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Friday, February 27, 2015

Chicago Public Schools struggle under $6 billion of debt - EAGnews.org

Chicago Public Schools struggle under $6 billion of debt - EAGnews.org
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Standard & Poor's upgrades bond rating for Pittsburgh Public Schools | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Standard & Poor's upgrades bond rating for Pittsburgh Public Schools | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Overcriminalization Is a Problem in America

Overcriminalization Is a Problem in America
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IRS watchdog reveals Lois Lerner missing emails now subject of criminal investigation - Washington Times

IRS watchdog reveals Lois Lerner missing emails now subject of criminal investigation - Washington Times
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GOLDEN HAMMER: Coast Guard mismanages millions in bridge construction projects - Washington Times

GOLDEN HAMMER: Coast Guard mismanages millions in bridge construction projects - Washington Times
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32,000 emails recovered in IRS targeting probe amid allegations agency chief may have lied | Fox News

32,000 emails recovered in IRS targeting probe amid allegations agency chief may have lied | Fox News
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

911 operator in Maryland who told teen to 'stop whining' as dad lay dying loses job | Fox News

911 operator in Maryland who told teen to 'stop whining' as dad lay dying loses job | Fox News
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Inglewood's NFL Stadium Proposal Better Than Most, But Still Pretty Crony - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Inglewood's NFL Stadium Proposal Better Than Most, But Still Pretty Crony - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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Inglewood's NFL Stadium Proposal Better Than Most, But Still Pretty Crony - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Inglewood's NFL Stadium Proposal Better Than Most, But Still Pretty Crony - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Free North Shore T service expected to survive without Steelers as sponsor | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Free North Shore T service expected to survive without Steelers as sponsor | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Development plans in Allegheny County built around wish list for Pennsylvania aid

Development plans in Allegheny County built around wish list for Pennsylvania aid
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GAO: Union Pension Insurance Fund ‘Likely To Be Insolvent’ Within Decade | CNS News

GAO: Union Pension Insurance Fund ‘Likely To Be Insolvent’ Within Decade | CNS News
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Pittsburgh City Council approves tax breaks for redevelopment of former Civic Arena site | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh City Council approves tax breaks for redevelopment of former Civic Arena site | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Commonwealth Foundation - Paycheck Protection Advances in the Senate

Commonwealth Foundation - Paycheck Protection Advances in the Senate
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Commonwealth Foundation - Setting the Record Straight on Liquor Privatization

Commonwealth Foundation - Setting the Record Straight on Liquor Privatization
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VA Secretary Robert McDonald Falsely Claimed He Served In Special Forces

VA Secretary Robert McDonald Falsely Claimed He Served In Special Forces
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Virginia measure could put PETA out of the animal shelter business - The Washington Post

Virginia measure could put PETA out of the animal shelter business - The Washington Post
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Monday, February 23, 2015

Breaking: HSUS Loses Charity Rating

Breaking: HSUS Loses Charity Rating
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Pennsylvania liquor privatization bill clears House committee

Pennsylvania liquor privatization bill clears House committee
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The Real Implications of a Homeland Security Shutdown - Defense One

The Real Implications of a Homeland Security Shutdown - Defense One
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County Dispatch Center Sued Over Fire Death - Fire Law Blog

County Dispatch Center Sued Over Fire Death - Fire Law Blog
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JFK Airport officials filter fecal matter in search for drugs - Washington Times

JFK Airport officials filter fecal matter in search for drugs - Washington Times
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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Pennsylvania road repair fund falls billions of dollars short | TribLIVE

Pennsylvania road repair fund falls billions of dollars short | TribLIVE
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Grant to bolster ranks of Pittsburgh police | TribLIVE

Grant to bolster ranks of Pittsburgh police | TribLIVE
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Penn State Dance Marathon Raises More Than $13 million « CBS Pittsburgh

Penn State Dance Marathon Raises More Than $13 million « CBS Pittsburgh
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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Allegheny County fires employee suspected of stealing salt

