Small businesses received a record $93.3 billion in federal prime contracts in fiscal 2008, but the government still fell short in the percentage......
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businesses win $93.3 billion in federal prime contracts in fiscal 2008 Small businesses racked up a record $93.3 billion in federal prime contracts...
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