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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Municipal pension woes have people talking in Harrisburg | Local News - WTAE Home

Municipal pension woes have people talking in Harrisburg | Local News - WTAE Home
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After a year of frustration, new bill would make it easier to fire VA employees - The Washington Post

After a year of frustration, new bill would make it easier to fire VA employees - The Washington Post
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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Puerto Rico officials warn government shutdown imminent - Yahoo News Canada

Puerto Rico officials warn government shutdown imminent - Yahoo News Canada
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Clinton charities reportedly will refile tax returns due to foreign donation reporting errors | Fox News

Clinton charities reportedly will refile tax returns due to foreign donation reporting errors | Fox News
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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Panel to review Allegheny County government | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Panel to review Allegheny County government | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Monday, April 20, 2015

Federal Spending in the States, 2004 to 2013

Federal Spending in the States, 2004 to 2013
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Sunday, April 19, 2015

A veil of secrecy shields hospitals where outbreaks occur - LA Times

A veil of secrecy shields hospitals where outbreaks occur - LA Times
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Six examples of government waste from this year’s budget-hawk reports - The Washington Post

Six examples of government waste from this year’s budget-hawk reports - The Washington Post
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Saturday, April 18, 2015

First WWI gas attack produced new horrors, changed warfare - Europe - Stripes

First WWI gas attack produced new horrors, changed warfare - Europe - Stripes
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VID: Carson Should Just Say 'No' to New Football Stadium

VID: Carson Should Just Say 'No' to New Football Stadium
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Manager removed at Philly VA after IG audit slams facility - Veterans - Stripes

Manager removed at Philly VA after IG audit slams facility - Veterans - Stripes
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Oklahoma City set to remember dark day | National News - WTAE Home

Oklahoma City set to remember dark day | National News - WTAE Home
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Pittsburgh Parking Authority looks to refinance debt | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Parking Authority looks to refinance debt | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Postal Service Headed for Disaster | John Hawkins' Right Wing News

Postal Service Headed for Disaster | John Hawkins' Right Wing News
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Friday, April 17, 2015

Pennsylvania pension funds could run dry in as little as 10 years | PA Independent

Pennsylvania pension funds could run dry in as little as 10 years | PA Independent
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House Passes One-Page Bill to Try to Prevent Future IRS Email Abuse | CNS News

House Passes One-Page Bill to Try to Prevent Future IRS Email Abuse | CNS News
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Union claims EMT non-profit used surveillance, interrogation to squash attempts to unionize - PhillyFireNews.com

Union claims EMT non-profit used surveillance, interrogation to squash attempts to unionize - PhillyFireNews.com
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How The Coast Guard Earned Its Stripe | Yachts International

How The Coast Guard Earned Its Stripe | Yachts International
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1910: Motor Laws By US State According To New York's Automobile Club of America - Flashbak Flashbak

1910: Motor Laws By US State According To New York's Automobile Club of America - Flashbak Flashbak
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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Allegheny County's government review commission elects new chairman | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Allegheny County's government review commission elects new chairman | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Volunteers To Plant 22,000 Seedlings At Flight 93 Memorial In Shanksville « CBS Pittsburgh

Volunteers To Plant 22,000 Seedlings At Flight 93 Memorial In Shanksville « CBS Pittsburgh
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DHS Ranked ‘Worst Place To Work’ In Federal Government | CNS News

DHS Ranked ‘Worst Place To Work’ In Federal Government | CNS News
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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Ross officials take advantage of township's good credit to save $117K | TribLIVE

Ross officials take advantage of township's good credit to save $117K | TribLIVE
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Steel City Stonewall Democrats’ endorsement vote sparks controversy | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steel City Stonewall Democrats’ endorsement vote sparks controversy | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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After staff resignations, board of directors running Strip District community group | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

After staff resignations, board of directors running Strip District community group | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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No Bonus for Taxpayers by Steven Malanga, City Journal Spring 2015

No Bonus for Taxpayers by Steven Malanga, City Journal Spring 2015
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Saturday, April 11, 2015

San Diego water officials protest proposed cutback rules - LA Times

San Diego water officials protest proposed cutback rules - LA Times
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Great News: New Mexico’s Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Signed by Governor

Great News: New Mexico’s Asset Forfeiture Reform Bill Signed by Governor
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Friday, April 10, 2015

Peduto issues executive order for complete streets policy - Pittsburgh Business Times

Peduto issues executive order for complete streets policy - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Ex-Mayoral Candidate, Activist Again Jailed In 911 Call Flap « CBS Pittsburgh

