It's summer, the weather is starting to sizzle, and GovernmentVAR is taking the opportunity to look at what's hot in government now.

So, here are 50 compelling people, places, projects, technologies and initiatives in government that you're going to want to know about. These tips offer insights and clues to help piece together the puzzle that is government IT today.

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36: Lloyd Chapman

Sometimes loved, sometimes loathed, Lloyd Chapman, president of the American Small Business League, is nevertheless a tireless advocate for the "little guy." His tactics raise eyebrows, but they highlight how often contracts targeted for small businesses go to very large companies. He's Don Quixote a la D.C.