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November 16, 2004
Jobs a Priority for New Governors
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The weekly GovPro Newsletter is produced by the editors of Government Product News and Government Procurement Journal. Visit: www.govpro.com a news-, product-, and issue-driven site for all levels of government. Sponsored by E-Z-GO This Week Jobs a Priority for New Governors From the Appalachian hollows of West Virginia to the big skies of Montana, the nation's seven new governors have a common priority -- creating employment opportunities.
GSA--Supplying the Government for Over 50 Years Through the addition of products, enhanced online ordering, and streamlined inventory operations, the General Services Administration's (GSA) Global Supply program shows a commitment to the Department of Defense (DoD) and all customers.
E-Z-GO, leading manufacturer of golf cars and utility vehicles, boasts the largest sales and service network in the industry, with more factory branch locations and independent distributors than any other manufacturer. Visit: www.ezgo.com/ First U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Wins Positive Rating The first offshore wind park in the United States off Cape Cod, MA, would reduce air pollution and energy prices, without causing problems for aircraft, boats, birds or fish, according to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) released by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The new John Deere 4000 Twenty Series Compact Utility Tractors: With increased power, improved comfort and high versatility, this tractor solution is capable of handling the toughest projects on the worksite. The John Deere 2.4L turbo-charged engine offers up to 21-percent more horsepower and up to a 30-percent torque rise, providing more power on demand. For all the details, visit us at www.johndeere.com HHS Provides $42.6 Million in Hurricane Relief The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sending $42.6 million in supplemental hurricane relief funds to the state of Florida to provide mental health, substance abuse, medical and social services to people affected by hurricanes this year.
To Fly or Not to Fly, A Question of Ethics Due diligence and perseverance led the winner of this year's National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Ethics Essay to resolve a situation in which directors and managers used frequent flyer miles personal. Know where your vehicles are 24/7...
News Archeologists Investigate USS ARIZONA Wreckage Beginning November 1, 2004, archeologists from the Submerged Resources Center of the U.S. National Park Service initiated a three-week investigation of the wreck of USS ARIZONA, the American battleship sunk in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in 1941. Using nondestructive techniques, the team will conduct tests to determine the structural integrity of the ship, record in detail its current state for comparison with earlier surveys, and collect environmental data in the interior of the ship using VideoRay remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs). Because the ship is considered a war grave, divers will not enter the interior spaces of the vessel. Daily updates on the team's activities will be posted to the project Web site at www.pastfoundation.org/Arizona. News of the Weird Event Plan to attend the 2005 Biodiesel Conference and Expo hosted by the National Biodiesel Board. Held in the Marina Marriott and Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, the event will run from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2. For more information, visit: www.biodiesel.org/expo2005 Cardiac Science-combines industry leading AED technology with comprehensive AED/CPR training programs to create a heartsafe environment for you. The new Powerheart Automated External Defibrillator (AED) G3 offers simple, one-button operation. Featuring RescueReady technology guaranteeing first time, every time shock delivery. www.cardiacscience.com Facility managers around the globe use Screenflex Portable Partitions to help the make better use of their available space. Create instant training rooms, portable bulleting boards, meeting or processing areas in seconds, with easy to use, easy to store, economical Portable Partitions! To learn more, please visit us at www.screenflex.com Spacesaver offers cost-effective, space-efficient, value-added solutions for all your storage needs--files, tools, equipment, weapons and more. For a brochure featuring storage applications for the Military and Government, visit: www.spacesaver.com Crown Equipment designs, manufactures, distributes, services, and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. http://www.crown.com/ Swenson Spreader provides Snow and Ice Control equipment designed to minimize downtime, increase productivity and most importantly - improve your bottom line. www.swensonspreader.com/ We welcome your feedback. Please e-mail suggestions and comments to Katherine Frisch at: mailto:kfrisch@penton.com You may qualify for a complimentary subscription to Government Product News. For more information, visit:www.submag.com/sub/gn You may qualify for a complimentary subscription to Government Procurement. For more information, visit: If you would like to subscribe to this weekly newsletter for government professionals send a blank email to: If you would like to unsubscribe to the GovPro newsletter send a blank email to: GovPro Newsletter, 1300 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114-1503 Copyright 2004 Penton Media, Inc. | ||
