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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

WGHQ-AM donated to NPR affiliate

WGHQ-AM donated to NPR affiliate
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Maine Fire Dept. Under Review For Missing Funds

Maine Fire Dept. Under Review For Missing Funds
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ACLU, city agree to delay minority hiring lawsuit

ACLU, city agree to delay minority hiring lawsuit
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Allegheny County sheriff responds to lawsuit from Ross amputee - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County sheriff responds to lawsuit from Ross amputee - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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August Wilson Center employees petitions local officials to help the center

August Wilson Center employees petitions local officials to help the center
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Animal Friends Rescues 55 Cats & Dogs As Part Of Annual Event

Animal Friends Rescues 55 Cats & Dogs As Part Of Annual Event
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Top 5 Articles of 2013

Top 5 Articles of 2013
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Ex-NYPD Chief Kerik: My Attorney Helped Send Me to Prison

Ex-NYPD Chief Kerik: My Attorney Helped Send Me to Prison
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‘Music & Memory’: Nonprofit seeks iPod donations for nursing homes | Fox News

‘Music & Memory’: Nonprofit seeks iPod donations for nursing homes | Fox News
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Hollywood Nation: Taylor tops do-gooder list | Fox News Video

Hollywood Nation: Taylor tops do-gooder list | Fox News Video
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Sandy Hook School Shooting Crime Scene Photos

Sandy Hook School Shooting Crime Scene Photos
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Great moments in NIMBY-ism

Great moments in NIMBY-ism
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Top 10 stories from the 2013 budget battles

Top 10 stories from the 2013 budget battles
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Bill de Blasio On Horse-Drawn Carriage Industry: "It's Over"

Bill de Blasio On Horse-Drawn Carriage Industry: "It's Over"
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Desert Hot Springs Latest CA City Facing Bankruptcy from Pension Costs

Desert Hot Springs Latest CA City Facing Bankruptcy from Pension Costs
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Pennsylvania Volunteers Seeking to Unionize

Pennsylvania Volunteers Seeking to Unionize
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Federal investigation in Pittsburgh city affairs shows no conclusions at year’s end

Federal investigation in Pittsburgh city affairs shows no conclusions at year’s end
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Transition team turns in recommendations for Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Peduto’s administration

Transition team turns in recommendations for Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Peduto’s administration
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Mayor-elect Peduto picks Lestitian as chief administrative officer

Mayor-elect Peduto picks Lestitian as chief administrative officer
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City neighborhoods took nice step ahead with 2013 projects

City neighborhoods took nice step ahead with 2013 projects
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Peduto presents Pittsburgh 'blueprint'

Peduto presents Pittsburgh 'blueprint'
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Highmark, UPMC prepare for end of contract

Highmark, UPMC prepare for end of contract
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Monday, December 30, 2013

City Police And Firefighters Criticize Peduto Over Act 47 Financial Distress

City Police And Firefighters Criticize Peduto Over Act 47 Financial Distress
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UPMC, Highmark drop antitrust lawsuits

UPMC, Highmark drop antitrust lawsuits
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Fiery train derailment in North Dakota

Fiery train derailment in North Dakota
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Cop Told Newtown Medics: 'This will be the worst day of your life'

Cop Told Newtown Medics: 'This will be the worst day of your life'
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Corbett, British firm drop plans to privatize state lottery

Corbett, British firm drop plans to privatize state lottery
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Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Peduto planning “very expensive” inauguration

Pittsburgh Mayor-elect Peduto planning “very expensive” inauguration
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Judge says Duquesne Light will need a court order to quit service at August Wilson Center

Judge says Duquesne Light will need a court order to quit service at August Wilson Center
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Oversight board approves Pittsburgh's $481 million budget

Oversight board approves Pittsburgh's $481 million budget
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Peduto team to debut transition team ideas

Peduto team to debut transition team ideas
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Incoming Boston mayor, police clash over AR-15 proposal | Fox News

Incoming Boston mayor, police clash over AR-15 proposal | Fox News
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Florida Paramedics Adapt to Hotel Life - News - @ JEMS.com

Florida Paramedics Adapt to Hotel Life - News - @ JEMS.com
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Cost of Being Mayor? $650 Million, if He’s Rich - NYTimes.com

