation (HR 3867) also would eliminate the current $750000 net-worth ceiling that business owners must meet in order to remain in the 8(a) program. The value of an owner&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s house and his or her equity in the business are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.minoritybusinessmatters.net/2007/11/23/8a-program-to-be-updated-by-congress-is-it-enough/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>8A Program To Be Updated by Congress - Is It Enough?</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-22:/commentary/1372791</id>
    <updated>2007-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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The House legislation (HR 3867) also would eliminate the current $750000 net-worth ceiling that business owners must meet in order to remain in the 8(a) program. The value of an owner&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s house and his or her equity in the business are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.minoritybusinessmatters.com/?p=4&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>8A Program To Be Updated by Congress - Is It Enough?</title>
    <link href="http://www.minoritybusinessmatters.com/2007/11/23/8a-program-to-be-updated-by-congress-is-it-enough/" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-22:/commentary/1366828</id>
    <updated>2007-11-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Minority Business Matters </name>
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The House legislation (HR 3867) also would eliminate the current $750000 net-worth ceiling that business owners must meet in order to remain in the 8(a) program. The value of an owner&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s house and his or her equity in the business are ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.minoritybusinessmatters.com/2007/11/23/8a-program-to-be-updated-by-congress-is-it-enough/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Actions 10/29/2007 - 11/2/2007</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-19:/commentary/3138947</id>
    <updated>2007-11-19T19:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Smith Watch - Nebraska&amp;#39;s 3rd District </name>
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RES.773 - Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 3867) to update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. This sets for the rules for debate and consideration of HR 3867. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nethirddistrict.blogspot.com/2007/11/house-actions-10292007-1122007.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>OpenCongress - HR3867 - Small Business Contracting Program</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-17:/commentary/1380402</id>
    <updated>2007-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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11745 (November 19, 1958) and by the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee (IRAC) in Document b3867/b/b2/b (March 26, 1958) to minimize possible harmful b/bReported US Deaths Pending DoD Confirmation:, b2/b. Total, b3867/b b. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snomi.org/blog.php?=269991&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House helps minority contractors, hurts Hubzones - Kansas City ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-11-17:/commentary/1361267</id>
    <updated>2007-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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House helps minority contractors, hurts HubzonesKansas City Business Journal, United States - 4 minutes agoThe House legislation (HR 3867) also would eliminate the current $750000 net-worth ceiling that business owners must meet in ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehome-basedbusiness.com/blog/house-helps-minority-contractors-hurts-hubzones-kansas-city-business-journal/19018/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <updated>2007-11-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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House helps minority contractors, hurts HubzonesLos Angeles Business, CA - 1 minute agoThe House legislation (HR 3867) also would eliminate the current $750000 net-worth ceiling that business owners must meet in order to remain in the ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehome-basedbusiness.com/blog/house-helps-minority-contractors-hurts-hubzones-los-angeles-business/19010/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Email your representative and urge them to vote for HR 3867, The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act. An important part of this act will immediately implement the seven-year-old Women&amp;#39;s Procurement Program. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://frirl.com/frl/winton/6531/3867-2/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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11 3 13 3 35 b2/b 59 1 111 1 123 3 126 1 126 1 137 4 165 1 186 1 187 1 191 4 196 4 b/b b2/b 3834 b2/b 3835 b2/b 3839 4 3841 3 3857 3 3859 1 3859 3 b3867 2/b 3890 b2/b 3892 b2/bb/bb3867/b (b2/b). 6041 (3). 353 (11). 0(10). 4499 (6). ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://moutr.aswell.info/blog/blog.php?=87021&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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b2/b. Both Cal and colicins Au are present in each pool of released and unreleased colicin A. (a) Samples of the SP, SE and LE pools obtained from induced b/bReported US Deaths Pending DoD Confirmation:, b2/b. Total, b3867/b b. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://tfop.credithosting.info/blog/blog.php?=49801&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Size of family households: b3867 2/b-persons, 2426 3-persons, 1541 4-persons, 575 5-persons, 192 6-persons, 75 7-or-more-persons. b/bISBN: 1-4218-b3867/b-b2/b / 978-1-4218-b3867/b-0 (USA edition) Publisher: 1st World Library - Literary ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://nofo.credithosting.info/blog/blog.php?=49743&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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ISBN: 1-4218-b3867/b-b2/b / 978-1-4218-b3867/b-0 (USA edition) Publisher: 1st World Library - Literary Society Availability: Amazon Amazon UK b/bRestr 3863 A b2/b Th 330-520 HST T478 VEDAL,S Open 9/ 12 Jb/b b3867/bB b2/b-6 to be ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cauoi.aswell.info/blog/blog.php?