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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 (FoxNews.com)

Pentagon Researchers Unveil Blob-Like Robot

The new robot — which scientist are calling a ChemBot — moves by inflating and deflating parts of its body via a process called jamming. This causes its skin to change between semi-liquid and semi-solid states. Researchers say it could one day help save lives on the battle field. Full Article

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (TheStreet.com)

Internet Creator Gives Millions for Innovation

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency birthed the Internet and funds whiz-bang flying-object projects such as the Northrop Grumman(NOC Quote) Switchblade and the Boeing(BA Quote) X-37.Full Article

Monday, August 31, 2009 (Washington Post)

Small Businesses Disappointed With Contracting Share

Officials of small businesses, asserting that the government has repeatedly failed to meet its obligation to set aside work for them, are demanding that the Obama administration dramatically increase federal contracts awarded to their firms. Full Article

Friday, August 21, 2009 (Government Executive)

Small businesses win smaller share of federal contracts in fiscal 2008

Small businesses received a record $93.3 billion in federal prime contracts in fiscal 2008, but the government still fell short in the percentage of contracts awarded to them, according to new data from the Small Business Administration. Full Article

Friday, August 21, 2009 (Federal Times)

Agencies still miss small-business goals

Agencies are slipping further and further from meeting governmentwide small-business contracting goals. Full Article