Cost of Being Mayor? $650 Million, if He’s Rich - NYTimes.com
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OPM: $274 Million Paid to Dead Federal Retirees Since 2011

OPM: $274 Million Paid to Dead Federal Retirees Since 2011
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2013: Fewest Police Deaths by Firearms Since 1887

2013: Fewest Police Deaths by Firearms Since 1887
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Top 10 Examples of Government Waste in 2013

Top 10 Examples of Government Waste in 2013
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Pittsburgh Mayor Ravenstahl appears to check out early | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh Mayor Ravenstahl appears to check out early | TribLIVE
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School mergers in Pa. so rare, effects unknown

School mergers in Pa. so rare, effects unknown
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Mayor-elect Peduto’s campaign chief Costa to lead operations

Mayor-elect Peduto’s campaign chief Costa to lead operations
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10 Commandments likely to stand another year outside Valley High

10 Commandments likely to stand another year outside Valley High
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Western Pa. municipalities shift budgets to deal with frequent snowfall

Western Pa. municipalities shift budgets to deal with frequent snowfall
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Pa. Turnpike toll hikes promote E-ZPass - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pa. Turnpike toll hikes promote E-ZPass - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Georgia pushes monthly fee for Lifeline phones | The Columbus Dispatch

Georgia pushes monthly fee for Lifeline phones | The Columbus Dispatch
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Money For Okla. Fire Gear Spent on Firefighter Pay, officials investigate

Money For Okla. Fire Gear Spent on Firefighter Pay, officials investigate
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'14 starts ominously for NJ casinos as gov watches

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Exposed: The Soviet Union spent $1 billion on mind-control program | News.com.au

Exposed: The Soviet Union spent $1 billion on mind-control program | News.com.au
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Distrust of government keeps school district consolidations at bay

Distrust of government keeps school district consolidations at bay
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August Wilson Center protector fights utilities shutoff

August Wilson Center protector fights utilities shutoff
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Boy Scouts opens ranks to gay youth Jan. 1

Boy Scouts opens ranks to gay youth Jan. 1
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10 years later, is Pittsburgh really climbing out of the red?

10 years later, is Pittsburgh really climbing out of the red?
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The cost of Clean Water Act is an unequal burden

The cost of Clean Water Act is an unequal burden
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Best of 2013: Pittsburgh's top news stories - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Best of 2013: Pittsburgh's top news stories - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Local Teen Makes It His Mission To Support Locks Of Love Charity

Local Teen Makes It His Mission To Support Locks Of Love Charity
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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Judge Ends Katrina Flooding Lawsuits against Feds

Judge Ends Katrina Flooding Lawsuits against Feds
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NYPD's Ray Kelly Oversaw Transformative Era in NY Policing

NYPD's Ray Kelly Oversaw Transformative Era in NY Policing
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Only a few serve US in office and in uniform

Only a few serve US in office and in uniform
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CTA buses top list of public red-light runners - chicagotribune.com

CTA buses top list of public red-light runners - chicagotribune.com
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The Enemies of Conservative Philanthropy

The Enemies of Conservative Philanthropy
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Pre-takeover West Penn Allegheny faulted for poor credit rating

Pre-takeover West Penn Allegheny faulted for poor credit rating
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Pennsylvania being hit with varying strains of flu

Pennsylvania being hit with varying strains of flu
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Rep. Murphy Hopes Mental Health Bill Will Prevent Future School Tragedies

Rep. Murphy Hopes Mental Health Bill Will Prevent Future School Tragedies
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Judge extends deadline for property tax rates

Judge extends deadline for property tax rates
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Some Allegheny County Employees Accused Of “Pension Spiking”

Some Allegheny County Employees Accused Of “Pension Spiking”
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Friday, December 27, 2013

Agent: FBI key in border agent Terry slaying

Agent: FBI key in border agent Terry slaying
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Urine detection system installed in Atlanta transit station... | www.wsbtv.com

Urine detection system installed in Atlanta transit station... | www.wsbtv.com
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Teachers union sinks to new low by boycotting the local United Way - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.

