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  February 19, 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.

In This Issue
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U.S. Communities aims to help agencies go green By Josh Cable
Type "green purchasing" into Google (or any other search engine, for that matter), and you're confronted with a seemingly infinite selection of Web sites and resources on the topic. With so much being written about the subject in recent years, the prospect of finding the right information to help launch a green purchasing program can seem overwhelming.
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Logistics contract provides stimulus for family-owned business By Josh Cable
And now for a bit of positive economic news: Atlantic Diving Supply (ADS), a Virginia Beach, Va.-based supplier of military, fire, emergency and law enforcement gear, is looking for a few good men and women.
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Hybrid bus line passes test, now eligible for federal funds By Michael Keating
Azure Dynamics' Balance Hybrid Electric shuttle buses have been certified through rigorous "Altoona" testing, making the vehicles eligible for federal financial assistance for public transit agencies.
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Rental trade group: 'Pass an infrastructure stimulus package now' By Michael Keating
The American Rental Association (ARA), a Moline, Ill.-based trade association, is urging Congress to produce an economic stimulus package that boosts infrastructure spending. That spending, along with tax cuts, will provide an important shot in the arm to the equipment rental industry in the United States, according to ARA.
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