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Saturday, January 26, 2019

The Truth about the Shutdown: Daily Federal Spending Fell Just 7% During "the Government Shutdown" - Foundation for Economic Education

The Truth about the Shutdown: Daily Federal Spending Fell Just 7% During "the Government Shutdown" - Foundation for Economic Education
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The shutdown makes it clearer than ever — now is the time to privatize TSA

The shutdown makes it clearer than ever — now is the time to privatize TSA
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Friday, January 25, 2019

Berks and Lehigh Counties PA Fire Companies Want State on Interstate Crash Traffic Firefighters

Berks and Lehigh Counties PA Fire Companies Want State on Interstate Crash Traffic Firefighters
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Thursday, January 24, 2019

DeSantis Announces 'Deregathon,' a War Strategy on Regulations | Sunshine State News | Florida Political News

DeSantis Announces 'Deregathon,' a War Strategy on Regulations | Sunshine State News | Florida Political News
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How $137 Billion Strangely Disappears | AIER

How $137 Billion Strangely Disappears | AIER
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

After a casino boom, a Mississippi county deals with a reversal of fortune - Los Angeles Times

After a casino boom, a Mississippi county deals with a reversal of fortune - Los Angeles Times
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Newly-elected Gulf Breeze Mayor resigns amid text scandal

Newly-elected Gulf Breeze Mayor resigns amid text scandal
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Subway Riders Demanding Answers As City’s Homeless Continue Taking Over Train Cars – CBS New York

Subway Riders Demanding Answers As City’s Homeless Continue Taking Over Train Cars – CBS New York
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L.A. teachers strike: What they won and what they didn't in tentative deal

L.A. teachers strike: What they won and what they didn't in tentative deal
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Monday, January 21, 2019

Why Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar in Pittsburgh is divided by the Allegheny River - Elevating the news in Pittsburgh

Why Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar in Pittsburgh is divided by the Allegheny River - Elevating the news in Pittsburgh
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Friday, January 18, 2019

Congress Approves Back Pay For Workers Affected By Shutdown, But There’s A Catch | The Daily Caller

Congress Approves Back Pay For Workers Affected By Shutdown, But There’s A Catch | The Daily Caller
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A Brief History of Municipal Bonds

A Brief History of Municipal Bonds
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Puerto Rico bankruptcy decision a Death Star for Wall Street

Puerto Rico bankruptcy decision a Death Star for Wall Street
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

PennDOT prepping for back-to-back storms in Western PA

PennDOT prepping for back-to-back storms in Western PA
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Pa.’s Casinos Hit New Revenue Record In 2018 – CBS Pittsburgh

Pa.’s Casinos Hit New Revenue Record In 2018 – CBS Pittsburgh
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Former fire department auxiliary officer pleads guilty to stealing organization's money | Local News | observer-reporter.com

Former fire department auxiliary officer pleads guilty to stealing organization's money | Local News | observer-reporter.com
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Will Fetterman's legacy set Braddock on a path to renewal? | TribLIVE

Will Fetterman's legacy set Braddock on a path to renewal? | TribLIVE
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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

West Virginia: Proposal to give $10M for Trump's border wall | WPXI

West Virginia: Proposal to give $10M for Trump's border wall | WPXI
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Furloughed feds won't be RIFed if government shutdown extends past 30 days, OMB says - Federal News Network

Furloughed feds won't be RIFed if government shutdown extends past 30 days, OMB says - Federal News Network
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Jared Kushner pushes to modernize federal government

Jared Kushner pushes to modernize federal government
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California storms to dump up to 7 feet of snow, force evacuations

California storms to dump up to 7 feet of snow, force evacuations
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Chiquita Recycling Banana Peels at Disney Marathon - Sustainability Races

Chiquita Recycling Banana Peels at Disney Marathon - Sustainability Races
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How much members of Congress get paid even during government shutdowns

How much members of Congress get paid even during government shutdowns
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'Where will the money come from? Rich people,' Chicago Teachers Union says as it seeks increased pay, staffing in contract - Chicago Tribune

'Where will the money come from? Rich people,' Chicago Teachers Union says as it seeks increased pay, staffing in contract - Chicago Tribune
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Allegheny County Housing Authority warns residents about government shutdown