Teachers union sinks to new low by boycotting the local United Way - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.
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Connecticut State Police Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Report

Connecticut State Police Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Report
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CDC: More states reporting widespread flu - CNN.com

CDC: More states reporting widespread flu - CNN.com
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Does the Bell Toll for Excessive Public Pay? - Reason.com

Does the Bell Toll for Excessive Public Pay? - Reason.com
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Bankruptcy about politics rather than math | UTSanDiego.com

Bankruptcy about politics rather than math | UTSanDiego.com
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SD sued over sea lion stench | UTSanDiego.com

SD sued over sea lion stench | UTSanDiego.com
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‘Least extreme U.S. weather year ever?’ 2013 shatters the record for fewest U.S. tornadoes — 15% lower than previous record — 2013 also had the fewest U.S. forest fires since 1984 | Climate Depot

‘Least extreme U.S. weather year ever?’ 2013 shatters the record for fewest U.S. tornadoes — 15% lower than previous record — 2013 also had the fewest U.S. forest fires since 1984 | Climate Depot
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LA Woman Jailed for Calling 911 More than 400 Times - Firehouse

LA Woman Jailed for Calling 911 More than 400 Times - Firehouse
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EDITORIAL: Learn from Salem IAFF Fundraising Scam - Firehouse

EDITORIAL: Learn from Salem IAFF Fundraising Scam - Firehouse
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H1N1 Flu Virus Surfaces In Chicago « CBS Chicago

H1N1 Flu Virus Surfaces In Chicago « CBS Chicago
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NORAD Tracks Santa logs 19.58 million web visits

NORAD Tracks Santa logs 19.58 million web visits
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Inside America's Secret Atomic City - StumbleUpon

Inside America's Secret Atomic City - StumbleUpon
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Your Money in Pictures: The Top 5 Charts of 2013

Your Money in Pictures: The Top 5 Charts of 2013
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Detroit's abandoned buildings draw tourists instead of developers - latimes.com

Detroit's abandoned buildings draw tourists instead of developers - latimes.com
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Root Causes of Detroit’s Decline Should Not Go Ignored | Newgeography.com

Root Causes of Detroit’s Decline Should Not Go Ignored | Newgeography.com
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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Absolutely Stunning Glass Sculptures Of Deadly Viruses - StumbleUpon

Absolutely Stunning Glass Sculptures Of Deadly Viruses - StumbleUpon
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The Fallacy of Gun Buyback Programs - Gangs - POLICE Magazine

The Fallacy of Gun Buyback Programs - Gangs - POLICE Magazine
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Newsmaker: Pittsburgh's Yellow Duck (Video)

Newsmaker: Pittsburgh's Yellow Duck (Video)
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Sharks use Twitter to warn swimmers | Fox News

Sharks use Twitter to warn swimmers | Fox News
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Upcoming Federalist Society Faculty Conference Presentation on my Next Book – The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain

Upcoming Federalist Society Faculty Conference Presentation on my Next Book – The Grasping Hand: Kelo v. City of New London and the Limits of Eminent Domain
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Pouring Cheese on Icy Roads in (Where Else?) Wisconsin - NYTimes.com

Pouring Cheese on Icy Roads in (Where Else?) Wisconsin - NYTimes.com
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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Public Opinion Counts in DeKalb Fire Chief Choice

Public Opinion Counts in DeKalb Fire Chief Choice
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Community Revives Christmas Eve Dinner for Pa. Firefighters

Community Revives Christmas Eve Dinner for Pa. Firefighters
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Top Things to Donate to Animal Shelters - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com

Top Things to Donate to Animal Shelters - Yahoo Voices - voices.yahoo.com
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NEWSFLASH — Santa’s Reindeer Issued Permit from USDA to Enter the U.S.

