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Tuesday, March 31, 2015

50 Hilarious Laws In America, One From Each State… | The Federalist Papers

50 Hilarious Laws In America, One From Each State… | The Federalist Papers
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Monday, March 30, 2015

Outrageous public pensions could bankrupt these states - Yahoo Finance

Outrageous public pensions could bankrupt these states - Yahoo Finance
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» Nationwide ‘Emergency Alert’ Test Causes Panic, Confusion Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!

» Nationwide ‘Emergency Alert’ Test Causes Panic, Confusion Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!
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Volunteer firefighters in shorter supply - The Morning Call

Volunteer firefighters in shorter supply - The Morning Call
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The Rush to the Hospital | Pitt Med | University of Pittsburgh

The Rush to the Hospital | Pitt Med | University of Pittsburgh
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Pontiac retirees may have to pay back pension overpayments

Pontiac retirees may have to pay back pension overpayments
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Court overturns part of S.F. workers’ pension cuts - SFGate

Court overturns part of S.F. workers’ pension cuts - SFGate
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Pittsburgh City Council ready to change rules on naming of public property | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh City Council ready to change rules on naming of public property | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sunday, March 29, 2015

FBI figures tweaked to show phony increase in mass shootings, report says | Fox News

FBI figures tweaked to show phony increase in mass shootings, report says | Fox News
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Saturday, March 28, 2015

DEA warns of stoned rabbits if Utah passes medical marijuana - The Washington Post

DEA warns of stoned rabbits if Utah passes medical marijuana - The Washington Post
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Three Mile Island: 36 years ago, the accident few had planned for | PennLive.com

Three Mile Island: 36 years ago, the accident few had planned for | PennLive.com
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Week in Review: Pennsylvania schools getting mixed message from Harrisburg | PA Independent

Week in Review: Pennsylvania schools getting mixed message from Harrisburg | PA Independent
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Obituary: Sherif Abdelhak / Embattled health care CEO died quietly | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Obituary: Sherif Abdelhak / Embattled health care CEO died quietly | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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'I'm planning a heinous act that will be remembered forever': Killer pilot's ex-girlfriend says he shared chilling prophecy before Alps crash and woke up from nightmares shouting 'we're going down' | Daily Mail Online

'I'm planning a heinous act that will be remembered forever': Killer pilot's ex-girlfriend says he shared chilling prophecy before Alps crash and woke up from nightmares shouting 'we're going down' | Daily Mail Online
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Friday, March 27, 2015

Phoenix underpaid 192 firefighters for up to 4 years

Phoenix underpaid 192 firefighters for up to 4 years
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Phoenix underpaid 192 firefighters for up to 4 years

Phoenix underpaid 192 firefighters for up to 4 years
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Animal Advocates Cheer As Bill Aimed At High-Kill PETA Shelter Is Signed Into Law

Animal Advocates Cheer As Bill Aimed At High-Kill PETA Shelter Is Signed Into Law
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Does the U.S. Postal Service have an unfair competitive advantage? - The Washington Post

Does the U.S. Postal Service have an unfair competitive advantage? - The Washington Post
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North Shore connector remains free to users | Local News - WTAE Home

North Shore connector remains free to users | Local News - WTAE Home
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DEA agents also arranged hookers for Secret Service | WashingtonExaminer.com

DEA agents also arranged hookers for Secret Service | WashingtonExaminer.com
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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Pension Sticker Shock

Pension Sticker Shock
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Wolf looks to liquor stores in plan to pay down pension debt

Wolf looks to liquor stores in plan to pay down pension debt
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County controller: Something ‘reeks’ as authorities resist performance audits

County controller: Something ‘reeks’ as authorities resist performance audits
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Nine of Pennsylvania’s 10 largest cities have more pensioners than workers

Nine of Pennsylvania’s 10 largest cities have more pensioners than workers
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Variances sought in Northway mall mend | TribLIVE

Variances sought in Northway mall mend | TribLIVE
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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County scramble to prepare for sewage upgrade | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County scramble to prepare for sewage upgrade | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Finance director fumes after decision to withhold gaming revenue | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Finance director fumes after decision to withhold gaming revenue | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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What Your Budget Would Look Like If You Spent Like Government | The Federalist Papers

