| | July 31, 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
A safe harbor, for now By Michael Keating
Despite the unsettled economy, governments continue to be major buyers of just about everything. But even the public sector is facing some uncertainty in its fiscal future.
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Read how state, local and federal governments have met and transcended various challenges through fresh thinking and creative application of information technology.
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| | California city expects to cut fleet costs with leasing program By Michael Keating
Police officers in Arroyo Grande, Calif., soon will be patrolling the streets in a new fleet of Dodge Chargers. The community's city council recently gave its OK to a fleet leasing program that also will put detectives and department staff in new Dodge Avengers and motorcycle officers on new 1,300-cc Honda cycles. Several new Dodge Dakotas will be added to the fleet as well.
| | | Department of Justice issues revised standard for body armor By Josh Cable
Five years after a Forest Hills, Pa., police officer sustained serious injuries from a gunshot that penetrated his body armor, the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice has unveiled a tougher performance standard for such products.
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Webinar: Sponsored by John Deere | Safety Planning and Execution...
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Participants will be exposed to: - Key product safety standards and features
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DATE: Thursday, August 21, 2008
TIME: 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT
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2008 Government WebExpo and Conference | Get Ready for the Public-Sector Trade Show That Comes to Your Office!
The Government WebExpo and Conference is coming soon. Register for FREE and participate in webcasts, visit virtual trade show booths and gain valuable information. No travel necessary – a computer and a comfortable seat are all you need for this conference and expo.
DATE: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
TIME: 9 am to 5 pm ET
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