NEWSFLASH — Santa’s Reindeer Issued Permit from USDA to Enter the U.S.
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Bill to Exempt Volunteer Responders From Obamacare Gathers Support

Bill to Exempt Volunteer Responders From Obamacare Gathers Support
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Atlantic City Calls SAFER Grant Ineffective - Firehouse

Atlantic City Calls SAFER Grant Ineffective - Firehouse
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Butler County Fire Chiefs Explore Firefighter Pool - Firehouse

Butler County Fire Chiefs Explore Firefighter Pool - Firehouse
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Public Safety Director Job Eliminated in Atlantic City - Firehouse

Public Safety Director Job Eliminated in Atlantic City - Firehouse
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Christmas Eve Tragedy Remembered After 100 Years - Firehouse

Christmas Eve Tragedy Remembered After 100 Years - Firehouse
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'It's a Wonderful Life' Once Investigated as Possible Communist Propaganda

'It's a Wonderful Life' Once Investigated as Possible Communist Propaganda
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Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Considerations for Children and Families:

Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Considerations for Children and Families:
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14 state teachers unions have almost $700 million in combined unfunded liabilities - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.

14 state teachers unions have almost $700 million in combined unfunded liabilities - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.
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Ghost of 2012 Chicago teachers’ strike hovers over Portland, where teachers may abandon their students

Ghost of 2012 Chicago teachers’ strike hovers over Portland, where teachers may abandon their students
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Scranton Firefighters Owed $10 Million in Backpay

Scranton Firefighters Owed $10 Million in Backpay
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New Castle settles suit by former chief

New Castle settles suit by former chief
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Monday, December 23, 2013

The Salvation Army Dancers | CNS News

The Salvation Army Dancers | CNS News
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Judge rules Geneva College does not have to provide coverage for contraception - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Judge rules Geneva College does not have to provide coverage for contraception - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Field Operations Guide

Field Operations Guide
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Pennsylvania budget sees big shortfall

Pennsylvania budget sees big shortfall
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In Allegheny County capital budget, some districts are left out - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In Allegheny County capital budget, some districts are left out - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sunday, December 22, 2013

Philanthropy and drinking becoming a good mix at bars | Fox News

Philanthropy and drinking becoming a good mix at bars | Fox News
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75 state employees paid to work two public jobs at the same time: Cost? Nearly $500,000 | syracuse.com

75 state employees paid to work two public jobs at the same time: Cost? Nearly $500,000 | syracuse.com
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The next Detroit? Atlantic City and Las Vegas facing catastrophi - New York News

The next Detroit? Atlantic City and Las Vegas facing catastrophi - New York News
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Future brightens for Alle-Kiski Commuter Rail project

Future brightens for Alle-Kiski Commuter Rail project
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COLA critics renew crusade to reform state lawmakers’ pay raises

COLA critics renew crusade to reform state lawmakers’ pay raises
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Thousands of dollars worth of donated toys ruined by flood in Salvation Army | Local News - WTAE Home

Thousands of dollars worth of donated toys ruined by flood in Salvation Army | Local News - WTAE Home
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Which EM agencies use social media and which do not?

Which EM agencies use social media and which do not?
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How to Handle an Event Using Twitter

How to Handle an Event Using Twitter
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Saturday, December 21, 2013

See inside $11.5M doomsday bunker built to be average family home | Mail Online

See inside $11.5M doomsday bunker built to be average family home | Mail Online
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FEMA envisions base camps in Puerto Rico or Virgin Islands for its emergency responders | Government Security News

FEMA envisions base camps in Puerto Rico or Virgin Islands for its emergency responders | Government Security News
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Honolulu Firefighters to Get 18 Percent Pay Raise

Honolulu Firefighters to Get 18 Percent Pay Raise
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Iron Pumping R.I. Firefighter's Disability Pension Halted

Iron Pumping R.I. Firefighter's Disability Pension Halted
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Exclusive clubhouse being restored for anniversary of 1889 Johnstown disaster

Exclusive clubhouse being restored for anniversary of 1889 Johnstown disaster
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On anniversary of Pan Am plane crash over Scotland, victim’s family reflects on path they took to heal

On anniversary of Pan Am plane crash over Scotland, victim’s family reflects on path they took to heal
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Unruly Crowd Causes Commotion At Salvation Army Toy Distribution

Unruly Crowd Causes Commotion At Salvation Army Toy Distribution
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What Does Sriracha-geddon Say About California's Business Climate? - Reason.com

What Does Sriracha-geddon Say About California's Business Climate? - Reason.com
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Friday, December 20, 2013

