GPO defends its printing monopoly.(Government Printing Office)(Brief Article)

The Government Printing Office warns that ending Its monopoly on printing for executive-branch agencies would drive up costs and "jeopardize the ability of small businesses to compete for Government printing contracts."

Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels Jr. has proposed ending GPO's monopoly and permitting agencies to contract directly with printing firms. (SAA, 5/17)

In a response prepared for the Senate Subcommittee on Legislative Branch ...