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Entrepreneurship: How local governments can support it and create jobs

In this first video of a three-part series, Robert Litan, vice president for research and policy at the Kansas City, Mo.-based Kauffman Foundation, describes how local governments can expand their economies and create jobs by preparing for, attracting and assisting entrepreneurs.

California working to close $15.7 billion budget gap (with related video)

California Gov. Jerry Brown has outlined sizable spending cuts he says are needed to help the state close an unexpected $15.7 billion budget deficit.

Government spending legislation aims to audit GSA each year (with related video)

Rep. Jeff Denham, R-Calif., has introduced legislation that will require an annual audit of the GSA. SciQuest’s Eric Zoetmulder offers his views.

House GSA hearings cover junkets and underused facilities (with related video)

House leaders staged another congressional hearing earlier this week following recent disclosures about excessive spending at the federal General Services Administration.

Congress will stage hearing on GSA Vegas conference spending (with related video)

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., has announced that he will examine the GSA Inspector General report, issued earlier this month, which detailed questionable spending related to a 2010 GSA conference in Las Vegas that cost nearly $823,000.

Procurement solutions and training at 2012 GSA Expo (with related video)

“Right Solutions. Right Now.” is the theme of the GSA Training Conference and Expo 2012. It takes place May 15-17 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.

Securing the services of a legit locksmith (with related video)

Recent news reports have shown untrustworthy locksmiths are ripping off consumers. The Associated Locksmiths of America group provided Govpro with a checklist that can help governments and consumers make the right decision when choosing a locksmith.

Laptops boost efficiency of deputies in Los Angeles County (with related video)

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) vehicles are now equipped with mobile data computer systems (MDCS) from Raytheon Co. LASD patrol cars, motorcycles, prisoner transport units, command vehicles and SUVs have been outfitted with the Raytheon-integrated computer systems. The $19.9 million technology upgrade replaces the 1987-era mobile digital technology previously used by the sheriff’s department.

Nissan NV commercial van serves government fleet needs (with related video)

The first entry in Nissan North America’s commercial vehicle lineup in North America is the 2012 Nissan NV (Nissan Van). The rear-wheel-drive NV is available in three models, NV1500, NV2500 HD and NV3500 HD, and in two roof configurations — standard and high roof.

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Entrepreneurship: How local governments can support it and create jobs

California working to close $15.7 billion budget gap (with related video)

Government spending legislation aims to audit GSA each year (with related video)

House GSA hearings cover junkets and underused facilities (with related video)

Congress will stage hearing on GSA Vegas conference spending (with related video)

Procurement solutions and training at 2012 GSA Expo (with related video)

Securing the services of a legit locksmith (with related video)

Laptops boost efficiency of deputies in Los Angeles County (with related video)

Nissan NV commercial van serves government fleet needs (with related video)

Wilden’s double diaphragm pumps

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