Postal Service Lost Millions to Worker Kickbacks, Bribes

Postal Service Lost Millions to Worker Kickbacks, Bribes
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Catholic groups win permanent injunction against portion of Affordable Care Act

Catholic groups win permanent injunction against portion of Affordable Care Act
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What Pittsburgh Can Teach The Rest Of The Country About Living Well

What Pittsburgh Can Teach The Rest Of The Country About Living Well
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NJ “Public Servant” Lands Sixth Government Job, Total Salary Approaching $300,000 - Hit & Run : Reason.com

NJ “Public Servant” Lands Sixth Government Job, Total Salary Approaching $300,000 - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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NJ Treasurer Rips VFD for $700k

NJ Treasurer Rips VFD for $700k
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Pension bill could save Allegheny County $1.1 billion

Pension bill could save Allegheny County $1.1 billion
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The big swindle: In lotteries, the poor are the biggest losers - CNN.com

The big swindle: In lotteries, the poor are the biggest losers - CNN.com
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CBO Shows Top 40% Pay More Than 100% of Taxes | Heartlander Magazine

CBO Shows Top 40% Pay More Than 100% of Taxes | Heartlander Magazine
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Pittsburgh Promise receives $1M gift

Pittsburgh Promise receives $1M gift
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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Financing set, construction nears on Gardens at Market Square | TribLIVE

Financing set, construction nears on Gardens at Market Square | TribLIVE
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Pittsburgh school board approves looking into buying August Wilson Center - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh school board approves looking into buying August Wilson Center - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Police commander files suit against Pittsburgh claiming discrimination - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Police commander files suit against Pittsburgh claiming discrimination - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Thousands of dollars wasted on unused alarms for elderly | Investigations - WTAE Home

Thousands of dollars wasted on unused alarms for elderly | Investigations - WTAE Home
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Detroit's New Mayor Given Daily Duties by Emergency Manager Orr

Detroit's New Mayor Given Daily Duties by Emergency Manager Orr
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NYC Mayor Bloomberg: Pension Costs Put City on Dangerous Path

NYC Mayor Bloomberg: Pension Costs Put City on Dangerous Path
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Marshall supervisors hold hearings on development

Marshall supervisors hold hearings on development
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The Case That Could Topple Obamacare

The Case That Could Topple Obamacare
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LA Sheriff's Department Admits Hiring 80 Problem Officers; May Not Be Able to Fire Them

LA Sheriff's Department Admits Hiring 80 Problem Officers; May Not Be Able to Fire Them
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Gallup: Record High (72 Percent) Say “Big Government” Biggest Threat To US

Gallup: Record High (72 Percent) Say “Big Government” Biggest Threat To US
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Have Pennsylvania districts been hoarding millions while blaming Gov. Corbett for layoffs, program cuts? - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.

Have Pennsylvania districts been hoarding millions while blaming Gov. Corbett for layoffs, program cuts? - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.
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Disaster Response Must Have Optically Important Aspects

Disaster Response Must Have Optically Important Aspects
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Abolishing DHS--A Counter View

Abolishing DHS--A Counter View
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Alaska Purchasing Emergency Food Supplies

Alaska Purchasing Emergency Food Supplies
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Pa. budget chief warns of little wiggle room to narrow gaping state deficit

Pa. budget chief warns of little wiggle room to narrow gaping state deficit
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Munhall budget barely passes, may reopen in January

Munhall budget barely passes, may reopen in January
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Red Kettle figures remain low | TribLIVE

Red Kettle figures remain low | TribLIVE
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Former Homeland Security Inspector General target of abuse complaints

Former Homeland Security Inspector General target of abuse complaints
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Penn State's Baldwin: Spanier lied on abuse scandal

Penn State's Baldwin: Spanier lied on abuse scandal
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Fixing Detroit: America's comeback city? | Fox News

Fixing Detroit: America's comeback city? | Fox News
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Hampton Twp. budget proposal keeps taxes steady | TribLIVE

Hampton Twp. budget proposal keeps taxes steady | TribLIVE
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UPMC: Access will be nearly universal

UPMC: Access will be nearly universal
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Corbett inks Pa. child-abuse bills | Local News - WTAE Home