Ex-Mayoral Candidate, Activist Again Jailed In 911 Call Flap « CBS Pittsburgh
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Thursday, April 9, 2015

In privatization debate, lawmaker wants to avoid mixing liquor, beer policies | PA Independent

In privatization debate, lawmaker wants to avoid mixing liquor, beer policies | PA Independent
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Arbitrators hear Pittsburgh police union decry years of austerity | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Arbitrators hear Pittsburgh police union decry years of austerity | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Suspended Business Manager Says He’s Been Warning Penn Hills SD About Shortfall « CBS Pittsburgh

Suspended Business Manager Says He’s Been Warning Penn Hills SD About Shortfall « CBS Pittsburgh
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Official says explosion at power plant responsible for widespread power outages across DC | CNS News

Official says explosion at power plant responsible for widespread power outages across DC | CNS News
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Commonwealth Foundation - Empowering Public Employees

Commonwealth Foundation - Empowering Public Employees
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Constructing a Nuclear Bomb Detector on a Budget | WIRED

Constructing a Nuclear Bomb Detector on a Budget | WIRED
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Sixty years ago, recalling the Salk polio 'miracle' | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Sixty years ago, recalling the Salk polio 'miracle' | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Pittsburgh human relations commission struggling to hire new director | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh human relations commission struggling to hire new director | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Monday, April 6, 2015

Tea party groups win Round 1 in court over IRS row | Daily Mail Online

Tea party groups win Round 1 in court over IRS row | Daily Mail Online
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Nonprofit tax break proposal in Pennsylvania divisive | TribLIVE

Nonprofit tax break proposal in Pennsylvania divisive | TribLIVE
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Sunday, April 5, 2015

Strong People, Strong Cities by Aaron M. Renn, City Journal April 5, 2015

Strong People, Strong Cities by Aaron M. Renn, City Journal April 5, 2015
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Kane should step down

Kane should step down
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Five Bonneville Power officials lost their positions over veteran-hiring scandal - The Washington Post

Five Bonneville Power officials lost their positions over veteran-hiring scandal - The Washington Post
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Would the government have hired you in 1956? - The Washington Post

Would the government have hired you in 1956? - The Washington Post
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Foreign Service officers say State seeks to define them away - The Washington Post

Foreign Service officers say State seeks to define them away - The Washington Post
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Photographer Stands Up For Memphis Firefighters - SConFire.com

Photographer Stands Up For Memphis Firefighters - SConFire.com
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Commonwealth Foundation - Shine a Light on the Collective Bargaining Process

Commonwealth Foundation - Shine a Light on the Collective Bargaining Process
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Amnesty program gets West View OK | TribLIVE

Amnesty program gets West View OK | TribLIVE
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Kittanning Township VFD plans all-year fish fry | Local News - WTAE Home

Kittanning Township VFD plans all-year fish fry | Local News - WTAE Home
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Saturday, April 4, 2015

2 Kansas school districts to close early because of budgets | The Wichita Eagle The Wichita Eagle

2 Kansas school districts to close early because of budgets | The Wichita Eagle The Wichita Eagle
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Nevada Needs More Traffic Tickets To Pay Judicial Salaries

Nevada Needs More Traffic Tickets To Pay Judicial Salaries
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ACLU lays off 7 percent of national staff - The Washington Post

ACLU lays off 7 percent of national staff - The Washington Post
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Guatemalans Who Were DELIBERATELY Infected With Syphilis by U.S. Medics Sue Johns Hopkins For $1 Billion | John Hawkins' Right Wing News

Guatemalans Who Were DELIBERATELY Infected With Syphilis by U.S. Medics Sue Johns Hopkins For $1 Billion | John Hawkins' Right Wing News
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Friday, April 3, 2015

For federal-worker hopefuls, the civil service exam is making a comeback - The Washington Post

For federal-worker hopefuls, the civil service exam is making a comeback - The Washington Post
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Obama administration’s innovation score hit new low in last worker survey - The Washington Post

Obama administration’s innovation score hit new low in last worker survey - The Washington Post
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Justice Department will not seek contempt charges against Lois Lerner - The Washington Post

Justice Department will not seek contempt charges against Lois Lerner - The Washington Post
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Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Gov. Brown orders mandatory water restrictions in California - LA Times

Gov. Brown orders mandatory water restrictions in California - LA Times
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Koskinen Says IRS Has Eliminated Backlog of Tax-Exempt Applications | CNS News

Koskinen Says IRS Has Eliminated Backlog of Tax-Exempt Applications | CNS News
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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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