June 3, 2008

GPRO_Government Procurement e-News_: Districts dip into reserves, take other steps to cope with fuel bills

June 3, 2008

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NEWS

      Fuel costs putting the brakes on school budgets
      Firearms instructor secures weapons in mobile cases
      Self-closing safety gates for a variety of applications

FEATURES

After a successful kidney transplant, former drummer hasn't missed a beat
The future's so bright...

NEWS

Fuel costs putting the brakes on school budgets
By Michael Keating
As if schools budgets weren't tight enough already, the latest spike in oil prices has districts scrambling to cover their transportation and utility costs, even when school is out.
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Firearms instructor secures weapons in mobile cases
By Kristin Atwater
John Krupa, a Chicago police officer and firearms instructor for law enforcement agencies around the nation, tells how color-coded cases ensure safe storage and transport of training weapons.
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Self-closing safety gates for a variety of applications
Save the time and expense of fabricating gates as required by OSHA for fall protection at your ladder, platform, stair openings and mezzanines. Click on the headline to read about FabEnCo self-closing safety gates. Click on this link to view GovPro's eCards, including FabEnCo's eCard: nextdecks.com/governmentdeck/april_08/
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FEATURES

After a successful kidney transplant, former drummer hasn't missed a beat
By Darin Matthews, CPPO, CPM
With a friendly handshake and engaging smile, Keith Ashby welcomed each participant on the first morning of class. During the three-day session on managing the request-for-proposal (RFP) process, Ashby's teaching style struck a chord with the roomful of purchasing professionals in Portland, Ore.
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The future's so bright...
By Josh Cable
In the 1980s, the band Timbuk3 had a hit single called "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades." In your view of the future, are you wearing sunglasses?
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