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Excerpts from UN Dispatch

5/21/2013

  • UN Dispatch

"President Thein Shein of Myanmar is visiting the White House today, the first time that a Burmese head of state has visited the USA in nearly 50 years. ... [E]thnic cleansing is ongoing in Myanmar to… Read More

LGBT activists disrupt Rubio speech

UN Radio

Mob of 20,000 attacks small LGBT march in Tbilisi, Georgia

Thousands rally after suspected hate crime in NYC

Military & Defense »

Pressure grows for U.S. action in Syria

5/21/2013

  • Wall Street Journal, The

A battle that could be a turning point in the conflict in Syria is increasing pressure on the Obama administration to authorize military action in the region. The battle over the city of Qusayr could … Read More

Kaman vows to back employees serving in National Guard, Reserves

DOD report outlines cost savings generated by Reserves

F-35 executes first vertical takeoff

Testing done on wind turbines and radar interferences

State & Local Government »

Colo. city council might toughen fireworks rules

5/20/2013

  • Longmont Times-Call (Colo.), The

The Longmont, Colo., City Council is scheduled today to consider an ordinance that would prohibit fireworks use adjacent to another property if it were to cause "sparks, flame, smoke, heat, sound or o… Read More

Calif. city eyes apartment complex to revitalize downtown

Fla. cities gain $100M through shorter yellow lights

Survey: Officials losing confidence in Obama, nation's direction

New Zealand city council shakes up parking for cyclist safety

Counterfeits are a Problem for DoD - Proposed Rule
I know a knock-off iPod wouldn't function as well and it only stands to reason that a counterfeit component could cause problems in DoD systems. Looks can be deceiving though, so how do you track down the fakes?
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CAPE Director Christine Fox Leaving Pentagon
Christine Fox, the director of DoD’s Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office (CAPE), is leaving the Pentagon at the end of June, a defense official tells Intercepts. Fox’s departure will follow the completion of the...
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City of Tampa has released an RFP for Utility Project Strategy Consulting Services. RFP #61062613. Online pre-bid scheduled for June 5, 2013.
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Looking for small business acquisition
Anyone know of a small business that does government contracting that is for sale?
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