"Yes, absolutely. So the exact split is something that we would be working through based on the implementation of the analysis we discussed but it would be to handle those oversight and fraud, waste, and abuse prevention functions."
"We find, one, again, the overwhelming majority of the time it does not need to get to the actual issuance of a Form 70."
"The federal government spends about $500 billion every year through federal contracts, and it is with SBA's support and assistance small businesses receive nearly $100 billion of that spend."
"For the 8(a) Business Development's Mentor-Protege Program we did see some issues with the way that the joint ventures between those mentors and proteges were happening."
"the small businesses overall were 22.7 percent as you said. Woman-owned small businesses were just over four percent. Small disadvantaged businesses were just under eight percent."
"I can get you that."
"Our top priority at SBA is to maximize opportunities for small businesses and ensure that the benefits of our programs flow to the intended recipients."
"Sure. Yes, as Mr. Shear says, we agreed with most, if not all of the recommendations in the GAO report."
"Instead of rushing to pass additional spending, we need to ensure that any new legislation is carefully crafted and actually facilitates job creation."
"No matter how you look at the stimulus, it has simply failed to live up to the administration's promises."
"Yet, over two and a half years later, 1.7 million fewer Americans have jobs at a cost of $825 billion to taxpayers."