What Your Budget Would Look Like If You Spent Like Government | The Federalist Papers
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Peduto, County Officials Seek ‘Green’ Solution To Water & Sewer Overhaul « CBS Pittsburgh

Peduto, County Officials Seek ‘Green’ Solution To Water & Sewer Overhaul « CBS Pittsburgh
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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Federal workers owe more than $3.5 billion in unpaid taxes - Yahoo News

Federal workers owe more than $3.5 billion in unpaid taxes - Yahoo News
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Action News Investigates: City ignores elderly woman's pleas to tear down neighboring dilapidated house | Local News - WTAE Home

Action News Investigates: City ignores elderly woman's pleas to tear down neighboring dilapidated house | Local News - WTAE Home
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Moon Area airs teacher union contract negotiations | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Moon Area airs teacher union contract negotiations | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Monday, March 23, 2015

App could be used to pay at Pittsburgh parking meters, but could privacy issues arise? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

App could be used to pay at Pittsburgh parking meters, but could privacy issues arise? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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New economic development may be coming to the neighborhood where Kelo v. City of New London occurred – but not the condemned property itsef - The Washington Post

New economic development may be coming to the neighborhood where <em>Kelo v. City of New London</em> occurred – but not the condemned property itsef - The Washington Post
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Sunday, March 22, 2015

Illinois Fire Department Sues For Damages in Fatal Highway Accident - Fire Law Blog

Illinois Fire Department Sues For Damages in Fatal Highway Accident - Fire Law Blog
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Toomey bill would compel wider background checks for school employees | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Toomey bill would compel wider background checks for school employees | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pittsburgh City Council takes up police training bills | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh City Council takes up police training bills | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Transparency, conflict of interest concerns surface after a year of changes at OMI | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Transparency, conflict of interest concerns surface after a year of changes at OMI | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Constitution? | The Federalist Papers

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know the Constitution? | The Federalist Papers
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Saturday, March 21, 2015

Mayor Peduto, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership launch new group to pursue 'complete streets' downtown - Pittsburgh Business Times

Mayor Peduto, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership launch new group to pursue 'complete streets' downtown - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Former NYC official Sadik-Khan makes the case for 'complete streets' in downtown Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Business Times

Former NYC official Sadik-Khan makes the case for 'complete streets' in downtown Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Business Times
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City Poised To Reconsider Rules As Woman Tries To Start Goat Grazing Business « CBS Pittsburgh

City Poised To Reconsider Rules As Woman Tries To Start Goat Grazing Business « CBS Pittsburgh
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Appeals Court Upholds New Trial In Firefighters’ 1995 Deaths « CBS Pittsburgh

Appeals Court Upholds New Trial In Firefighters’ 1995 Deaths « CBS Pittsburgh
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Sports Stadiums Are Bad Public Investments. So Why Are Cities Still Paying for Them? - Hit & Run : Reason.com

Sports Stadiums Are Bad Public Investments. So Why Are Cities Still Paying for Them? - Hit & Run : Reason.com
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Friday, March 20, 2015

Golden Hammer: Ice rinks cost cities millions of dollars, fail to pay off - Washington Times

Golden Hammer: Ice rinks cost cities millions of dollars, fail to pay off - Washington Times
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

John Muhammad: City Worker In Saint Louis Suburb Suspended For Saying Ferguson Shooting Was A ‘Setup’

John Muhammad: City Worker In Saint Louis Suburb Suspended For Saying Ferguson Shooting Was A ‘Setup’
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The Story of the Fence Illustrates How Government Works | The Federalist Papers

The Story of the Fence Illustrates How Government Works | The Federalist Papers
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Sports Stadiums Are Bad Public Investments. So Why Are Cities Still Paying for Them?

