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		<title>GIS Day 2009</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=10</link> 
		<description>GIS Day 2009, is a County sponsored, countywide event, that brings together several County Departments, local cities, colleges, universities, and private industry, to demonstrate the latest in geographic information systems technologies.  These electronic mapping and geospatial technologies are being used to solve issues of safety and efficiency throughout the County.</description>
		
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		<title>GIS Day 2008</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=62</link> 
		<description>GIS Day festivities taking place November 19, 2008 at the Central Mall of the Hall of Adminitration, downtown Los Angeles.</description>
		
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		<title>DPSS News Pilot</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=1</link> 
		<description>The DPSS News application is now in pilot.</description>
		
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		<title>Announcing LEADER RFI</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=61</link> 
		<description>This is to announce that the County has released an RFI regarding LEADER maintenence and operations.</description>
		
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		<title>Torres-Martinez Tribal TANF (TMTT) Web Site</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=38</link> 
		<description>DPSS is pleased to announce the release of the new Torres-Martinez Tribal TANF (TMTT) web site located on the DPSS Portal.  The web page allows DPSS staff and the public to access information regarding Tribal TANF.  The site provides access to fact sheet, link to forms, posters, and information on resources and services available to Native American Indian families.</description>
		
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		<title>LRS Update</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=5</link> 
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		<title>LRS Request for Proposals (RFP): Addendum Number Nine</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=66</link> 
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		<title>LRS Request for Proposals (RFP):  Addendum Number Eight</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=60</link> 
		<description>Addendum Number Eight to RFP # ESD 07-02 has been released.</description>
		
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		<title>Addendum Number Seven to RFP # ESD 07-02</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=58</link> 
		<description>Addendum Number Seven to RFP # ESD 07-02 was released on June 30, 2008.</description>
		
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		<title>LEADER Build #214 Relese Notes</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=52</link> 
		<description>The Release Notes for LEADER Build #214 dated 04/25/08 have been posted to the Diligence Library:</description>
		
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		<title>Archived Documents from Addendum Five - April 8, 2008</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=50</link> 
		<description>Addendum Number Five to RFP # ESD 07-02 and all Request for Proposals (RFP) sections and appendices updated by Addendum Number Five are posted to the LEADER Replacement System Project website at: http://www.ladpss.org/dpss/LRS_RFP/default.cfm.</description>
		
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		<title>LEADER Replacement System Request for Proposals (RFP) - Proposal Submission Deadline Change</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=48</link> 
		<description>The proposal submission deadline for RFP #ESD 07-02 is postponed to May 2008.</description>
		
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		<title>Addendum Number Four to RFP # ESD 07-02</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=46</link> 
		<description>Addendum Number Four to RFP # ESD 07-02 has been posted to the LEADER Replacement System Project website</description>
		
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		<title>Addendum Number Three to RFP # ESD 07-02</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=44</link> 
		<description>This is in in reference to Addendum Number Three to RFP # ESD 07-02.  All Request for Proposals (RFP) sections and appendices updated by Addendum Number Three and this transmittal letter are posted to the LEADER Replacement System Project website at: http://www.ladpss.org/dpss/LRS_RFP/default.cfm.</description>
		
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		<title>LEADER REPLACEMENT SYSTEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) - ADDENDUM NUMBER TWO</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=43</link> 
		<description>Addendum Number Two to RFP # ESD 07-02. All Request for Proposals (RFP) sections and appendices updated by Addendum Number Two are posted to the LEADER Replacement System Project website.</description>
		
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		<title>Security Documents for LRS RFP</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=42</link> 
		<description>Documents about the current County, State, and federal policies, standards, and guidelines for information security have been posted to the LRS RFP web site.</description>
		
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		<title>Detailed Design Specifications: Framework</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=39</link> 
		<description>This is a follow up regarding access to the PowerBuilder code in the diligence library. It seems that some parties have not been able to locate the framework or common graphical elements used in conjunction with this code.</description>
		
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		<title>LEADER PowerBuilder Code</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=37</link> 
		<description>The LEADER PowerBuilder code now available as a Zip file that can be downloaded at your convenience.</description>
		
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		<title>Customer Service Center Fact Sheet</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=35</link> 
		<description>Information on the DPSS Customer Service Center (CSC) is available.</description>
		
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		<title>Diligence Library Update</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=34</link> 
		<description>Documentation for EBT development is now avaliable in the Diligence Library.</description>
		
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		<title>LEADER REPLACEMENT SYSTEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) ADDENDUM NUMBER ONE</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=32</link> 
		<description>Addendum Number One to RFP # ESD 07-02 has been released.</description>
		
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		<title>Updates to Diligence Library for Existing LEADER</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=33</link> 
		<description>Materials related to training for LEADER and Power Builder code are now available in the Diligence Library.</description>
		
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		<title>REMINDERS FOR THE LEADER REPLACEMENT SYSTEM (LRS) RFP # ESD 07-02)</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=31</link> 
		<description>Please be reminded that the mandatory Proposers&apos; Conference will be held on Monday, December 17, 2007.</description>
		
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		<title>Lotus Festival 2008</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=59</link> 
		<description>31st Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park on Saturday, July 12, 2008.</description>
		
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		<title>Friends Serving Friends - Annual Homeless Feed</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=40</link> 
		<description>On Saturday, February 23, 2008, Toy Loan &amp; Volunteer Services will be once again on Skid Row (Towne Ave between 6th &amp; 5th) helping to serve a hot meal to almost 3,000 expected individuals and families at this event. Please join us for another great opportunity to serve. Contact your Office Volunteer Liaison or Rafael Navarro, Departmental Volunteer Coordinator for more information (213) 744-4348.</description>
		
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		<title>Adopt-A-Family</title> 
		<link>http://dpss.lacounty.gov/rss/article.cfm?article=24</link> 
		<description>Sponsors are provided with the &quot;adoptee&apos;s&quot; contact information along with their &quot;wish list&quot; of requested items. These items range from grocery items, clothing, gift wishes, or toy requests.</description>
		
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