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  May 22, 2008
This eNewsletter is a roundup of government-related news targeted to local, state and federal government. Topics include major contracts awarded by local, state and federal government agencies; product trends and innovations; government best practices and resources; and political and regulatory developments affecting government purchasing activities. Go to www.govpro.com to view the latest products, daily news and government suppliers.

In This Issue
News
Manufacturer offering grants to help schools purchase equipment By Josh Cable
Miracle Recreation Equipment Co. recently announced that it will award up $5 million in grants to helps schools fund the purchase of the company's commercial play and recreation equipment.
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PROBLEM SOLVER SPOTLIGHT

Real World Situations: Desktop Optimization Best Practices Guide State and Local Government

The Desktop Optimization Best Practices Guide for state and local governments gives real-world examples of government agencies using Microsoft's Desktop Optimization solutions to help them deliver better services more cost-effectively. Click HERE to download your free guide.


For many vendors, government business is a safe harbor in the storm By Michael Keating
In these rough economic seas, more and more vendors are turning to the government market to stay afloat. It's not hard to understand why: The most recent spending statistics show that the government is virtually recessionproof.
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U.S. Air Force Medical Service taps Shipcom Wireless for RFID contract By Josh Cable
The U.S. Air Force surgeon general's office has selected Houston-based Shipcom Wireless Inc. to review the current uses of RFID technology across the Air Force Medical Service and then pilot RFID systems to improve clinical operations at the medical center at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi.
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PROBLEM SOLVER SPOTLIGHT
AMERICA'S VM SPECIALISTS
Managing unwanted vegetation along the nation's roads and highways plays a vital role in maintaining safe conditions for drivers. Alligare meets this challenge by providing the right herbicide solutions for right-of-way weed control.

A BETTER VM PARTNERSHIP
Alligare is a full service VM partner, providing market and product research and development, field sales, distribution setup and evaluation, and post-patent positioning. We are not confined to a limited product line like traditional manufacturers. Our global sources can efficiently deliver the formulations you need, where you need them, when you need them.

ALLIGARE KNOW-HOW
There is no substitute for Alligare know-how. Our vm specialists are experienced in manufacturing, sales, distribution, application and startup businesses. We cut through the red tape by working directly with manufacturers around the world to bring you the highest level of product quality and customer service--faster and more cost effectively.

Learn more at www.alligare.com
Mobile vehicle lift offers versatility
Click on the headline to read about the ALM WE-18 Wheel Engaging Mobile Lift. Each lifting column has an infinitely variable working height. Suited for indoor or outdoor operation. GSA contract #GS-07F-5609R. Click on this link to view GovPro's eCards, including ALM's eCard: nextdecks.com/governmentdeck/april_08/
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Los Angeles County contracts for case management By Kristin Atwater
Under a recently awarded $12.5 million contract, Capita Technologies will develop a client and asset management enterprise solution (CAMS) to improve probate and guardianship services managed by the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector Department (TTC).
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Featured Products

Get Rid of Birds!
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K-10 "Eyeball"® Provides Safety at a Glance!
Attention Fleet Maintenance and Safety Engineers. Protect your truck fleets and put an end to dangerous blind spots with the Original All-Seeing K-10 "Eyeball" mirror and bracket assemblies. Truck fleets across America have come to appreciate the K-10 "Eyeball" as the answer to preventing right-hand turn and lane change accidents. K-10's Version-2 assemblies feature a fully adjustable gear movement for hassle-free viewing. K-10 is ISO 9001:2000 Certified. K-10 Enterprizes, Inc., 1-800-531-7496, www.k-10.com


DuraPatcher
Duraco, Inc. is the manufacturer of the industry leading DuraPatcher and DuraMaxx Spray Injection Road Maintenance machines as well as the DuraTank Automated Emulsion Storage Systems. Maintain your roadways for about half the material cost of conventional methods using the DuraPatcher. Repairs potholes, shoulders, alligatored areas, utility cuts and much more. Visit our website: www.durapatcher.com to find out what the DuraPatcher can do for you. ALL YOU HAVE TO LOSE IS POTHOLES!!!!!




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