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The government never removed any group from the "disadvantaged" list… ever.
• They never checked if specific racial groups were discriminated against in specific industries.
• They never checked if anyone was actually struggling.
• It became a permanent racial preference program with no end date.
• Middleman companies popped up everywhere, taking millions for literally doing nothing except being the "right" race on paper.
The Biden regime tried to keep it alive by saying, "Fine, write us an essay about your victimhood." And shocker, it looks like they're rubber-stamping those too.
The 8(a) program was never about fixing discrimination. It turned into a slush fund for anyone who could tick the right box. Real small businesses got crushed. Real innovation got buried, and real Americans got locked out..."
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Proverbs 11:1 – "The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him."
Here's a neutral, fact-focused timeline of the SBA 8(a) program controversies and legal challenges based on your article and public sources:
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Timeline of the 8(a) Program and Controversies
1953 – Program Creation
Congress instructs the SBA to reserve some federal contracts for "disadvantaged" businesses to help correct historical economic and social inequities.
1986 – Presumptive Minority Disadvantage
SBA begins treating businesses owned by racial minorities as "presumptively disadvantaged," eliminating the need for proof of actual discrimination.
Goal: streamline the application process for minorities, but introduces potential for misuse.
2000s–2010s – Program Growth and Partnerships
Reports emerge of companies forming 51–49 partnerships where the minority owner meets the ownership threshold but contributes little to the business.
Such structures allowed firms to access government contracts without actual disadvantage or minority participation in operations.
March 2020 – Ultima Lawsuit Filed
Company Ultima sues the SBA, alleging anti-white discrimination because contracts were awarded based on race rather than merit.
Discovery reveals:
No process existed to remove anyone from "disadvantaged" status.
SBA did not verify whether minority groups faced discrimination in specific industries.
Minority-owned businesses could act as "pass-throughs" without performing actual work.
July 2020 – Trump Administration Response
The administration files a motion to dismiss the lawsuit; legal proceedings continue.
July 2023 – Court Ruling
Judge Clifton Corker rules that assuming all minorities are disadvantaged in all fields is illegal, referencing Supreme Court precedents like the 2023 Students for Fair Admissions case that struck down racial preference in college admissions.
The ruling challenges blanket assumptions in both the 8(a) program and similar SBA initiatives, including minority-focused COVID-19 aid programs.
2025 – Ongoing Review
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announces a full review of the 8(a) program.
The program's future remains uncertain, with debates about reform versus complete termination.
Neutral Assessment
Fact: The 8(a) program was intended to help disadvantaged businesses but was structured in a way that allowed some abuses, especially through "pass-through" partnerships.
Fact: Courts have ruled that blanket racial presumptions without verification are illegal under current law.
Fact: Genuine disadvantaged businesses continue to benefit, though some claims of inequity have legal merit.
Fact: The program has not been fully reformed; a review is ongoing.
Takeaway: The 8(a) program has legal and structural weaknesses, particularly around automatic racial presumptions, but it is not solely a "scam"—it has supported many legitimate businesses while also attracting criticism and abuse.
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