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September 4, 2008 |
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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
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In This
Issue
New GSA administrator eager to
lead 'GSA's business resurgence'
By Josh Cable
President Bush has designated James Williams to be the acting
administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
Williams, who previously was the commissioner of GSA's Federal
Acquisition Service, assumed the role of GSA acting administrator on
Aug. 30.
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Brunette proud to serve the
profession that 'chose her'
By Darin Matthews, CPPO, CPM
The number of females occupying professional positions in the public
sector continues to increase. Currently, NIGP's membership is 61 percent
female, and according to the Canadian Human Rights Commission, females
comprise 54 percent of the public-service work force in Canada.
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GIE+Expo combines lawn, garden,
power, and fun
By Josh Cable
For golf course superintendents, parks and municipal buyers, general
contractors and anyone who purchases, sells, rents or distributes lawn,
garden and outdoor products and equipment, the Green Industry and
Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo) is home turf.
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Get Rid of Birds!
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diseases or money wasted on expensive clean-ups. Our products (needle
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For a FREE consultation call 800-662-5021.
For more information, visit
www.bird-x.com.
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New Deer Fence from Nixalite is an effective, discreet
and affordable method to deter nuisance deer.
Protect landscaping, gardens, trees, roadways, lawns and golf courses
from destructive deer with new Deer Blocker Deer Fence. Deer Blocker is
very strong, light weight, easy to install and virtually invisible. Each
section is 8' high by 300' long with a 5/16 heavy-duty border on all
sides. For more information contact Nixalite at 800-624-1189 or visit www.nixalite.com
Use generator to keep traffic moving during power
outages
During power outages, AutoTrafficCop 6000 keeps traffic moving through
intersections, ensures public safety and eliminates need for city staff
to direct traffic at dark and dangerous intersections. Provides a
continuous backup power supply for use at traffic intersections as well
as at railroad crossings and other areas. Comes with a 100-amp,
120/240-volt, single-phase outdoor automatic transfer panel that
activates generator at loss of power. autotrafficcop.net
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