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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Baldwin Borough pays $25,000 to female officer to settle comp time dispute

Baldwin Borough pays $25,000 to female officer to settle comp time dispute
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Thousands of Free School Lunches Skipped Each Day in D.C. Area | NBC4 Washington

Thousands of Free School Lunches Skipped Each Day in D.C. Area | NBC4 Washington
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D.C. Firefighters Transport Patient in Engine - News - @ JEMS.com

D.C. Firefighters Transport Patient in Engine - News - @ JEMS.com
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Houston City Council passes controversial Equal Rights Ordinance | News - Home

Houston City Council passes controversial Equal Rights Ordinance | News - Home
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Strip District designated National Historic District

Strip District designated National Historic District
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Oahu Looking to End EMS Woes - Firehouse

Oahu Looking to End EMS Woes - Firehouse
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Ross committee offers discount program to fire company volunteers | TribLIVE

Ross committee offers discount program to fire company volunteers | TribLIVE
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Use School Reserves to Fund Pensions

Use School Reserves to Fund Pensions
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Duquesne school receiver predicts enrollment will remain K-6

Duquesne school receiver predicts enrollment will remain K-6
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Intern steps up as interim Ford City manager

Intern steps up as interim Ford City manager
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Bad cookie who embezzled almost $370,000 from Girl Scouts sentenced to prison - The Week

Bad cookie who embezzled almost $370,000 from Girl Scouts sentenced to prison - The Week
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Survey: Detroit Needs $850 Million Just to Clear Abandoned Homes

Survey: Detroit Needs $850 Million Just to Clear Abandoned Homes
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

New York's Next Public Safety Revolution by Nicole Gelinas, City Journal Spring 2014

New York's Next Public Safety Revolution by Nicole Gelinas, City Journal Spring 2014
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Pittsburgh police receive 250 free tickets to Rod Stewart, Santana concert at Consol Energy Center | Local News - WTAE Home

Pittsburgh police receive 250 free tickets to Rod Stewart, Santana concert at Consol Energy Center | Local News - WTAE Home
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Little Rock school district to make teachers wear underwear | The Daily Caller

Little Rock school district to make teachers wear underwear | The Daily Caller
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Pittsburgh police receive 250 free tickets to Rod Stewart, Santana concert

Pittsburgh police receive 250 free tickets to Rod Stewart, Santana concert
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Katrina Mayor Ray Nagin Must Forfeit $500K

Katrina Mayor Ray Nagin Must Forfeit $500K
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L.A. Unified shifting 'teacher jails' to homes - Los Angeles Times

L.A. Unified shifting 'teacher jails' to homes - Los Angeles Times
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New Costs From Health Law Snarl Union Contract Talks - WSJ.com

New Costs From Health Law Snarl Union Contract Talks - WSJ.com
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Plan For City Gun Shops Would Limit Sites, Require Sales Be Taped « CBS Chicago

Plan For City Gun Shops Would Limit Sites, Require Sales Be Taped « CBS Chicago
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Teacher who has been threatening colleagues for 15 years has her license revoked – at least for five years - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.

Teacher who has been threatening colleagues for 15 years has her license revoked – at least for five years - EAGnews.org powered by Education Action Group Foundation, Inc.
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Johnstown to renovate its flood museum

Johnstown to renovate its flood museum
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County hires firm to curb employee sick-leave abuse - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

County hires firm to curb employee sick-leave abuse - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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U.S. Steel's property tax accords soften blow to neighbors - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

U.S. Steel's property tax accords soften blow to neighbors - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Some Unhappy With Dormont Pool’s New Management

Some Unhappy With Dormont Pool’s New Management
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CFPB Scraps Employee Reviews To Avoid 'Discrimination' | The Daily Caller

CFPB Scraps Employee Reviews To Avoid 'Discrimination' | The Daily Caller
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Monday, May 26, 2014

Organisational features and their effect on the perceived performance of emergency management organisations

Organisational features and their effect on the perceived performance of emergency management organisations
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Selected leadership demographics as predictors of continuity planning

Selected leadership demographics as predictors of continuity planning
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Framing disaster resilience: The implications of the diverse conceptualisations of "bouncing back"

Framing disaster resilience: The implications of the diverse conceptualisations of "bouncing back"
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Qualitative research can improve understandings about disaster preparedness for independent older adults in the community

Qualitative research can improve understandings about disaster preparedness for independent older adults in the community
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Sunday, May 25, 2014

D.C. Fire Chief Changes Sick Day Policy | NBC4 Washington

D.C. Fire Chief Changes Sick Day Policy | NBC4 Washington
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Sandusky Charity Seeks To Transfer Funds

Sandusky Charity Seeks To Transfer Funds
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Friday, May 23, 2014

Nanny State: Virginia Hoses Down Car Wash Fundraisers

Nanny State: Virginia Hoses Down Car Wash Fundraisers
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Johnstown Flood Museum plans $3.45M upgrade

Johnstown Flood Museum plans $3.45M upgrade
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Pittsburgh teacher absenteeism called 'startling' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh teacher absenteeism called 'startling' - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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50 highest-paid City of Pittsburgh employees

