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Saturday, January 31, 2015

220-person federal agency made oil paintings of 17 top staffers | Fox News

220-person federal agency made oil paintings of 17 top staffers | Fox News
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Thursday, January 29, 2015

DC Settles Overtime Suit for $47 Million - Fire Law Blog

DC Settles Overtime Suit for $47 Million - Fire Law Blog
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Shaler Area School Board whittles down facilities options | TribLIVE

Shaler Area School Board whittles down facilities options | TribLIVE
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord resigns amid possible federal inquiry | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord resigns amid possible federal inquiry | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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North Allegheny school district budget has $5.5 million shortfall | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

North Allegheny school district budget has $5.5 million shortfall | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Americans hate the federal government now more than ever - MarketWatch

Americans hate the federal government now more than ever - MarketWatch
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Sunday, January 25, 2015

Andrew Cuomo Rebukes Teachers Unions: 'Don't Say You Represent the Students' - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Andrew Cuomo Rebukes Teachers Unions: 'Don't Say You Represent the Students' - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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Saturday, January 24, 2015

PWSA chairman warns contractors to end expensive cost overruns | TribLIVE

PWSA chairman warns contractors to end expensive cost overruns | TribLIVE
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Bill for mayor's 'Undercover Boss' promise riles Pittsburgh | Local News - WTAE Home

Bill for mayor's 'Undercover Boss' promise riles Pittsburgh | Local News - WTAE Home
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Allegheny Co. Sheriff Defends Lt. Accused Of Being Steelers Fixer « CBS Pittsburgh

Allegheny Co. Sheriff Defends Lt. Accused Of Being Steelers Fixer « CBS Pittsburgh
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Local Experts Emphasize Importance Of Bridge, Infrastructure Maintenance « CBS Pittsburgh

Local Experts Emphasize Importance Of Bridge, Infrastructure Maintenance « CBS Pittsburgh
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WATCH: The Big School Reform That Fits in a Tiny Package - Hit & Run : Reason.com

WATCH: The Big School Reform That Fits in a Tiny Package - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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Week in review: Wolf shakes up Harrisburg during first week as governor | PA Independent

Week in review: Wolf shakes up Harrisburg during first week as governor | PA Independent
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Friday, January 23, 2015

VisitPittsburgh Funding On Hold, County Controller Wants Explanation Of “Undercover Boss” Contribution « CBS Pittsburgh

VisitPittsburgh Funding On Hold, County Controller Wants Explanation Of “Undercover Boss” Contribution « CBS Pittsburgh
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David L. Lawrence Convention Center hotel plan faces competition | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

David L. Lawrence Convention Center hotel plan faces competition | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Pennsylvania tax-exempt nonprofits bill opposed | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pennsylvania tax-exempt nonprofits bill opposed | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Wolf bans gifts for executive branch first day as PA governor | PA Independent

Wolf bans gifts for executive branch first day as PA governor | PA Independent
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Grand jury wants Pa. AG charged with perjury, 3 other counts | www.wpxi.com

Grand jury wants Pa. AG charged with perjury, 3 other counts | www.wpxi.com
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Dallas Pension System May End Deferred Retirement Program for Police, Firefighters - News - POLICE Magazine

Dallas Pension System May End Deferred Retirement Program for Police, Firefighters - News - POLICE Magazine
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Baltimore teachers took 96,653 sick, personal days last school year - EAGnews.org

Baltimore teachers took 96,653 sick, personal days last school year - EAGnews.org
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This Cool Chart Shows the Words Each President Used in the State of the Union

This Cool Chart Shows the Words Each President Used in the State of the Union
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Monday, January 19, 2015

Former PA township official hit with 500 criminal charges | PA Independent

Former PA township official hit with 500 criminal charges | PA Independent
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Ex-Atlanta fire chief: God prepared me for this storm | www.ajc.com

Ex-Atlanta fire chief: God prepared me for this storm | www.ajc.com
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'Bike-lash,' budgets and battles: Mayor Bill Peduto's first year of 'culture change' | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

'Bike-lash,' budgets and battles: Mayor Bill Peduto's first year of 'culture change' | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Friday, January 16, 2015

Liability Fears Trump Childhood Pleasure This Sledding Season | CNS News

Liability Fears Trump Childhood Pleasure This Sledding Season | CNS News
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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Wolf passes over Pittsburgh's public safety director for state police commissioner | TribLIVE

Wolf passes over Pittsburgh's public safety director for state police commissioner | TribLIVE
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

DEBUNKED: Article Purporting Wounded Warrior Project is a ‘Legal Scam’ is False | TheBlaze.com

DEBUNKED: Article Purporting Wounded Warrior Project is a ‘Legal Scam’ is False | TheBlaze.com
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Which States Rely Most on Federal Aid? New Map Gives Answer | The Federalist Papers