Sports Stadiums Are Bad Public Investments. So Why Are Cities Still Paying for Them?
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New title for Pittsburgh police commander raising familiar... | www.wpxi.com

New title for Pittsburgh police commander raising familiar... | www.wpxi.com
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Proposed amendment would let Pa. Legislature decide who's exempt | TribLIVE

Proposed amendment would let Pa. Legislature decide who's exempt | TribLIVE
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Nonprofit contractor enjoyed 'scandalous' $1.1M retreats at Nemacolin | TribLIVE

Nonprofit contractor enjoyed 'scandalous' $1.1M retreats at Nemacolin | TribLIVE
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Greensburg Salem revisits nepotism policy

Greensburg Salem revisits nepotism policy
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Founder of nonprofit retires to Washington County amid scrutiny | TribLIVE

Founder of nonprofit retires to Washington County amid scrutiny | TribLIVE
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Allegheny County Controller Wagner to take attempt to audit county authorities to court | TribLIVE

Allegheny County Controller Wagner to take attempt to audit county authorities to court | TribLIVE
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Pennsylvania considers changes to landmark public access law | Local News - WTAE Home

Pennsylvania considers changes to landmark public access law | Local News - WTAE Home
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Authority vows fight of borough plan to disband agency | TribLIVE

Authority vows fight of borough plan to disband agency | TribLIVE
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Sunday, March 15, 2015

Media Matters pushes hard for Hillary 2016, putting its nonprofit status in question | WashingtonExaminer.com

Media Matters pushes hard for Hillary 2016, putting its nonprofit status in question | WashingtonExaminer.com
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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Report: It Takes At Least 170 Days to Fire a Government Employee | Washington Free Beacon

Report: It Takes At Least 170 Days to Fire a Government Employee | Washington Free Beacon
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Friday, March 13, 2015

Watch: Police stop highway traffic so deer herd can cross | www.wpxi.com

Watch: Police stop highway traffic so deer herd can cross | www.wpxi.com
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Fiscal Office director puts Pa. budget deficit well below Wolf’s estimate

Fiscal Office director puts Pa. budget deficit well below Wolf’s estimate
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Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, city schools get tax revenue boost

Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, city schools get tax revenue boost
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Pittsburgh police, zookeepers training to handle 'dangerous animal' incidents | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh police, zookeepers training to handle 'dangerous animal' incidents | TribLIVE
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Woman settles lawsuit against California, former borough police chief and officer

Woman settles lawsuit against California, former borough police chief and officer
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West Deer consider tax to support ambulance company | TribLIVE

West Deer consider tax to support ambulance company | TribLIVE
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Pittsburgh hopes land bank will fix 'broken' system | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh hopes land bank will fix 'broken' system | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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DEBORAH SIMMONS: D.C. streetcars take tax dollars nowhere - Washington Times

DEBORAH SIMMONS: D.C. streetcars take tax dollars nowhere - Washington Times
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Golden Hammer: Naval Weapons Station Earle employees misused funds after Sandy - Washington Times

Golden Hammer: Naval Weapons Station Earle employees misused funds after Sandy - Washington Times
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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Court: On-duty police do not get same pay as off-duty officers for special events | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Court: On-duty police do not get same pay as off-duty officers for special events | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sports Stadiums Throw Taxpayers for a Loss - Steve Chapman - Page 1

Sports Stadiums Throw Taxpayers for a Loss - Steve Chapman - Page 1
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

High-Ranking Federal Officials' History of Using Personal Email for Government Business

High-Ranking Federal Officials' History of Using Personal Email for Government Business
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Monday, March 9, 2015

Wisconsin governor signs bill ending mandatory union dues | CNS News

Wisconsin governor signs bill ending mandatory union dues | CNS News
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Sunday, March 8, 2015

Deal Reached At Steel Valley School District « CBS Pittsburgh

Deal Reached At Steel Valley School District « CBS Pittsburgh
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Bill Clinton defends foreign donations to foundation | CNS News

Bill Clinton defends foreign donations to foundation | CNS News
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Commonwealth Foundation - How Big, Bad is Wolf's Budget?

