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November 22nd, 2009

• Alaska Journal of Commerce: Rules regarding Alaska Native 8(a) Contracts Needs Support

November 19th, 2009

• Rep. Young Votes In Support Of Native Business Development

  Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young voted this afternoon in favor of H.R. 1834, the Native American Business Development Enhancement Act of 2009, which would amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided to Indian tribe members, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Read full article...

• Murkowski Works for Fair Treatment Regarding 8(a) Contracting Preferences

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today took action on several fronts to ensure that Alaska Native Corporations continue to be treated fairly under the Native American 8(a) program.

  Alaska’s senior senator called on the Obama Administration to hold a public hearing in Alaska on the proposed new regulations for the Native American 8(a) program. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be holding several hearings around the country on the proposed regulations, but has not yet identified hearing locations. Read full article...

November 17th, 2009

• We should be celebrating success of the 8(a) contracts
  By: Jana Turvey

  After Congress created Alaska Native corporations (ANCs) and told them to go forth and prosper, it gave them a tool to help them succeed.

  Congress changed the rules for ANCs, tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, so aboriginal-owned companies could better compete for federal contracts through the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program. Read full article...

November 2009

• First Alaskans:
  Advocation for 8(a) - Political Inquiries into Native business gives Greg DuMontier opportunity

October 29, 2009

• The Nome Nugget: (AFN) Delegates discuss Native 8(a) programs

October 26, 2009

• Anchorage Daily News: Native leaders enlist legislators in contracting battle
• KTUU.com: Alaska lawmakers unite to support federal 8(a) contracts
• APRN.com: SBA Considering New Regulations for 8A Program
• Alaska State Legislature Joint Meeting Presentation:
  Economic Impact of Native 8(a) Contracting

October 22, 2009

• The Arctic Sounder: Building a job pipeline for Natives

October 1, 2009

• KTVA.com: Lawmakers hear testimony on controversial Native contract program

July 30, 2009

• Alaska Public Radio Network : Senate Indian Affairs Committee May Explore Native Contracts
  

July 16, 2009

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: McCaskill hosts hearing on Alaskan native contracts
• Anchorage Daily News: Native no-bid contracting sows tension in US Senate

July 15, 2009

• Government Executive: Senator vows closer look at Alaska native contracts
• Federal Times: Hearing to question privileges set aside for Alaska native firms

July 14, 2009

• Roll Call: “McCaskill Hearing an Opportunity to Educate on American History”

July 13, 2009

• NBC Anchorage, Alaska Affiliate KTUU Interview: “Native Corporation contracts under scrutiny in Thursday Senate hearing.”
• Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER): Compilation of assembled information created at Senator Begich’s request, documenting the social and economic status of Alaska Natives and the benefits of the 8(a) program.