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Conflict of Interest Rule Aims at Contractor
A proposed rule would require contractors to monitor some employees’ personal finances to prevent conflicts of interest.

Contractors Will Be Required to Report Overpayments
Contractors could face penalties, including debarment, if they do not disclose overpayments from the government.

Easy Ride Predicted for Procurement Policy Nominee
President Obama’s nominee to head procurement policy says he will concentrate on growing and improving the acquisition workforce.

Size Standards: Your Ticket to Set-Asides
It took about 25 years, but SBA has started a comprehensive review of all of the size standards.

Freeze Warning
President's 2011 budget may freeze or cut spending.

Web Watch: Twitter For Procurement Reform
A new website seeks ideas on how federal acquisition can benefit from technological developments such as Twitter and Facebook.

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