Legislative News
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House Veterans Affairs Committee Examines VA’s ‘Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Contract’
Click Here to View Media Advisory, Video, and Witness Statements from Feb 1st Hearing “We are here because VA has once again demonstrated an inability to perform at the level expected in managing procurement processes. VA readily admits that violations took place, and they are quick to assure us that changes have been implemented to fix the deficiencies at hand. But frankly, I have heard it all before,” stated Congressman Michael H. Michaud, Ranking ...
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Senate Expressed Concerns Over VA’s Verification Process
The Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee has asked the General Accountability Office to review VA’s handling of the veteran small business verification process. Below is the press release from the Senate committee as well as the letter to GAO. United States Senate For Immediate ReleaseNovember 7, 2011 Contact: Murray: 202-224-2834 Cantwell: 202-224-8277 McCaskill: 202-228-6502 VETERANS: Senators ...
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Information on Debt Ceiling
As Congress and the Administration continue to negotiate how to handle the debt ceiling, many of us are wondering what will happen if no agreement is reached by the August 2, 2011 deadline. There is no precedent for the U.S. Government having insufficient funds to pay its bills. This PilieroMazza Client Alert discusses what could happen from a worst-case scenario to one in which payments will be prioritized for the short term should Congress not ...
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House Report 112-094 – MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2012
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) serves nearly 58 million people: 22,700,000 veterans and 35,100,000 family members of living veterans or survivors of deceased veterans. This group constitutes more than 18 percent of the United States population. To serve adequately the nation's veterans, the VA employs 285,000 people, making it one of the largest Federal agencies in terms of employment. The Committee recommends a total of $129,726,000,000 in budget authority for programs in fiscal year 2012, ...
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Amendment would extend federal contracting preferences to veteran-owned firms
June 13, 2011 from a press release by Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick who represents the 8th District of Pennsylvania (http://fitzpatrick.house.gov/press-release/house-adopts-fitzpatrick-measure-assist-veterans) WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States House of Representatives today adopted a measure sponsored by Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick that would ensure a level playing field for veteran-owned small businesses bidding on federal contracts. “Veterans have served our nation honorably across the world,” said Fitzpatrick. “After they return home, their experience and expertise ...
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Senator Max Baucus continues his work to create jobs for Montana veterans
(Washington, D.C.) – On June 7, 2011, Montana's senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus continued his work to create jobs for Montana veterans today with new legislation to boost businesses for companies owned by disabled veteran by introducing legislation (S.1154) to strengthen adherence to small business contracting goals with respect to firms owned by disabled veterans. An excerpt from the Senator’s website at http://baucus.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=521 states the following: Baucus' bill will hold federal agencies accountable for meeting ...
