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    Certification Program Recognizes Purchasing-Card Professionals

    The National Association of Purchasing Card Professionals (NAPCP) has launched the Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP) certification program.

    Aug. 22, 2006
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    The Bionic Football Helmet: Measuring Heart Rate, Body Temperature And Force Of Impact

    Football helmets that measure the force with which a player is hit, as well as read vital signs such as his body temperature and heart rate, may someday become standard equipment for football players, says Tony Egues, Head Equipment Manager for the Miami Dolphins professional football team.

    June 23, 2006
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    The Ten Commandments of Ethical Government Purchasing

    The Ten Commandments of Ethical Government Purchasing When a man assumes a public trust, he should consider himself as public property.

    April 19, 2006
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    Project Management: Partnering With Procurement

    Project Management: Partnering With Procurement By Ed Rinkavage, Patricia Bennis, and Chuck Gault. According to the Project Management Institute, project management is “the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to a broad range of activities in order to meet the requirements of the particular project.”

    April 19, 2006
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    Strategies for Responding to Bid Protests

    By Jack Zeigler, CPPO, C.P.M. Before discussing the subject of bid protests, an obligatory caveat is in order.

    April 18, 2006
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    Spend Analysis: Today’s Tools for Tomorrow’s Savings

    Any business in search of capital has two main options: grow revenues or control costs.

    April 18, 2006
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    States pass laws to limit eminent domain

    Locals fight to retain power for redevelopment.

    By Meredith Preston • April 1, 2006
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    Preventing Protests

    By Jack Zeigler, C.P.M. Policy and Protest Manager, State of Washington This article is the first in a series of three on the topic of protest management

    March 1, 2006
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    The Three Ps of Procurement

    By Michael A. Hordell and Sean P. Bamford Every procurement, whether large or small, begins with a planning phase.

    March 1, 2006
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    Marine Undershirts Get An Upgrade

    With temperatures reaching upwards of 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Iraq during the summer months, the Marines serving there do everything they can to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion.

    Jan. 5, 2006
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    Daytime Populations on the Rise

    If it seems a little crowded on weekdays in cities like Washington, D.C.; Irvine, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; or Orlando, FL; its not your imagination.

    Oct. 24, 2005
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    Former Bowling Green, Ky Chief Financial Officer Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Millions From City

    DAVIS A. COOPER, age 49, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, in Warren County, pled guilty to embezzling over $2.5 million from the City of Bowling Green between

    Oct. 17, 2005
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    Case To Supply 500 Backhoe Loaders To Army

    A five-year contract valued at more than $50 million has been awarded by the United States Army to Case Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH, for 500

    Aug. 8, 2005
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    TEARING DOWN THE STOVEPIPES

    In order to secure local communities and the nation, the public's protectors must be able to collect, organize, evaluate and disseminate information effectively.

    By Neil Kurlander • May 1, 2005
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    Unfunded mandates drain local coffers

    Loopholes in legislation are financial floodgates.

    By Sibley Fleming • May 1, 2005
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    What Performance-Based Contracting Really Means for Procurement Goals

    As performance-based contracting grows and evolves, the benefits of private-sector experience and best practices provide solutions to government entities on all levels.

    By Dennis B. Boykin IV • April 18, 2005
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    Strategic Sourcing: A Recipe for Strategic Excellence

    For much of the 20th century, the process of acquiring goods and services was considered as somewhat of a nuisance.

    March 10, 2005
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    Harnessing Procurement Transformation

    By David P. Gragan Procurement transformation involves taking a current, cumbersome process and implementing changes to complement a government entitys vision and sense of public duty.

    Feb. 24, 2005
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    What Makes a Successful Governor?

    Two new governors were elected in Virginia and New Jersey, and each is now meeting with his transition team to plot how to turn campaign promises into action.

    Feb. 5, 2005
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    Public art displays carry legal risks

    Several laws apply to city-sponsored art exhibits.

    By Terence R. Boga • Jan. 31, 2005
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    Achievement of Excellence In Procurement-2

    Achievement of Excellence In Procurement How does your procurement organization compare with others? To applaud best practices, the National Purchasing.

    Dec. 26, 2004
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    Old post offices aid revitalization efforts

    USPS considers alternative uses for buildings.

    By Joe Kilsheimer • Oct. 31, 2004
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    When Choosing a Value-Added Reseller, Weigh All the Options

    Selling to the government at any level is big business. Every year, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on a variety of goods and services.

    Oct. 28, 2004
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    Legal pet limits: how many are enough?

    Local governments set limits to control density.

    By Ellen Howle • Oct. 1, 2004
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    Small towns, big ideas

    When it comes to paying for costly government services, a little creativity goes a long way.

    By Joel Groover • Sept. 30, 2004