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On the recordJune 1, 2009
Federal agencies reported a total of $78 billion in Federal prime contract dollars went to small businesses in 2006.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin highlights the significant federal contract dollars awarded to small businesses.

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