"One way that we can enhance small firms' job creating power is through the federal procurement marketplace."
"Together these creative efforts are an important means to getting more federal contracts in the hands of small businesses."
"To help small businesses overcome these barriers, several initiatives were established."
"Thank you, Mr. Chair."
"While they do show great promise, recent GAO reports suggest there is a long way to go until their full potential is realized."
"Historically, however, it has been difficult for small businesses to gain a toehold in the federal procurement system."
"Since the financial crisis of 2008, small businesses have faced a challenging economic environment, and for this reason the federal marketplace has become an increasingly attractive option."
"Of course we know that the Federal Government has a 5-percent goal for contracts to be awarded to women-owned small businesses."
"Before I begin with my questions, I want to mention that Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a bipartisan coalition of more than 600 U.S. mayors, has launched a national campaign called 'Our Lives, Our Laws,..."
"Educational attainment is also a problem for several populations within the Asian Pacific American community."
"I ask you to fully support the President's budget request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice."