Government Contracting

When the Angel of Death comes knocking we need Moses, not Pharaoh

September 16, 2012

A murky fog creeps along, choking the life out of the next generation and the most powerful nation on Earth stands powerless to stop it. Read More

Government Contracting: A Practical Way Forward on Climate Change & Corporate Responsibility

April 16, 2012

A responsible company holds itself accountable to shareholders, customers, employees, and society. Even in the face of the bruising it took on health care and the Read More

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