Corbett inks Pa. child-abuse bills | Local News - WTAE Home
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Audit: Beaver County sheriff failed to charge for gun permits

Audit: Beaver County sheriff failed to charge for gun permits
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NCIS agent pleads guilty to bribery charges in Navy scandal - News - Stripes

NCIS agent pleads guilty to bribery charges in Navy scandal - News - Stripes
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Lottery winner gives away entire $40 million jackpot to charity

Lottery winner gives away entire $40 million jackpot to charity
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Mayor-elect Peduto makes peculiar request to President Obama

Mayor-elect Peduto makes peculiar request to President Obama
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Nurses for ACMH make union switch

Nurses for ACMH make union switch
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Elizabeth Township OKs lower tax rate

Elizabeth Township OKs lower tax rate
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More than 1,500 apply for 32 spots in Peduto’s administration

More than 1,500 apply for 32 spots in Peduto’s administration
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White Oak retires loan, balances budget

White Oak retires loan, balances budget
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Pleasant Hills adopts spending plan with $1M deficit

Pleasant Hills adopts spending plan with $1M deficit
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West Mifflin OKs budget, reduces real estate taxes

West Mifflin OKs budget, reduces real estate taxes
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Lincoln reduces taxes for 2nd year

Lincoln reduces taxes for 2nd year
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Ex-Pittsburgh police chief Nate Harper appeals pension cancellation

Ex-Pittsburgh police chief Nate Harper appeals pension cancellation
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McCandless approves 2014 budget

McCandless approves 2014 budget
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County passes $50M capital spending plan

County passes $50M capital spending plan
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Consol to use electric engines for airport drilling

Consol to use electric engines for airport drilling
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Teacher Drug Testing Bill Advances In Harrisburg

Teacher Drug Testing Bill Advances In Harrisburg
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Judge To Hear Penn State Legal Defense Issue

Judge To Hear Penn State Legal Defense Issue
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Auditor General To Unveil Minimum Wage Proposal

Auditor General To Unveil Minimum Wage Proposal
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Gov’t Waste: Back Pay For 'Non-Essential' Employees During Shutdown Cost $2.5 Billion | CNS News

Gov’t Waste: Back Pay For 'Non-Essential' Employees During Shutdown Cost $2.5 Billion | CNS News
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Russia plans new ICBM to replace Cold War 'Satan' missile - Yahoo News Canada

Russia plans new ICBM to replace Cold War 'Satan' missile - Yahoo News Canada
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"Wastebook" report singles out $30B in federal spending - CBS News

"Wastebook" report singles out $30B in federal spending - CBS News
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Monday, December 16, 2013

State Police issue report on school safety

State Police issue report on school safety
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As NORAD tracks Santa, critics track NORAD - U.S. - Stripes

As NORAD tracks Santa, critics track NORAD - U.S. - Stripes
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Sunday, December 15, 2013

The Bill of Rights — The Patriot Post

The Bill of Rights — The Patriot Post
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Market Competition, Political Constraint, and Managerial Practice in Public, Nonprofit, and Private American Hospitals

Market Competition, Political Constraint, and Managerial Practice in Public, Nonprofit, and Private American Hospitals
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Court Pension Ruling Gives Detroit New Hope

Court Pension Ruling Gives Detroit New Hope
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Mike Rowe on the Hidden Cost of Compliance - Reason.com

Mike Rowe on the Hidden Cost of Compliance - Reason.com
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Who Really Betrayed Detroit? by Steven Malanga - City Journal

Who Really Betrayed Detroit? by Steven Malanga - City Journal
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Binding Arbitration Has Hurt, Not Helped, Struggling Cities - Investors.com

Binding Arbitration Has Hurt, Not Helped, Struggling Cities - Investors.com
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Bankrupt San Bernardino Spends $1 Million on Police Raises

Bankrupt San Bernardino Spends $1 Million on Police Raises
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Do other big city balance sheets resemble Detroit’s? | Public Sector Inc

Do other big city balance sheets resemble Detroit’s? | Public Sector Inc
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Atlantic City to Pay 51 Firefighters Few More Weeks

Atlantic City to Pay 51 Firefighters Few More Weeks
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Road crew ‘abducts’ motorists in tunnels