Allegheny County Housing Authority warns residents about government shutdown
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Officials vote to postpone policy to arm teachers

Officials vote to postpone policy to arm teachers
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'I did reject it, yes': Trump rejects suggested short-term government shutdown fix

'I did reject it, yes': Trump rejects suggested short-term government shutdown fix
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KDKA Investigates: Township Files Civil Suit Against Resident In War Over Sewer Line – CBS Pittsburgh

KDKA Investigates: Township Files Civil Suit Against Resident In War Over Sewer Line – CBS Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh City Council Digs In After DA Says It ‘Does Not Have Authority To Pass’ Gun Legislation – CBS Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh City Council Digs In After DA Says It ‘Does Not Have Authority To Pass’ Gun Legislation – CBS Pittsburgh
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Lancaster Ambulance Driver Gets Sentenced To 6-23 Months In Crash That Killed 2 – CBS Pittsburgh

Lancaster Ambulance Driver Gets Sentenced To 6-23 Months In Crash That Killed 2 – CBS Pittsburgh
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Braddock To Hold “Open Audition” To Fill Vacant Mayor Position – CBS Pittsburgh

Braddock To Hold “Open Audition” To Fill Vacant Mayor Position – CBS Pittsburgh
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Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Offering Food Boxes To Furloughed Government Workers – CBS Pittsburgh

Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank Offering Food Boxes To Furloughed Government Workers – CBS Pittsburgh
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Tuesday, January 15, 2019

L.A. Schools Have a Math Problem - WSJ

L.A. Schools Have a Math Problem - WSJ
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Arizona Governor’s Office Was Warned About State Vendor Who Allowed Woman in Vegetative State to Be Raped and Get Pregnant « Intellectual Conservative

Arizona Governor’s Office Was Warned About State Vendor Who Allowed Woman in Vegetative State to Be Raped and Get Pregnant « Intellectual Conservative
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Federal judge: Government employees can't refuse to work unpaid during partial shutdown | Fox News

Federal judge: Government employees can't refuse to work unpaid during partial shutdown | Fox News
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Allegheny County DA Zappala: City Council Could Be Breaking The Law If Gun Legislation Is Passed | Newsradio 1020 KDKA

Allegheny County DA Zappala: City Council Could Be Breaking The Law If Gun Legislation Is Passed | Newsradio 1020 KDKA
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The Tax That Ate Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Citizen - Business & Economy

The Tax That Ate Philadelphia - The Philadelphia Citizen - Business & Economy
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Tempers Flare As Jefferson Hills Borough Council Votes To De-Certify Volunteer Fire Department – CBS Pittsburgh

Tempers Flare As Jefferson Hills Borough Council Votes To De-Certify Volunteer Fire Department – CBS Pittsburgh
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Friday, January 11, 2019

DeSantis suspends Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel

DeSantis suspends Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel
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Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order Suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools

Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Executive Order Suspending Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools
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Presidents Ordered 58 States of Emergency Since 1979. 31 Are Ongoing | Fortune

Presidents Ordered 58 States of Emergency Since 1979. 31 Are Ongoing | Fortune



(Note: Not to be confused with Emergency Declarations under the Stafford Act)
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Sorry, I Don’t Feel Sorry For Furloughed FedsThe American Spectator

Sorry, I Don’t Feel Sorry For Furloughed FedsThe American Spectator
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Ocasio-Cortez's campaign fined by state for failing to carry workers' comp coverage - NY Daily News

Ocasio-Cortez's campaign fined by state for failing to carry workers' comp coverage - NY Daily News
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Polekatz strip club alleges county illegally demanding amusement taxes for lap dances | Cook County Record

Polekatz strip club alleges county illegally demanding amusement taxes for lap dances | Cook County Record
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Monday, January 7, 2019

Reports of Navy Housing Allowance Fraud Drop in Norfolk, NCIS Says | Military.com

Reports of Navy Housing Allowance Fraud Drop in Norfolk, NCIS Says | Military.com
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Pho Restaurant Forced to Remove Sign With 'Offensive' Name, Owner Not Having It - Thrillist