50 highest-paid City of Pittsburgh employees
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Ex-Mt. Oliver Police Chief Facing Theft, Forgery Charges

Ex-Mt. Oliver Police Chief Facing Theft, Forgery Charges
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Hour-long court hearing fails to resolve future of August Wilson Center

Hour-long court hearing fails to resolve future of August Wilson Center
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Winkenwerder out at Highmark

Winkenwerder out at Highmark
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Planned Homeland Security headquarters, long delayed and over budget, now in doubt - The Washington Post

Planned Homeland Security headquarters, long delayed and over budget, now in doubt - The Washington Post
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3 Killer B’s of Government Effectiveness - Promising Practices - Management - GovExec.com

3 Killer B’s of Government Effectiveness - Promising Practices - Management - GovExec.com
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Your City Might Start Paying You to Be Late for Work - Promising Practices - Management - GovExec.com

Your City Might Start Paying You to Be Late for Work - Promising Practices - Management - GovExec.com
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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

8 Puzzling Sales Tax Rules - Hit & Run : Reason.com

8 Puzzling Sales Tax Rules - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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This memo shows that the VA knew of records manipulation in 2010

This memo shows that the VA knew of records manipulation in 2010
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Interactive tool: Try your hand at balancing the budget

Interactive tool: Try your hand at balancing the budget
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New Study Ranks Pittsburgh No. 2 Safest City For Pedestrians « CBS Pittsburgh

New Study Ranks Pittsburgh No. 2 Safest City For Pedestrians « CBS Pittsburgh
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Watchdog: Julián Castro’s San Antonio misused HUD money - Jon Prior - POLITICO.com

Watchdog: Julián Castro’s San Antonio misused HUD money - Jon Prior - POLITICO.com
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LGA Lyceum: How can municipalities work together to provide professional police services?

LGA Lyceum: How can municipalities work together to provide professional police services?
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Tribune-Review News

Tribune-Review News
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Pittsburgh police buy wheelchair-friendly van | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh police buy wheelchair-friendly van | TribLIVE
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Federal workers hold on to jobs despite blatant misconduct

Federal workers hold on to jobs despite blatant misconduct
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IRS papers contradict Lois Lerner story as many groups still await tax-exempt reply

IRS papers contradict Lois Lerner story as many groups still await tax-exempt reply
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Golden Hammer: Sole-source watches save agency time, not money - Washington Times

Golden Hammer: Sole-source watches save agency time, not money - Washington Times
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FOX NEWS FIRST: Team Obama warned on vets scandal in 2008- VA inspector general's office was reportedly told of wait lists last year

FOX NEWS FIRST: Team Obama warned on vets scandal in 2008- VA inspector general's office was reportedly told of wait lists last year
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Ham radio: Old technology gets new respect | Fox News

Ham radio: Old technology gets new respect | Fox News
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Big Government wastes charity, as well as taxpayer money | Human Events

Big Government wastes charity, as well as taxpayer money | Human Events
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Monday, May 19, 2014

Part-Time Firefighters Allowed to Organize in Pennsylvania

Part-Time Firefighters Allowed to Organize in Pennsylvania
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Action News Investigation: City's lack of inventory creates opportunity for thieves

Action News Investigation: City's lack of inventory creates opportunity for thieves
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Steelers, SEA reach an agreement for expansion of Heinz Field

Steelers, SEA reach an agreement for expansion of Heinz Field
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City of Pittsburgh and Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics reach contract agreement - Pittsburgh Business Times

City of Pittsburgh and Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics reach contract agreement - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Sunday, May 18, 2014

At $6.5 million, Romoff tops UPMC compensation list

At $6.5 million, Romoff tops UPMC compensation list
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Urban Land Institute panel has recommendations for Port Authority of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh Business Times

Urban Land Institute panel has recommendations for Port Authority of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Friday, May 16, 2014

Cleveland Firefighter Terminated In Subbing Scandal | Fire Law Blog

Cleveland Firefighter Terminated In Subbing Scandal | Fire Law Blog
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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Exiting Pittsburgh public safety director speaks out on past controversies | Local News - WTAE Home

Exiting Pittsburgh public safety director speaks out on past controversies | Local News - WTAE Home
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U.S. Mines Personal Health Data to Aid Emergency Response - NYTimes.com

U.S. Mines Personal Health Data to Aid Emergency Response - NYTimes.com
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Ford City police officers resign, blame council for department’s problems

Ford City police officers resign, blame council for department’s problems
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Woodland Hills school board rejects 2014-15 budget

Woodland Hills school board rejects 2014-15 budget
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Peduto Names News Public Safety Director

Peduto Names News Public Safety Director
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Veteran FBI agent hired as Pittsburgh's new public safety director - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Veteran FBI agent hired as Pittsburgh's new public safety director - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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How Tacky T-shirts Became Contraband in New Orleans - Reason.com

How Tacky T-shirts Became Contraband in New Orleans - Reason.com
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Peduto tells council Pittsburgh faces $60M deficit | TribLIVE

