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  January 29, 2009
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Contractors report revenue growth, modest profits from federal business By Josh Cable
While most of the private sector languishes, the government contracting industry continues to enjoy increased revenue from its federal business, according to a recent survey by the Chicago-based consulting firm Grant Thornton. However, most of those same contractors also report merely modest profits.
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Border collies give Chicago beachgoers a new leash on life By Michael Keating
An effective tool that the Chicago Park District has been using to increase the number of days that swimming is permitted at some of the 22 designated swimming beaches on Chicago's lakefront: dogs.
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Google targets government with Reston, Va., beachhead By Michael Keating
Mountain View, Calif.-based Google has opened an office in Reston, Va., a scant 20 miles west of Washington, D.C., to establish a local presence in hopes of growing its government business.
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Trade groups to Obama: $4 billion needed to get FAA plan off the ground By Josh Cable
A coalition of 11 trade associations representing the aviation industry is asking President Obama and Congress for $4 billion in stimulus funding to "jumpstart" the industry's role in implementing the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) plan to modernize the nation's air transportation infrastructure.
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