The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded 20 percent of its contract dollars to veteran-owned small businesses in fiscal year 2011, exceeding the department goal set by VA Secretary Eric Shinseki.
According to a VA release, Shinseki set a goal of 12 percent for veteran-owned small businesses.
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