Dear SBIR Insider,
This issue brings us mostly disappointing news on SBIR reauthorization, but retains a glimmer of hope for some future SBIR continuing resolutions (CR) if reauthorization fails. This is not a pleasant scenario, and this time the dynamics are different but the theme remains the same.
In brief - Once again it appears that an SBIR reauthorization bill in the Senate is being hijacked to address other congressional interests (over 50 of them!). On the House side, the recent SBIR hearing, by the House Small Business Committee (under new leadership) was dominated by the VC issue but did include some other issues as well. We'll explain.
To read the full, original article click on this link: SBIR Insider 3-23-11 Issue
Author: Rick Shindell