Commonwealth Foundation - How Big, Bad is Wolf's Budget?
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L.A. Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement With Police Union

L.A. Reaches Tentative Contract Agreement With Police Union
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Saturday, March 7, 2015

City Workers Spot Elderly Man Putting Something On A Bench, Take Action

City Workers Spot Elderly Man Putting Something On A Bench, Take Action
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Revenue up despite drop in traffic citations amid Frein hunt | Local News - WTAE Home

Revenue up despite drop in traffic citations amid Frein hunt | Local News - WTAE Home
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Ind. firehouse 'baby box' bill sparks backlash

Ind. firehouse 'baby box' bill sparks backlash
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Steel Valley School District teachers strike, school canceled | Local News - WTAE Home

Steel Valley School District teachers strike, school canceled | Local News - WTAE Home
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Wagner questions ethics of controller opponent Flaherty | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Wagner questions ethics of controller opponent Flaherty | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Narcotics unit arrest 2 in parking lot of police headquarters | Local News - WTAE Home

Narcotics unit arrest 2 in parking lot of police headquarters | Local News - WTAE Home
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Friday, March 6, 2015

City reaches contract agreement with firefighters | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City reaches contract agreement with firefighters | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Golden Hammer: GAO reports federal government wasted $125 billion in 2014 alone - Washington Times

Golden Hammer: GAO reports federal government wasted $125 billion in 2014 alone - Washington Times
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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Point Park among schools facing sexual violence investigation

Point Park among schools facing sexual violence investigation
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PSU administrators' prosecutions on hold | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

PSU administrators' prosecutions on hold | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Stunning Timelapse Of A Volcanic Explosion Shows The Power Of Nature [VIDEO]

Stunning Timelapse Of A Volcanic Explosion Shows The Power Of Nature [VIDEO]
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North Hills Girl Scout volunteer sentenced for stealing from camp fund | TribLIVE

North Hills Girl Scout volunteer sentenced for stealing from camp fund | TribLIVE
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says audit of Pittsburgh pension funds reveals need for state action - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale says audit of Pittsburgh pension funds reveals need for state action - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Justice Department Report on Shooting of Michael Brown - NYTimes.com

Justice Department Report on Shooting of Michael Brown - NYTimes.com
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Revelation About Hillary Clinton Emails Catches Democrats Off Guard - NYTimes.com

Revelation About Hillary Clinton Emails Catches Democrats Off Guard - NYTimes.com
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Mad World NewsCity Police Ditched For ‘SEAL Security,’ Residents SHOCKED At What Happened

Mad World NewsCity Police Ditched For ‘SEAL Security,’ Residents SHOCKED At What Happened
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Using Private Email, Hillary Clinton Thwarted Record Requests - NYTimes.com

Using Private Email, Hillary Clinton Thwarted Record Requests - NYTimes.com
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Items, services newly taxable under Wolf's sales tax proposal | Local News - WTAE Home

Items, services newly taxable under Wolf's sales tax proposal | Local News - WTAE Home
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Congress will probe Hillary Clinton’s emails | New York Post

Congress will probe Hillary Clinton’s emails | New York Post
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Wolf seeks billions in higher taxes for schools, tax revamp | Local News - WTAE Home

Wolf seeks billions in higher taxes for schools, tax revamp | Local News - WTAE Home
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Dormont borough manager resigns | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dormont borough manager resigns | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure, 1956 to 2014 | Congressional Budget Office

Public Spending on Transportation and Water Infrastructure, 1956 to 2014 | Congressional Budget Office
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Ross approves amnesty for unpaid business privilege and mercantile taxes | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Ross approves amnesty for unpaid business privilege and mercantile taxes | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Train derailment could affect 183,000 in Pittsburgh, study says

Train derailment could affect 183,000 in Pittsburgh, study says
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Hillary Clinton Used Personal Email Account at State Dept., Possibly Breaking Rules - NYTimes.com

Hillary Clinton Used Personal Email Account at State Dept., Possibly Breaking Rules - NYTimes.com
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Upstate towns threatening to secede from New York

Upstate towns threatening to secede from New York
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Chicago May Owe Wall Street $58 Million After Moody's Rating Cut - Yahoo Finance

Chicago May Owe Wall Street $58 Million After Moody's Rating Cut - Yahoo Finance
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Liquor privatization faces uncertain future after passing House | PA Independent

Liquor privatization faces uncertain future after passing House | PA Independent
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Pittsburgh Tops “Best Downtowns” List « CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Tops “Best Downtowns” List « CBS Pittsburgh
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Will Pennsylvania Drag Itself into the 19th Century by Privatizing State Liquor Stores?

Will Pennsylvania Drag Itself into the 19th Century by Privatizing State Liquor Stores?
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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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