Allegheny County fires employee suspected of stealing salt
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VisitPittsburgh off hook for additional $25K for 'Undercover Boss'

VisitPittsburgh off hook for additional $25K for 'Undercover Boss'
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Former Fire Chief Sues Atlanta, Mayor for Firing Him ‘Solely’ Because of His Beliefs About Marriage

Former Fire Chief Sues Atlanta, Mayor for Firing Him ‘Solely’ Because of His Beliefs About Marriage
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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Massive fireball over Pittsburgh captured on NASA cameras | www.wpxi.com

Massive fireball over Pittsburgh captured on NASA cameras | www.wpxi.com
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Fire from West Virginia oil train derailment burns for third day

Fire from West Virginia oil train derailment burns for third day
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Peduto drops request for more Undercover Boss money from VisitPittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Peduto drops request for more Undercover Boss money from VisitPittsburgh | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Duquesne University, United Steelworkers spar about NLRB ruling - Pittsburgh Business Times

Duquesne University, United Steelworkers spar about NLRB ruling - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Pennsylvania court sets rules for release of home addresses | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania court sets rules for release of home addresses | Local News - WTAE Home
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FEMA Dramatically Increases Reconstruction Project Budget for No Apparent Reason - Hit & Run : Reason.com

FEMA Dramatically Increases Reconstruction Project Budget for No Apparent Reason - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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Lawmakers: Atlanta fire chief fired for believing the Bible | WashingtonExaminer.com

Lawmakers: Atlanta fire chief fired for believing the Bible | WashingtonExaminer.com
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Change in overtime pay coming soon | Money - WTAE Home

Change in overtime pay coming soon | Money - WTAE Home
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Obama's immigration executive action | Fox News

Federal judge temporarily blocks Obama's immigration executive action | Fox News
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Monday, February 16, 2015

GAO Finds 32 Significantly ‘High-Risk’ Federal Programs

GAO Finds 32 Significantly ‘High-Risk’ Federal Programs
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Sunday, February 15, 2015

Veterans Affairs Secretary: 900 People Have Been Fired | Truth Revolt

Veterans Affairs Secretary: 900 People Have Been Fired | Truth Revolt
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Small non-profit groups losing property-tax exemptions in first wave of county's review | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Small non-profit groups losing property-tax exemptions in first wave of county's review | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Fitzgerald vs. Wagner: Why the feud? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Fitzgerald vs. Wagner: Why the feud? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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WASHINGTON: VA secretary asks Iraq war veteran: 'What have you done?' | National Politics | The State

WASHINGTON: VA secretary asks Iraq war veteran: 'What have you done?' | National Politics | The State
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WASHINGTON: VA secretary asks Iraq war veteran: 'What have you done?' | National Politics | The State

WASHINGTON: VA secretary asks Iraq war veteran: 'What have you done?' | National Politics | The State
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‘The Budget Book’ Offers 106 Ways to Cut Spending

‘The Budget Book’ Offers 106 Ways to Cut Spending
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Saturday, February 14, 2015

A Tale of Two Pensions - Reason.com

A Tale of Two Pensions - Reason.com
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Friday, February 13, 2015

Commonwealth Foundation - Liquor Liberty On Tap Again

Commonwealth Foundation - Liquor Liberty On Tap Again
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Liquor board: No Palcohol in Pennsylvania

Liquor board: No Palcohol in Pennsylvania
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‘We screwed it up’: PA retiree takes aim at pension reform | PA Independent

‘We screwed it up’: PA retiree takes aim at pension reform | PA Independent
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Pittsburgh mayor gives away money, gets headaches | PA Independent

Pittsburgh mayor gives away money, gets headaches | PA Independent
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Federal Judge: Broke California Cities Can Slice Pensions - Reason.com

Federal Judge: Broke California Cities Can Slice Pensions - Reason.com
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The state of Ebola: where it has been and where it is going | Government Security News

