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  February 5, 2009
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.

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This year's Work Truck Show isn't afraid to get a little dirty By Claire Broome and Josh Cable
Chicago is a city that isn't afraid to roll up its sleeves and get a bit dirty, and neither is Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs." That makes Chicago an ideal site for the Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention, and Rowe an ideal keynote speaker for the show that's all about tough trucks that are built to handle dirty jobs.
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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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Flawless inauguration, thanks to well-planned purchasing operation By Michael Keating
The District of Columbia's Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) now can relax. Six months of planning and hard work led to a well-received presidential inauguration ceremony that came off without a hitch.
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Marketing pact aims to help building owners By Michael Keating
Jessup, Md.-based Tate Access Floors, a producer of raised-access floor systems, has teamed up with Air Zone International in a joint marketing initiative. The agreement will offer designers of high-performance and sustainable buildings quiet, compact and energy-efficient supply air to underfloor service distribution systems, according to the two firms.
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