Road crew ‘abducts’ motorists in tunnels
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Zoning changes proposed for Robinson draw dissent

Zoning changes proposed for Robinson draw dissent
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Green Tree council keeps tax rate at 3.61 mills in new budget

Green Tree council keeps tax rate at 3.61 mills in new budget
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Ravenstahl backs Pittsburgh pension changes Peduto, Huss oppose - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ravenstahl backs Pittsburgh pension changes Peduto, Huss oppose - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Tour unveils renewed towers - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Tour unveils renewed towers - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Allegheny County's Park gas offer includes $3.5 million bonus

Allegheny County's Park gas offer includes $3.5 million bonus
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Polar plunge: Freezing for a reason

Polar plunge: Freezing for a reason
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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Harper To Lose $63,000 Pension For Guilty Plea

Harper To Lose $63,000 Pension For Guilty Plea
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Allegheny County calls closing time at Blawnox bar over unpaid drink tax

Allegheny County calls closing time at Blawnox bar over unpaid drink tax
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Ravenstahl votes for pension change opposed by mayor-elect

Ravenstahl votes for pension change opposed by mayor-elect
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LAPD to Officers on Duty: Buckle Up, It's the Rule

LAPD to Officers on Duty: Buckle Up, It's the Rule
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Jury Acquits Ex-New Orleans Officer in Retrial Over Post-Katrina Shooting Death

Jury Acquits Ex-New Orleans Officer in Retrial Over Post-Katrina Shooting Death
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TSA wants to monitor movement of railcars carrying hazardous materials

TSA wants to monitor movement of railcars carrying hazardous materials
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Pittsburgh police officers honored for helping one of their own | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh police officers honored for helping one of their own | TribLIVE
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PWSA passes 2014 budget that reflects rate hikes

PWSA passes 2014 budget that reflects rate hikes
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No-kill shelter seeks volunteers, donations and homes for felines

No-kill shelter seeks volunteers, donations and homes for felines
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Former Pittsburgh Police Chief Harper loses pension

Former Pittsburgh Police Chief Harper loses pension
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Friday, December 13, 2013

Christie Appointee Resigns Over Huge Traffic Jam to NYC

Christie Appointee Resigns Over Huge Traffic Jam to NYC
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Fonda Foundation Not So Charitable, Records Show | The Smoking Gun

Fonda Foundation Not So Charitable, Records Show | The Smoking Gun
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Beneath Yellowstone, a volcano that could wipe out U.S.

Beneath Yellowstone, a volcano that could wipe out U.S.
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Thursday, December 12, 2013

Budget deal entails higher pension contributions from future federal workers

Budget deal entails higher pension contributions from future federal workers
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Mich. County Forking Out $1.2M for Radio Upgrades

Mich. County Forking Out $1.2M for Radio Upgrades
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Bills Introduced to Exempt Volunteer Depts. from Affordable Care Act

Bills Introduced to Exempt Volunteer Depts. from Affordable Care Act
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NTSB: Asiana Crash Victim was Run Over Twice by Rescue Vehicles

NTSB: Asiana Crash Victim was Run Over Twice by Rescue Vehicles
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Arbitration meeting near to determine Shaler teacher salaries

Arbitration meeting near to determine Shaler teacher salaries
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McCandless couple’s charity helps out ‘Just for Kicks’

McCandless couple’s charity helps out ‘Just for Kicks’
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$50.4M capital budget for Allegheny County advances

$50.4M capital budget for Allegheny County advances
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Teach For America contract faces skeptical Pittsburgh School Board members

Teach For America contract faces skeptical Pittsburgh School Board members
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Local officials praise state's new method of collecting earned income tax

Local officials praise state's new method of collecting earned income tax
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Pittsburgh council orders change in domestic violence policy

Pittsburgh council orders change in domestic violence policy
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CMU receives $10M gift from Heinz Endowments

CMU receives $10M gift from Heinz Endowments
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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Cranberry EMS opens new station

Cranberry EMS opens new station
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Mayor-elect Bill Peduto says city needs to be proactive in fixing snow fleet shortage | Investigations - WTAE Home