=86675&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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small business contracting program improvements act hr 3867 passed: 334-80, 18 not voting this house bill is intended to update the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s contracting programs targeting veteran and minority owned businesses. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ny13.blogspot.com/2007/11/fossellas-recent-legislative-votes.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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hr 3867, roll no. 1017. pete sessions not voting. trade and globalization assistance act - vote passed (264-157, 11 not voting) on wednesday the house passed this bill that reauthorizes and expands the trade adjustment assistance (taa) ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sessionswatch.blogspot.com/2007/11/sessions-no-show-for-small-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Votes - HR 3867: Small Business Contracting Program ...</title>
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    <updated>2007-11-04T19:00:00Z</updated>
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773: Providing for consideration of HR 3867 On Ordering the Previous Question Passed 216-180 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. HR 3867: Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://more.gov.mtopgroup.com/2007/11/house-votes-hr-3867-small-business.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Voting against: Republicans Terry Everett of Rehobeth and Mike Rogers of Saks. Small businesses: The House on Oct. 30 passed HR 3867 to give federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://rogers-alabama-3rd.blamfluie.com/2007/11/05/how-they-voted-5586524.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill, HR 3867, ...US Sen. Kerry seeks info on Blackwater affiliate ReutersHouse leads push to strengthen small business contracting GovExec.comSnowe and free small business grants Kerry Introduce SBA Lender Oversight Legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://small-business-grants-blog.businesses501.info/free-small-business-grants/2007/11/the-myth-of-free-small-business-grants-the-small-investor-indian.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Voting against: Republicans Terry Everett of Rehobeth and Mike Rogers of Saks. Small businesses: The House on Oct. 30 passed HR 3867 to give federal ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://everett-alabama-2nd.blamfluie.com/2007/11/04/how-they-voted-5579068.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Georgia small business grants - Seven days - Times OnlineFarmers ...</title>
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The bill, HR 3867, ...Lending and georgia small business grants borrowing small business loans becomes easier Inside Tucson BusinessSenate grills SBA CNNMoney.comFederal Disaster Loans Available to Southern West Virginia Small . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://small-business-grants-blog.businesses501.info/georgia-small-business-grants/2007/11/georgia-small-business-grants-seven-days-times-onlinefarmers-guardianseven-daystimes-online-uk.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The bill, HR 3867, ...US Sen. Kerry seeks info on Blackwater affiliate ReutersHouse leads push to strengthen small business contracting GovExec.comSnowe and florida small business grants Kerry Introduce SBA Lender Oversight Legislation ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://small-business-grants-blog.businesses501.info/florida-small-business-grants/2007/11/but-there-is-an-florida-small-business-grants-opportunity-to-stop-in.php&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Small Business on Capitol Hill (and Beyond)Washington Post, United States - 18 minutes agoThe bill, HR 3867, was passed 334-80 and specifically aims to level the contracting playing field for women, minorities and service-disabled ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ehome-basedbusiness.com/blog/small-business-on-capitol-hill-and-beyond-washington-post/17837/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Programs Improvement Act passed the US House of Representatives by a vote of 334-80. &amp;quot;Small businesses have a &#226;&#8364;&#166; Minority Business Expo to Offer Networking Help HispanicBusiness.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.wowmynews.com/business/small-business/south-africa-analysts-disappointed-as-tax-amnesty-for-small-allafricacom-2&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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On October 18, the House Small Business Committee voted in favor of the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act of 2007 (HR 3867), which is intended to improve small business social-economic programs that . ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://sba-919.blogspot.com/2007/11/sba-sba-estimates-that-its-7a-loan.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Larson Today, the House of Representatives passed The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act [HR 3867] by a margin of 334 to 80. Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Vel&#195;&#161;zquez [DN.Y.] gave the following opening ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://larson-904.blogspot.com/2007/11/larson-receptionists-are-slender.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act (HR 3867) aims to beef up existing programs which, according to Rep. Nydia Vel&#195;&#161;zquez, DN. &#226;&#8364;&#166; The Week Ahead: The Week of October 29 Manufacturers&#226;&#8364;&#8482; Blog all 3 news articles ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.wowmynews.com/business/small-business/ibm-launches-virtualization-tools-for-small-business-informationweek&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>New &amp;#39;Service-Disabled Veterans&amp;#39; Bill Passes in House of ...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/commentary/1301245</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Compliance News Blog </name>
