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We are pleased to have John join us and look forward to working with
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The software also analyzes media
coverage and other information to provide real-time feedback on the
effectiveness of communication campaigns and early intelligence on trends
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All sites of a political nature are to be found under NZ/Politics.

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Ehrlich , Jr.com or call 800-345-5572. For more
information about the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia , please visit
the Ethiopian Embassy's web site at http://www.

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TORONTO, Comnetix Inc (TSX: CXI), a
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announced that, as of January 24, 2005, John Manley, Canada's former Deputy
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The Congressman and the Ambassador also discussed Ethiopia's partnership
with the United States in the global war on terror. Ambassador Ayele extended an invitation to Congressman Smith to
visit Ethiopia again, an invitation which was accepted in principle,
contingent on the availability of travel dates.

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This is an especially gratifying award for Vocus president and CEO Rick
Rudman who is a Maryland native, attending Springbrook High School in Silver
Spring, and then Graduating from the University of Maryland after a four-year
tour of duty in the United States Air Force.
Vocus is helping public relations and government relations professionals
adapt to the new world order in communications by leveraging the power of the
Internet and the software -as-a-service business model. Other modules of the suite deliver contact management,
interactive e-mail campaigns, news monitoring, project and document management
and online pressroom and advocacy sites.

For information on the New Zealand Government and Government agencies.

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, the global leader in
on -demand software for public relations and government relations, today
announced that Vocus and president and CEO Rick Rudman received a Governor's
Citation from Maryland Governor Robert L. Vocus is a privately held company with headquarters in
suburban Washington D.
Ambassador Ayele began the discussion , at Congressman Smith's invitation,
with a brief synopsis of recent Ethiopian history, pointing out how his
country had thrown off the shackles of a Communist dictatorship less than 15
years ago , evolving into a competitive democracy with regular parliamentary
elections, a free press, and a free-market economy."
Congressman Smith gave the Ambassador a personal letter to convey to Prime
Minister Meles Zenawi, whom the Congressman met during a recent visit to Addis
Ababa.

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Governor Ehrlich Recognizes Vocus for Significant Contribution
to State's Economy

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WASHINGTON, His Excellency Kassahun Ayele, the
Ethiopian Ambassador to the United States, met last week on Capitol Hill with
Representative Christopher Smith (R-New Jersey), chairman of the House
International Relations Committee's subcommittee on Africa , Global Human
Rights, and International Operations. The most recent elections
resulted in opposition parties increasing their representation in the national
legislature from 12 to nearly 180 seats.

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A reproducible photograph of Congressman Smith and Ambassador Ayele can be
found at http://www.

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Statements made in this news release that relate to future plans, events
or performances are forward-looking statements.

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In his comments, the Governor recognized Vocus for its outstanding success
and its contribution to the Maryland economy as well as the company's
impressive growth over the past several years. Vocus software is delivered as an easy-
to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal
hardware , software or IT support. Manley was
appointed Deputy Prime Minister in January 2002 and given special
responsibility for security in response to 9/11.

About Comnetix Inc
Comnetix provides secure criminal identification and authentication
solutions to law enforcement agencies throughout North America.

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"It's an honor to be recognized by Governor Ehrlich and the state of
Maryland ," said Vocus, Inc. Vocus' web-based software helps companies meet today's
local and global corporate communications challenges, and to build and manage
relationships with reporters, analysts, elected officials and other key
audiences. Any statement in this release
containing words such as "believes ," "plans," "expects" or "intends" and other
statements that are not historical facts are forward -looking, and these
statements involve risks and uncertainties and are based on current
expectations . Congressman Smith is also vice chairman
of the full International Relations Committee.
The meeting was the first in which Congressman Smith and Ambassador Ayele
were able to sit at length to discuss events in Ethiopia and U.S.

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Vocus Receives Governor's Citation for Outstanding Growth and Success

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Manley was a Liberal Member of Parliament and a Cabinet Minister from 1993
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About Vocus, Inc.
Vocus is the global leader in on-demand software for public relations and
government relations. For
more information please visit http://www.

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Comnetix
offers multimode biometric identification solutions for use in areas such as
applicant screening, financial services, health care, transportation, airlines
and airports, casinos and gaming, and energy/utilities. Comnetix is also Canada's premier criminal background check company,
facilitating tens of thousands of criminal background checks each year through
its chain of ten offices across Canada.relations@comnetix. The Ambassador said that Ethiopia has
three interrelated goals: "peace, development, and democracy.jpg.

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in a formal ceremony at
the Maryland State House. Clients include
American Airlines, Lehman Brothers, New York State Health and Hospital
Corporation, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Toronto
Police Services Board , Boston Police Department and the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police.

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During this time he held nine Cabinet Posts under the 26th
Ministry -- Government of Jean Chretien, the most recent of which was as
Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 through 2003.

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Although the House of Representatives had recessed only hours before after
a marathon , all-night session, Chairman Smith received Ambassador Ayele in his
office, and the two engaged in conversation for almost an hour and a half.

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John Manley Former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Joins Comnetix Inc as Special Advisor

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We look forward to adding to this
success and earning the admiration of our fellow citizens here in our home
state. Vocus provides the
only totally integrated on-demand software suite for managing relationships
and communications with reporters, analysts, elected officials and other key
public contacts. Vocus has received broad industry
recognition and is used around the world by more than 1,000 organizations in
five languages.

In his capacity as special
advisor, Manley will advise and counsel the Company on various matters,
including matters related to homeland security both in Canada and the United
States. Both men agreed that future meetings should occur on a
more frequent basis, noting that friendly dialogue is a key component of
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"We are proud of
the contribution we have made to the community through the hard work of our
employees and the success of our company. Its award-winning software helps customers manage media relations,
news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms
and government relations activities. Scullion, Comnetix CEO, said, "As we continue to advance on our
strategic plan , the immeasurable knowledge and practical experience John
gained during his illustrious career as Minister of Industry, Foreign Affairs,
Infrastructure and Crown Corporations, Finance and finally as Deputy Prime
Minister, will provide an invaluable amount of insight on the various business
concerns inherent to the security industry, as well as relevant governmental
matters.

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, Vocus, Inc. Consequently , actual results could differ materially from the
expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements.relations@comnetix.ethiopianembassy.

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The ceremony was attended by members of Governor
Ehrlich 's Cabinet and business leaders from across the state. The Vocus suite includes the world's largest continually
updated database of reporters, analysts and elected officials, totaling over
750,000 contacts. His career in the Cabinet began
as Minister of Industry, and progressed to Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
2000, Minister of Infrastructure and Crown Corporations, and Minister of
Finance , both in 2002.