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This Week

GAO Releases Report on Federal Compensation Programs
States Debate Recycled Electronic Junk
Park Tracks Customer Service Calls
News
New Orleans Saints Urge Americans to Prepare for Emergencies
News of the Weird

Features

GAO Releases Report on Federal Compensation Programs

Since 1969, when Congress established the Black Lung Program, the federal government has played an ever-increasing role in providing benefits to individuals. At the request of Congress, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), a non-profit, watchdog organization, has compiled a report titled "Federal Compensation Programs: Perspectives on Four Programs."

To download the complete report in pdf format, Click Here.

Since 1978, the Duro-Last roofing system has been installed on buildings of all types across the United States, including hundreds of government facilities. The Duro-Last system is prefabricated to fit every roof precisely, reducing installation headaches and costly repair problems in the future; clean, safe and non-disruptive to install; highly reflective, helping government facilities meet energy reduction goals; durable and resistant to chemicals, fire, and high winds; leak-proof, and virtually maintenance-free; protected by the industry's best warranties. Clearly the smart choice for government facilities, the Duro-Last roofing system is also the easy choice. Our GSA schedule contract number is GS-07F-5689P. www.duro-last.com

States Debate Recycled Electronic Junk

California, Maine, and Maryland are taking diverse paths to dealing with the digital-age toxic waste posed by mountains of junked electronic equipment. But there is debate about whether a state-by-state approach is the best solution.

Visit the recently updated GovDeck to view an enhanced, electronic version of GPN's familiar "action card" deck. Click on a card of interest and link directly to vendor's Web site or click the "Learn More" button and link directly to vendor's e-mail address.

Park Tracks Customer Service Calls

The Naperville, IL, Park District has implemented a new customer response software to receive, track, route, and resolve service requests and complaints, capture key customer information, monitor service performance and enhance responsiveness.

News

New Orleans Saints Urge Americans to Prepare for Emergencies

NFL Coach and players teamed up with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Advertising Council to launch public service advertisements for the Ready Campaign.

From their temporary home in San Antonio, TX, the New Orleans Saints spoke to Americans about the recent disaster that struck their hometown, and the importance of being prepared for such emergencies. Saints team members recorded a public service advertisement (PSA) that urges Americans to take some simple steps to prepare for emergencies. The advertising firm BBDO New York worked pro bono to develop this Ready campaign PSA, which was aired nationally beginning on December 12.

“I commend the Saints for helping raise awareness about the important steps families can take to prepare for emergencies,” said Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. “We hope that these new ads will encourage all Americans to get emergency supply kits, make family emergency plans and be informed about the potential threats in their hometowns.”

For related articles and products, visit the Homeland Security Zone.

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