Mayor-elect Bill Peduto says city needs to be proactive in fixing snow fleet shortage | Investigations - WTAE Home
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My Way News - Pension crisis endangers Chicago's future

My Way News - Pension crisis endangers Chicago's future
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Result hazy as historic-building vote nears

Result hazy as historic-building vote nears
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Guns and Hoses Foundation Donates $10,000 to Family of Texas Police Chief

Guns and Hoses Foundation Donates $10,000 to Family of Texas Police Chief
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Division breakdown of city snow trucks out of service | WTAE Home - Investigations

Division breakdown of city snow trucks out of service | WTAE Home - Investigations
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Pittsburgh Foundation makes emergency challenge pledge for food banks

Pittsburgh Foundation makes emergency challenge pledge for food banks
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Red light cameras approved in Pittsburgh

Red light cameras approved in Pittsburgh
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City calls UPMC’s claim of no employees a ‘charade’

City calls UPMC’s claim of no employees a ‘charade’
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Port Vue ready to approve budget

Port Vue ready to approve budget
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Hill District nonprofit’s finances are taking another dive

Hill District nonprofit’s finances are taking another dive
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National briefs: U.S. lost $10.5 billion on GM bailout

National briefs: U.S. lost $10.5 billion on GM bailout
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Monday, December 9, 2013

State reps ask Attorney General to investigate UPMC nonprofit status

State reps ask Attorney General to investigate UPMC nonprofit status
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IRS Proposes New Rules To Regulate Non-Profit Political Activity

IRS Proposes New Rules To Regulate Non-Profit Political Activity
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Sunday, December 8, 2013

Refusing Vaccination Puts Others At Risk - Reason.com

Refusing Vaccination Puts Others At Risk - Reason.com
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6 detained in Mexico theft of radioactive material

6 detained in Mexico theft of radioactive material
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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Tom Ridge to testify at Dec. 12 hearing about leadership vacancies at DHS

Tom Ridge to testify at Dec. 12 hearing about leadership vacancies at DHS
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Friday, December 6, 2013

Six admitted to Mexico hospital suspects in cobalt-60 theft | Fox News

Six admitted to Mexico hospital suspects in cobalt-60 theft | Fox News
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UFCW Hypocrisy On Display (Again): Two Unions Fight Over Unionizing UFCW Workers… | RedState

UFCW Hypocrisy On Display (Again): Two Unions Fight Over Unionizing UFCW Workers… | RedState
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Pittsburgh Foundation’s Wishbook features 48 nonprofits

Pittsburgh Foundation’s Wishbook features 48 nonprofits
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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Salvation Army giving slower this year - Pittsburgh Business Times

Salvation Army giving slower this year - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Administration Plans to Cut ICBMs

Administration Plans to Cut ICBMs
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Secret bunker under Prague hotel opens to public | Fox News

Secret bunker under Prague hotel opens to public | Fox News
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Volcano Sends Pillar Of Fire 1,000m Into Sky

Volcano Sends Pillar Of Fire 1,000m Into Sky
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Nonprofits’ fiscal issues investigated by state Attorney General Kane

Nonprofits’ fiscal issues investigated by state Attorney General Kane
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Haiti relief organizations gather here to cooperate

Haiti relief organizations gather here to cooperate
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Monday, December 2, 2013

Ban on Public TV Political Ads Ruled Legal

Ban on Public TV Political Ads Ruled Legal
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Sunday, December 1, 2013

At least 4 dead as Metro-North passenger train derails in New York City | Fox News

At least 4 dead as Metro-North passenger train derails in New York City | Fox News
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Pittsburgh-area Big Brothers program short on male mentors

Pittsburgh-area Big Brothers program short on male mentors
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Older volunteers leave big shoes to fill

Older volunteers leave big shoes to fill
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Nonprofit offers foster boarding for deployed soldiers' dogs - U.S. - Stripes

Nonprofit offers foster boarding for deployed soldiers' dogs - U.S. - Stripes
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FEMA Moving Forward on Flood Insurance Hikes

FEMA Moving Forward on Flood Insurance Hikes
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I am an assistant professor of public administration and the director of public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have over 30 years of experience in public safety and disaster management and 25 years as a teacher, instructor and professor.
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