The state of Ebola: where it has been and where it is going | Government Security News
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Thursday, February 12, 2015

Postal unions, advocacy groups join forces to ‘save’ USPS - The Washington Post

Postal unions, advocacy groups join forces to ‘save’ USPS - The Washington Post
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Proposed price of land for new apartment project at Pittsburgh Technology Center raises questions - Pittsburgh Business Times

Proposed price of land for new apartment project at Pittsburgh Technology Center raises questions - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Mark Meadows revives bill to block porn-surfing by bureaucrats - Washington Times

Mark Meadows revives bill to block porn-surfing by bureaucrats - Washington Times
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

New Jersey Police Crack Down on Teens for Illegal Snow Shoveling | The Gateway Pundit

New Jersey Police Crack Down on Teens for Illegal Snow Shoveling | The Gateway Pundit
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Costa Concordia captain found guilty | National News - WTAE Home

Costa Concordia captain found guilty | National News - WTAE Home
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Garth Brooks' concerts generate more than $650,000 in taxes, fees | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Garth Brooks' concerts generate more than $650,000 in taxes, fees | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Allegheny County deputies serve subpoenas requested by controller Wagner | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County deputies serve subpoenas requested by controller Wagner | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Reason TV: Three Reasons to Fix Public Sector Pensions Now

Reason TV: Three Reasons to Fix Public Sector Pensions Now
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Allegheny Co. controller to subpoena police department,... | www.wpxi.com

Allegheny Co. controller to subpoena police department,... | www.wpxi.com
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Atom smasher would cost nearly $200,000 to restore at Forest Hills location | Local News - WTAE Home

Atom smasher would cost nearly $200,000 to restore at Forest Hills location | Local News - WTAE Home
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Pennsylvania House tries to privatize liquor again | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pennsylvania House tries to privatize liquor again | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pittsburgh Playhouse project approved over objections of preservationists | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Playhouse project approved over objections of preservationists | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pennsylvania state police corporal charged in trooper’s death | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pennsylvania state police corporal charged in trooper’s death | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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AP: Wolf to unveil severance tax proposal - Pittsburgh Business Times

AP: Wolf to unveil severance tax proposal - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Allegheny Intermediate Unit moving to change travel and meal policies | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny Intermediate Unit moving to change travel and meal policies | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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78 Percent of Americans Say Voters Should Get to Vote on Govt Employee Benefit Increases - Reason-Rupe Surveys : Reason.com

78 Percent of Americans Say Voters Should Get to Vote on Govt Employee Benefit Increases - Reason-Rupe Surveys : Reason.com
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Pittsburgh mayor wants to adopt new street planning model

Pittsburgh mayor wants to adopt new street planning model
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San Francisco Water Manager Faces Suspension After Seen Urinating In Reservoir « CBS San Francisco

San Francisco Water Manager Faces Suspension After Seen Urinating In Reservoir « CBS San Francisco
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Public vs. Private Employees On the Pension Crisis: Nobody Wants Responsibility

Public vs. Private Employees On the Pension Crisis: Nobody Wants Responsibility
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Monday, February 9, 2015

Pittsburgh plow truck caught on camera salting private property | www.wpxi.com

Pittsburgh plow truck caught on camera salting private property | www.wpxi.com
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Mayor Blue Sky

Mayor Blue Sky
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Other Little Free Libraries could be ordered to cease

Other Little Free Libraries could be ordered to cease
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The Big Lie: 5.6% Unemployment

The Big Lie: 5.6% Unemployment
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Friday, February 6, 2015

Pittsburgh's pension funding liabilities up - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh's pension funding liabilities up - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Poll: 72 Percent of Americans Are Concerned About Public Pension Costs, 82 Percent Say Public Employees Should Contribute More to Their Own Retirement - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Poll: 72 Percent of Americans Are Concerned About Public Pension Costs, 82 Percent Say Public Employees Should Contribute More to Their Own Retirement - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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Golden Hammer: Millions of HUD money went to lobbying, not housing - Washington Times

