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The Big Business of Small Business
Top defense contracting companies reap the benefits meant for small businesses
WASHINGTON, September 29, 2004 — When defense contracting giant The Titan Corporation bought SenCom Corp. for $35 million in 2000, it also received a nice secondary bonus—some $176 million worth of contracts designated for small businesses. >>
The Pentagon's Stealth Rainmaker
How revolving doors and large donations allow a defense lobbying firm to dominate
WASHINGTON, September 29, 2004 — With scores of revolving door connections, more than $1 million in campaign contributions and clients that receive most of their contracts from the Pentagon without competition, only one defense lobbying firm can claim to give its clients "an inside track to business opportunities with the federal government." >>
The Pentagon's $200 Million Shingle
Defense data shows billions in mistakes and mislabeled contracts
WASHINGTON, September 29, 2004 — According to Pentagon records, South Carolina roofing company Beltz Newtech, a small business run mostly out of the home of its proprietor, William Beltz, is a leading defense contractor that has won almost a quarter billion dollars in contracts. >>