Which States Rely Most on Federal Aid? New Map Gives Answer | The Federalist Papers
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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Pine-Richland educator admits to stealing $175K from teacher’s union

Pine-Richland educator admits to stealing $175K from teacher’s union
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VisitPittsburgh gave $25K donation for 'Undercover Boss' - Pittsburgh Business Times

VisitPittsburgh gave $25K donation for 'Undercover Boss' - Pittsburgh Business Times
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How the Supreme Court Reacted to This Town Allowing Politicians Bigger Signs Than Churches

How the Supreme Court Reacted to This Town Allowing Politicians Bigger Signs Than Churches
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Protesters Gather at Clinton Foundation to Complain of 'Missing Money' from Haiti Recovery | The Weekly Standard

Protesters Gather at Clinton Foundation to Complain of 'Missing Money' from Haiti Recovery | The Weekly Standard
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Five Years After Earthquake, NY's Haitian Community Says Country Still a Distaster - NY1

Five Years After Earthquake, NY's Haitian Community Says Country Still a Distaster - NY1
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Monday, January 12, 2015

Ten Secret Truths About Government Incompetence by Donald F. Kettl | The Washington Monthly

Ten Secret Truths About Government Incompetence by Donald F. Kettl | The Washington Monthly
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Sunday, January 11, 2015

NYPD Barred from Vacation Until Arrests Increase - Breitbart

NYPD Barred from Vacation Until Arrests Increase - Breitbart
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Golden Hammer: Army Corps dumps $7M into defective Afghan plant

Golden Hammer: Army Corps dumps $7M into defective Afghan plant
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VisitPittsburgh Responds To Criticism Of ‘Undercover Boss’ Donation « CBS Pittsburgh

VisitPittsburgh Responds To Criticism Of ‘Undercover Boss’ Donation « CBS Pittsburgh
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Saturday, January 10, 2015

WASHINGTON: 6 reasons the math on Obama’s college plan doesn’t add up | White House | McClatchy DC

WASHINGTON: 6 reasons the math on Obama’s college plan doesn’t add up | White House | McClatchy DC
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Friday, January 9, 2015

DA investigating missing money from Pine-Richland union

DA investigating missing money from Pine-Richland union
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Obama to propose two free years of community college for students - Allie Grasgreen - POLITICO

Obama to propose two free years of community college for students - Allie Grasgreen - POLITICO
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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Applying for a federal job? Management may already have someone in mind.

Applying for a federal job? Management may already have someone in mind.
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The NYPD-de Blasio grudge match shows how police unions are different from other public-sector unions - The Week

The NYPD-de Blasio grudge match shows how police unions are different from other public-sector unions - The Week
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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Pa. court: Getting robbed not part of liquor store manager's job | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pa. court: Getting robbed not part of liquor store manager's job | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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After banner year, PA school pension fund still deep in red | PA Independent

After banner year, PA school pension fund still deep in red | PA Independent
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Monday, January 5, 2015

Fed's terrorism insurance lapses, leaving questions - Pittsburgh Business Times

Fed's terrorism insurance lapses, leaving questions - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Liability Concerns Prompt Some Cities To Limit Sledding « CBS Detroit

Liability Concerns Prompt Some Cities To Limit Sledding « CBS Detroit
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The Price Tag for These 10 Federal Art Projects May Surprise You

The Price Tag for These 10 Federal Art Projects May Surprise You
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State of Disunion by Steven Malanga, City Journal Winter 2015

State of Disunion by Steven Malanga, City Journal Winter 2015
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FEMA wastes millions on hurricane damage claims, lets insurance companies off hook

FEMA wastes millions on hurricane damage claims, lets insurance companies off hook
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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Chief McLay responds to criticism about photo circulating on... | www.wpxi.com

Chief McLay responds to criticism about photo circulating on... | www.wpxi.com
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Friday, January 2, 2015

Nonprofit mergers urged, called way to better help people groups serve | TribLIVE

Nonprofit mergers urged, called way to better help people groups serve | TribLIVE
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Thursday, January 1, 2015

FEMA disaster relief process outdated, biased: Report - Washington Times

FEMA disaster relief process outdated, biased: Report - Washington Times
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Pittsburgh No. 3 on Conde Nast Traveler's list of places to go in 2015 | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh No. 3 on Conde Nast Traveler's list of places to go in 2015 | TribLIVE
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GAO to fed workers: No, taxpayers can’t pay for your plastic forks - The Washington Post

GAO to fed workers: No, taxpayers can’t pay for your plastic forks - The Washington Post
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State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in 2015 and beyond « Watchdog.org

State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in 2015 and beyond « Watchdog.org
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State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in '15...

State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in '15...
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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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