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November 17, 2009

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NEWS
      Transportation For America asks Congress to adopt 'complete streets' program
      Fall grounds maintenance tips
FEATURES
      Nine common misconceptions about ethics
      Hillsborough County, Fla., earns top purchasing honor
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NEWS

Transportation For America asks Congress to adopt 'complete streets' program
In the last 15 years, more than 76,000 Americans have been killed while crossing or walking along streets in their communities, including 3,906 children under 16 who have been killed this decade alone, according to a report from the Washington-based Transportation For America. TFA's "Dangerous by Design" report urges Congress to include a plan for safer street designs in the federal transportation bill now under consideration.
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Fall grounds maintenance tips
By Michael Keating
A five-step strategy will ensure lawns at government facilities flourish this fall, according to TruGreen, the Memphis, Tenn.-based professional lawn care services provider. The strategy should help government grounds managers keep their grounds and lawns looking healthy and well-maintained heading toward winter.
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FEATURES

Nine common misconceptions about ethics
By Rob Rickard
You give the cashier at the grocery store a $10 bill, and you get back change for a $20 bill. What do you do? Your response has nothing to do with your professional ethics. Or does it? As public purchasing professionals, ethical thinking and practice influence our lives at both personal and professional levels.
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Hillsborough County, Fla., earns top purchasing honor
By Larry Anderson
Success is in the air at the Hillsborough County, Fla., Procurement Services Department, the latest of only six public agencies to meet the strenuous and exhaustive criteria to earn the Pareto Award of Excellence in Public Procurement.
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Chevy Impala Police Vehicle: High value and high performance.

Many police departments are challenged with reduced fleet budgets. The Impala Police vehicle combines efficient cost of ownership with power, performance and maneuverability to help officers get the job done. Take advantage of a lower lifecycle cost than the Ford Crown Victoria, best-in-class EPA-estimated MPG (17 city/24 highway/20 combined), lowest MSRP in the segment and a 100,000 mile/5 year powertrain limited warranty.* The Impala Police vehicle is rated for high speed emergency vehicle operations and offers a best-in-class turning radius and ground clearance. Investigate the Impala Police vehicle, Tahoe PPV and other Chevy police and special service vehicles at gmfleet.com/police.
*Whichever comes first. See dealer for details



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