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January 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 City expects wireless network to pay for itself in 3 years Massachusetts equips commuter rail lines with wireless Internet access GM emphasizes 'gas-friendly' lineup at Chicago Auto Show Federal security, intelligence agencies award $243 million in contracts to CACI News City expects wireless network to pay for itself in 3 years By Josh Cable The city of Temple, Texas, recently deployed seven BridgeWave FE80U point-to-point wireless links to transport citywide voice, data and video traffic. According to Santa Clara, Calif.-based BridgeWave Communications, the 'future-proof' backhaul technology will accelerate rollouts of public safety, security and disaster recovery applications while saving the city thousands of dollars in network costs and access fees. Full Story GET TOUGH and WIN TOUGH STUFF Spring Giveaway If you are a professional user of outdoor power equipment, you don't want to miss this one! *Buy an ECHO product with an MSRP of $299 or more from a participating ECHO dealer anytime between February 1, 2008 and April 30, 2008 and you may win one of more than 850 prizes. Grand Prize: 1 - Prize (ARV $36,500) 2008 Ford F-150 4x2 truck, Harley-Davidson(R) Special Edition. 1st Prize: 2 - Prizes (ARV $8,699 each) Yamaha Grizzly 700 Utility ATV, Ducks Unlimited Edition. 2nd Prize: 3 - Prizes (ARV $3,000 each) Choose up to $3,000 (MSRP) in ECHO "Tough Stuff" equipment. 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Federal security, intelligence agencies award $243 million in contracts to CACI By Josh Cable Arlington, Va.-based CACI International Inc. said that it has won approximately $243 million in previously unannounced contracts with U.S. government clients in the national security and intelligence communities. Full Story 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. 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