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Region: Lawrence (KS)

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Leaders: Falecia Stuckey, Irene Walker, Karla Gonzalez, Margot Dorfman, Patsy Dobson, Penny Ann Barr, Sarah Mullins, Shanda King, Shannon Jefferson, Sherrill Lester, Tamara Fiema, USWCC Leadership

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Close the Gap CA - putting women into leadership positions 5/16/2013

Mary Hughes and Betsy Cotton of ClosetheGapCA.org asked me to post this... the USWCC understands that the only way we will see women friendly policies is if we put more women into office.  This organization is attempting to do just that.  See what they are doing or get involved!

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Politico Reports - Sequester is hitting small businesses the hardest 5/13/2013

It should come as no surprise that the sequester is hitting small businesses.

Politico reports --

“The small businesses are going to be the ones that feel the most immediate affects as these government budget cuts come down, because contrary to popular...
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DFARS Clause Problem Costs Contractor $288K 4/17/2013

A contractor’s failure to follow the requirements of  Learn More

Mentor-Protege Program Fraud: Contractor Agrees to $1.15 Million Settlement 4/17/2013

An Alabama-based construction company has agreed to pay more than a million dollars to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by fraudulently representing that it was mentoring a minority-owned ...
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FCC - 10 Cyber Security Tips for Small Business 4/3/2013

Businesses need a cybersecurity strategy to protect their own business, their customers, and their data from growing cybersecurity threats.

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Where Does the U.S. Rank in Global Business Friendliness? 4/3/2013

Research indicates that American companies and entrepreneurs still benefit from one of the most favorable business climates in the world, but government regulation and oversight may be eroding the country’s advantage...
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How to stop spam emails 3/24/2013

The best anti-spam measure is to be a bit savvy about the way you use your email account!

  • Try to avoid opening spam emails and clicking on links in spam messages.
  • Don’t buy anything from a spammer. Not only do you risk comprising your security and infecting your computer with malware - ...
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Got Hacked? Google's Got Some Tips for You 3/24/2013

When your site is hacked, it can feel like a disaster. Google announced it's set up a place where you can learn how to get back on your feet again.

http://www.inc.com/julie-strickland/Google-Help-For-Hacked-Site...
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GSA system showed SSNs for 183K contractors 3/21/2013

(MoneyWatch) A software glitch in the government procurement system for contractor work exposed significant amounts of sensitive data of individuals and companies registered as federal contractors -- including Social Security numbers and ...
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Who's Spying Through Your Webcam? 3/15/2013

Please watch this! It's really important.

Another tip on top of the tips offered within the video, put a piece of black electrical tape over your webcam, pull it up when you need to use it and then place it back again to reuse.

http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/video/outrage-ove...
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