Golden Hammer: Millions of HUD money went to lobbying, not housing - Washington Times
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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Gov. Wolf looks for ways to make state government efficient | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gov. Wolf looks for ways to make state government efficient | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Firefighters allege chief was fired because of massive Homestead blaze | Local News - WTAE Home

Firefighters allege chief was fired because of massive Homestead blaze | Local News - WTAE Home
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Firefighters allege chief was fired because of massive Homestead blaze | Local News - WTAE Home

Firefighters allege chief was fired because of massive Homestead blaze | Local News - WTAE Home
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106 Budget Cuts Congress Could Make Right Now

106 Budget Cuts Congress Could Make Right Now
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

City Launches New “Fiscal Focus” Website « CBS Pittsburgh

City Launches New “Fiscal Focus” Website « CBS Pittsburgh
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California school district sells naming rights to teachers lounge, campus streets - EAGnews.org

California school district sells naming rights to teachers lounge, campus streets - EAGnews.org
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Watching These 6 Californians Try To Pronounce Pennsylvania City Names Will Be The Greatest Thing You Do Today. No Contest. - Movoto

Watching These 6 Californians Try To Pronounce Pennsylvania City Names Will Be The Greatest Thing You Do Today. No Contest. - Movoto
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Historical U.S. Presidential Elections 1789-2008 - StumbleUpon

Historical U.S. Presidential Elections 1789-2008 - StumbleUpon
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Pittsburgh tax bill misprint adds up to $100K mistake | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh tax bill misprint adds up to $100K mistake | TribLIVE
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Obama budget calls for largest federal civilian workforce since Cold War - Washington Times

Obama budget calls for largest federal civilian workforce since Cold War - Washington Times
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Audit: Post Office Workers ‘Rude’ and ‘Worse than Other Retailers’ | Washington Free Beacon

Audit: Post Office Workers ‘Rude’ and ‘Worse than Other Retailers’ | Washington Free Beacon
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Six ways the White House budget would affect federal workers - The Washington Post

Six ways the White House budget would affect federal workers - The Washington Post
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Fight over McCandless Wal-Mart not over, group says | TribLIVE

Fight over McCandless Wal-Mart not over, group says | TribLIVE
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'Jackpot fatigue' cuts into lottery revenue in Pennsylvania | TribLIVE

'Jackpot fatigue' cuts into lottery revenue in Pennsylvania | TribLIVE
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Monday, February 2, 2015

My upcoming talk at the University of Florida Nelson Symposium on “Kelo’s First Decade” - The Washington Post

My upcoming talk at the University of Florida Nelson Symposium on “<em>Kelo’s</em> First Decade” - The Washington Post
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Half of Pennsylvanians would rather be represented by a groundhog in Congress

Half of Pennsylvanians would rather be represented by a groundhog in Congress
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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Audit: Pennsylvania fire chiefs stole $20,000, other spending unexplained

Audit: Pennsylvania fire chiefs stole $20,000, other spending unexplained
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VisitPittsburgh’s $25K donation for ‘Undercover Boss’ may be... | www.wpxi.com

VisitPittsburgh’s $25K donation for ‘Undercover Boss’ may be... | www.wpxi.com
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Gaming proceeds fund emergency units | TribLIVE

Gaming proceeds fund emergency units | TribLIVE
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Pittsburgh mayor denies ethics investigation into his 'Undercover Boss' performance | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh mayor denies ethics investigation into his 'Undercover Boss' performance | TribLIVE
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List of Pennsylvania dams removed in 2014 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

List of Pennsylvania dams removed in 2014 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Dam removal in Pennsylvania tops for 12th year in a row | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dam removal in Pennsylvania tops for 12th year in a row | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Allegheny County still transitioning from police to rangers in parks | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County still transitioning from police to rangers in parks | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Final farewell to local fire chief

Final farewell to local fire chief



Rest in Peace, Larry
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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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