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February 7, 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 Austin, Texas, taps Houston firm to provide alternative fuel for city fleet Green movement is evolving and expanding at many organizations Number of disabled in federal work force continues to decline University flushes costs with waterless urinals News Austin, Texas, taps Houston firm to provide alternative fuel for city fleet By Josh Cable The city of Austin, Texas, recently awarded a $138 million contract to Houston-based Sun Coast Resources Inc. to provide alternative fuel for the city's fleet of vehicles and equipment. Full Story Green movement is evolving and expanding at many organizations By Michael Keating Survey says workers would like their employers to launch more green initiatives. Full Story Get Rid of Birds! Bird-X, Inc. recognized as the bird control "X-perts" since 1964, offers the world's most complete line of affordable products - an effective solution for ANY bird problem for repelling birds like pigeons, sparrows, starlings, Canada geese and more. No more droppings, mess, diseases or money wasted on expensive clean-ups. Our products (needle strips, netting, sonic distress-call repellers, ultrasonics, taste aversions, visual deterrents and sticky repellent gels) are non-lethal, non-harmful, and environmentally safe, do not harm birds and ecologically sound. We innovate and develop new technologies, and we offer (and stand behind) the very best solutions. Guaranteed solutions! For a FREE consultation call 800-662-5021. For more information, visit www.bird-x.com. Number of disabled in federal work force continues to decline By Michael Keating Agencies got marching orders for hiring people with disabilities. Full Story University flushes costs with waterless urinals The University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) has been installing waterless urinal systems in its Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management facility. According to school officials, the urinals already have helped reduce sewage costs and have cut total water usage by 66 percent. Full Story Advertisement The 2008 Federal Acquisition Summit: Improving Contract Management from Acquisition Planning to Contract Execution Gov Pro subscribers receive 20% off tuition by mentioning code PRTEM when registering. We invite you to attend the Performance Institute's 8th Annual Federal Acquisition Summit, March 19-21 in Arlington, VA. This event features six comprehensive tracks in Government contract management, with topics ranging from performance-based acquisition, to small business contracting to project management for procurement. Download the brochure and take a look at the agenda at www.ExcellenceinAcquisition.org. PRINT SUBSCRIPTION | EMAIL SUBSCRIPTION | PRIVACY POLICY | CONTACT STAFF This eNewsletter This eNewsletter was sent to: #email# You've received this e-newsletter for one of two reasons: 1. You signed up for it on our web site. 2. You are a reader of Government Product News magazine. If you would like to unsubscribe Click here 2008 Penton Media, Inc. Government Product News 1300 E 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114-1503 www.govpro.com