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The bill, HR 3867, will allow sole-source contracts to be awarded to businesses owned by disabled veterans and would limit competition for certain contracts to businesses owned by women. It will also increase, from $3 million to $5.1 ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.compliancenews.com/articles/2007/10/31/new-service-disabled-veterans-bill-passes-in-house-of-representatives&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3867, The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-30:/commentary/1301242</id>
    <updated>2007-10-30T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Below is a summary of HR 3867... http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3867.html.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://americansmallbusinessleague.blogspot.com/2007/10/hr-3867-small-business-contracting.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>house approves bill to improve contracting opportunities for small ...</title>
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    <updated>2007-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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today, the house of representatives passed the small business contracting program improvements act [hr 3867] by a margin of 334 to 80. small business committee chairwoman nydia m. vel&#195;&#161;zquez [dn.y.] gave the following opening statement: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://goodbiz113.blogspot.com/2007/10/house-approves-bill-to-improve.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTING IMPROVEMENTS ACT - HR 3867</title>
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The &amp;quot;Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act HR 3867&amp;quot; introduced October 22,2007, would also allow contracting officers to decided to set aside their contracts for women-owned business in those male-dominated industries. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.fedmarket.com/index.php?/archives/36-guid.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>House Approves Bill to Improve Contracting Opportunities for Small ...</title>
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Today, the House of Representatives passed The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act [HR 3867] by a margin of 334 to 80. Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Vel&#195;&#161;zquez [DN.Y.] gave the following opening statement. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://digg.com/politics/House_Approves_Bill_to_Improve_Contracting_Opportunities_for_Small_Firms&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Today, the House of Representatives passed The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act [HR 3867] by a margin of 334 to 80. Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Vel&#195;&#161;z...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://homebusiness.moneymakeiteasy.com/blogs/online-money/4837/house-approves-bill-to/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Today, the House of Representatives passed The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act [HR 3867] by a margin of 334 to 80. Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Vel&#195;&#161;zquez [DN.Y.] gave the following opening statement: ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://thinkpix.cn/?p=1502&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Thompson (D-MS) Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement hailing the passage of HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;amp;orgId=574&amp;amp;topicId=25151&amp;amp;docId=l:693677308&amp;amp;isRss=true&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Vote: &amp;#39;Abstain&amp;#39; regarding HR3867</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-29:/commentary/1301243</id>
    <updated>2007-10-29T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Rep. Ronald Paul [R, TX-14] voted &amp;#39;Abstain&amp;#39; on the question: On Passage: HR 3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act regarding HR3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/roll_call/show/2079&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Panel Backs Bill to Boost Contract Opportunities for Veterans</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-28:/commentary/3138959</id>
    <updated>2007-10-28T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The measure (HR 3867) as passed by 21-4 vote. The passage was bipartisan, with four Republicans voting to adopt the bill. It gives priority to service-disabled veterans in contracting and implements a the Small Business Administration ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://ccsmallbusiness.wordpress.com/2007/10/30/panel-backs-bill-to-boost-contract-opportunities-for-veterans/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>votenote for arizona's 4th congressional district:</title>
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small business contracting program improvements act - hr3867 the house is scheduled to vote on this bill that would update and expand the small business administration&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s procurement programs. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://crankenfurter.livejournal.com/11296.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR3867 Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act</title>
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To update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h3867/show&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>legislative action: 10th district and state - 102207</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-23:/commentary/3138951</id>
    <updated>2007-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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... to organize into a governing entity that could negotiate with the federal government. small business contracting program improvements act - hr3867 this bill is intended to improve the government's small business contracting programs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://clevelandplanner.blogspot.com/2007/10/legislative-action-10th-district-and_24.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Notice of Action: HR 3867 - Small Business Contracting Program ...</title>
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    <updated>2007-10-23T20:00:00Z</updated>