Pho Restaurant Forced to Remove Sign With 'Offensive' Name, Owner Not Having It - Thrillist
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California Rings in the New Year With 1,016 New Laws - California Globe

California Rings in the New Year With 1,016 New Laws - California Globe
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The week the Hill rose up | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The week the Hill rose up | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

(Note: This just popped up on my FB feed.)
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FCC: New York is siphoning millions meant for emergency communications

FCC: New York is siphoning millions meant for emergency communications
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Sunday, January 6, 2019

Chicago Alderman Ed Burke charged in attempted extortion case

Chicago Alderman Ed Burke charged in attempted extortion case
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Why Ald. Ed Burke May Have Been Allowed To Have 23 Guns In Government Building « CBS Chicago

Why Ald. Ed Burke May Have Been Allowed To Have 23 Guns In Government Building « CBS Chicago
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Saturday, January 5, 2019

Honolulu City Council concerned after multiple recruits fired from Honolulu Fire Department

Honolulu City Council concerned after multiple recruits fired from Honolulu Fire Department
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Slaying rail transit shibboleths - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Slaying rail transit shibboleths - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy
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Odd conclusion from performance audit - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Odd conclusion from performance audit - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy
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Pa. near the bottom on pension health - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy

Pa. near the bottom on pension health - Allegheny Institute for Public Policy
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FDNY Applicant Loses Challenge to Physical Abilities Test - Fire Law Blog

FDNY Applicant Loses Challenge to Physical Abilities Test - Fire Law Blog
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San Luis Obispo Sued for $5 Million Over 2015 Fire - Fire Law Blog

San Luis Obispo Sued for $5 Million Over 2015 Fire - Fire Law Blog
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FLSA, Executive Exemption, Threats and Retaliation - Fire Law Blog

FLSA, Executive Exemption, Threats and Retaliation - Fire Law Blog
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NRA-ILA | Researchers Credit Right to Carry Law With Reduction in Chicago Property Crimes

NRA-ILA | Researchers Credit Right to Carry Law With Reduction in Chicago Property Crimes
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The Tragedy For Retired Ohio First Responders - Law Officer

The Tragedy For Retired Ohio First Responders - Law Officer
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Police Suicides Outnumber On-Duty Deaths In 2018 - Law Officer

Police Suicides Outnumber On-Duty Deaths In 2018 - Law Officer
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McCandless orders acting police chief to take action after police chief, lieutenant are placed on leave

McCandless orders acting police chief to take action after police chief, lieutenant are placed on leave
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Officers Who Responded To Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooting Honored « CBS Pittsburgh

Officers Who Responded To Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooting Honored « CBS Pittsburgh
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HR 51 DC Statehood Bill: Legislation introduced to make DC the 51st state - Story | WTTG

HR 51 DC Statehood Bill: Legislation introduced to make DC the 51st state - Story | WTTG
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Pa. Turnpike Toll Rates Going Up « CBS Pittsburgh

Pa. Turnpike Toll Rates Going Up « CBS Pittsburgh
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Friday, January 4, 2019

State: Pittsburgh-area woman got food stamps while running $1M business

State: Pittsburgh-area woman got food stamps while running $1M business
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Pittsburgh investigating whether private police training violates ethics | TribLIVE

Pittsburgh investigating whether private police training violates ethics | TribLIVE
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Police Department Scandal Rocking McCandless « CBS Pittsburgh

Police Department Scandal Rocking McCandless « CBS Pittsburgh
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PennDOT Welcoming High School Student Submissions For Innovations Challenge « CBS Pittsburgh

PennDOT Welcoming High School Student Submissions For Innovations Challenge « CBS Pittsburgh
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Former Mayor Tom Murphy Receives Key To City « CBS Pittsburgh

Former Mayor Tom Murphy Receives Key To City « CBS Pittsburgh
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Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Pittsburgh International Airport terminal modernization to kick off in 2019 - Pittsburgh Business Times

Pittsburgh International Airport terminal modernization to kick off in 2019 - Pittsburgh Business Times
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Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Cops grieve 'Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' lost in NYE truck fire: 'No words' | Fox News

Cops grieve 'Krispy Kreme Doughnuts' lost in NYE truck fire: 'No words' | Fox News
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