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Native Corporations Face Contracting Decline

Some Alaska Native Corporations are feeling the pinch of decreased federal government contracting.  Federal contracting is a major source of Native corporation business, primarily through the Small Business Administration’s 8A program, which offers sole source awards.  As KUAC’s Dan Bross reports an 8A program reform measure is being blamed for part of the decline.

Dan has been in public radio news in Alaska since 1993. He’s worked as a reporter, newscaster and talk show host at stations in McGrath, Valdez and Fairbanks. Dan’s experience includes coverage of a wide range of topics, from wolf control to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and dog mushing.