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Notice of Action: HR 3867 - Small Business Contracting Program Improvements.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/news_details.aspx?NewsID=3100&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>HR 3867 - Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act</title>
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    <updated>2007-10-22T20:00:00Z</updated>
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HR 3867 - Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/SpecialRules_details.aspx?NewsID=3099&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Podcast: Off To The Holiday Shopping Races</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-21:/commentary/3138957</id>
    <updated>2007-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
      <name>The Journal Blog </name>
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Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act (HR 3867) (THOMAS). Technorati Tags: 2007 holiday shopping season, e-commerce, economy, Small Business Administration, politics, microbusiness.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.microenterprisejournal.com/JournalBlog/2007/10/22/podcast-off-to-the-holiday-shopping-races/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>mega vote/how congress voted 10/22/07 update</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-21:/commentary/3138952</id>
    <updated>2007-10-21T20:00:00Z</updated>
    <author>
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small business contracting program improvements act - hr3867 this bill is intended to improve the government&#226;&#8364;&#8482;s small business contracting programs. megavote is powered by capitol advantage &#194;&#169; 2007. no virus found in this incoming message ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://leftofdayton.wordpress.com/2007/10/22/mega-votehow-congress-voted-102207-update/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>the week ahead...</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-20:/commentary/3138950</id>
    <updated>2007-10-20T20:00:00Z</updated>
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      <name>Washminster </name>
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hr 3867 - small business contracting program improvements act (rep. velazquez &#226;&#8364;&#8220; small business) the senate will begin the week by resuming consideration of hr 3043, the labor, health and human services, and education appropriations bill ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://washminster.blogspot.com/2007/10/week-ahead_21.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>CQ Today - The Week Ahead: Appropriations on Deck in Senate, as ...</title>
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    <updated>2007-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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The House also will consider a measure ( HR 3867 ) aimed at standardizing and modernizing Small Business Administration contracting programs. The bill would allow small businesses to contest an individual program award. ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://public.cq.com/docs/cqt/news110-000002608374.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>bills aimed at helping and improving small business pass committee</title>
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    <updated>2007-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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bills aimed at helping and improving small business pass committee washington, dc - today, the committee on small business passed hr 3867, the small business contracting program improvements act of 2007, and hr 3866, the small business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muarateweh.com/2007/10/20/bills-aimed-at-helping-and-improving-small-business-pass-committee/&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>So you want to start a small business? - Kamloops This Week</title>
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    <updated>2007-10-19T20:00:00Z</updated>
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, The Committee on Small Business passed HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act of 2007, and HR 3866, &#226;&#8364;&#166; House Approves Small-Business Bills Inc.com SBA seeks nominees for small business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.wowmynews.com/?p=17969&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, The Committee on Small Business passed HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act of 2007, and HR 3866, &#226;&#8364;&#166; House Approves Small-Business Bills Inc.com SBA seeks nominees for small business ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.wowmynews.com/?p=17997&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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    <title>WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 3867, The Small Business Contracting ...</title>
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US Congress: HR 3867, The Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200507839.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 3867 - Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=3088&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, The Committee on Small Business passed HR 3867, the Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act of 2007, and HR 3866, &#226;&#8364;&#166; SBA seeks nominees for small business awards Bizjournals.com ...&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://blog.wowmynews.com/?p=17276&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Amendment Process for HR 3867 - Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rules.house.gov/announcement_details.aspx?NewsID=3089&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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HR 3867 would update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_3867.html&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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Rep. Nydia Vel&#195;&#161;zquez [D-NY] introduced HR 3867: To update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-3867&quot;&gt;Go to article&lt;/a&gt;    </content>
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