Peduto tells council Pittsburgh faces $60M deficit | TribLIVE
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Peduto says he's close to naming new safety director - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Peduto says he's close to naming new safety director - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Port Authority opens website for citizens to comment on transit

Port Authority opens website for citizens to comment on transit
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Monday, May 12, 2014

Texas Upholds $5-Per-Patron Strip Club Tax to Combat 'Social Ills Associated With This Type of Business'

Texas Upholds $5-Per-Patron Strip Club Tax to Combat 'Social Ills Associated With This Type of Business'
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White House wanted Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to play politics with Social Security spending to keep its base happy | Mail Online

White House wanted Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to play politics with Social Security spending to keep its base happy | Mail Online
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Obama’s IRS Spends Nearly $100 Million on Office Furniture | Washington Free Beacon

IRS Spends Nearly $100 Million on Office Furniture | Washington Free Beacon
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Panel looks to map future of public transit in region

Panel looks to map future of public transit in region
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Pittsburgh Public Schools, state use different formulas to calculate value added by schools

Pittsburgh Public Schools, state use different formulas to calculate value added by schools
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Pension Mess Poses New Test for Chicago Mayor

Pension Mess Poses New Test for Chicago Mayor
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Thieves Vandalize Towering Tomb of President James A. Garfield

Thieves Vandalize Towering Tomb of President James A. Garfield
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces City Jobs, Internships Will Go to Illegal Aliens

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces City Jobs, Internships Will Go to Illegal Aliens
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Sunday, May 11, 2014

Watchdog finds more EPA personnel problems - Washington Times

Watchdog finds more EPA personnel problems - Washington Times
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Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies

Congressional Primer on Responding to Major Disasters and Emergencies
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Obama golf trips cost taxpayers $3M - Washington Times

Obama golf trips cost taxpayers $3M - Washington Times
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PJ Media » Issa: EPA ‘Truly a Broken Agency’ with ‘Intolerable’ Staff Woes

PJ Media » Issa: EPA ‘Truly a Broken Agency’ with ‘Intolerable’ Staff Woes
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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Report: Porn-watching EPA Employee Received Bonuses Despite Wasting Work Days

Report: Porn-watching EPA Employee Received Bonuses Despite Wasting Work Days
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Brazil confirms second case of atypical mad cow disease - Yahoo News

Brazil confirms second case of atypical mad cow disease - Yahoo News
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Email reveals deliberate effort by VA hospital to hide long patient waits - CBS News

Email reveals deliberate effort by VA hospital to hide long patient waits - CBS News
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Monday, May 5, 2014

Ten Thousand Commandments 2014 | Competitive Enterprise Institute

Ten Thousand Commandments 2014 | Competitive Enterprise Institute
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Regulations Take $1.8 Trillion Bite Out of Economy | Human Events

Regulations Take $1.8 Trillion Bite Out of Economy | Human Events
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Ohio LODD Suit Ends in Victory for Morning Pride and Motorola | Fire Law Blog

Ohio LODD Suit Ends in Victory for Morning Pride and Motorola | Fire Law Blog
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Allegheny County Airport Authority still employs at heyday level | TribLIVE

Allegheny County Airport Authority still employs at heyday level | TribLIVE
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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Senate GOP pushing vote on Pa. liquor

Senate GOP pushing vote on Pa. liquor
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Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto says it's time to move on from Civic Arena razing - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Mayor Peduto says it's time to move on from Civic Arena razing - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Many districts get OK for tax hikes - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Many districts get OK for tax hikes - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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RAD board wants a say in Wilson center future

RAD board wants a say in Wilson center future
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Friday, May 2, 2014

Golden Hammer: Job Corps used debit cards for clothes, phones, not travel

Golden Hammer: Job Corps used debit cards for clothes, phones, not travel
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Pennsylvanians Can't Buy Beer and Wine at the Grocery Store Because 'It Only Takes a Little Bit of Greed to Kill a Child'

Pennsylvanians Can't Buy Beer and Wine at the Grocery Store Because 'It Only Takes a Little Bit of Greed to Kill a Child'
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Thursday, May 1, 2014

Newly arrived virus gains foothold in Caribbean - Yahoo News

Newly arrived virus gains foothold in Caribbean - Yahoo News
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Inside the Beltway: Federal regs — they cost $1.9 trillion - Washington Times

Inside the Beltway: Federal regs — they cost $1.9 trillion - Washington Times
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Retirements could leave Postal Service with gaps in leadership, watchdog warns

Retirements could leave Postal Service with gaps in leadership, watchdog warns
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Bonuses given to IRS employes who owed back taxes

Bonuses given to IRS employes who owed back taxes
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Sandy Families in FEMA Housing Must Now Pay Rent

Sandy Families in FEMA Housing Must Now Pay Rent
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A. Barton Hinkle on Why Public Radio Is for Moochers

A. Barton Hinkle on Why Public Radio Is for Moochers
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Detroit's Message to Investors by Steven Malanga, City Journal Spring 2014

Detroit's Message to Investors by Steven Malanga, City Journal Spring 2014
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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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