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Obama Administration Considering Funding for School Police - News - POLICE Magazine

Obama Administration Considering Funding for School Police - News - POLICE Magazine

How a FOIA Request Brought Down EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson

How a FOIA Request Brought Down EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson

Nixon at 100 | The American Conservative

Nixon at 100 | The American Conservative The following is from a speech given by Patrick J. Buchanan during the Richard M. Nixon Centennial celebration in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 2013. Editorial Note (Rob): Nixon was flawed. His handling of the events known as Watergate were atrocious. But as a student of history, you cannot escape the tremendous impact that he made in American politics, government and world affairs. Put aside what you remember from Watergate and read Buchanan's comments - you'll be surprised what you didn't know about RMN. 

Utah A.G. tied to alleged fraud, says indicted businessman | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah A.G. tied to alleged fraud, says indicted businessman | The Salt Lake Tribune

Section 8 housing voucher distribution canceled after thousands waiting in line get out of control

Section 8 housing voucher distribution canceled after thousands waiting in line get out of control

Pa. attorney general-elect will appoint deputy to investigate handling of Sandusky case

Pa. attorney general-elect will appoint deputy to investigate handling of Sandusky case : Attorney General-elect Kathleen Kane says she will appoint a deputy to investigate the office's work on the Jerry Sandusky case.

Pennsylvania will hire British firm to run the lottery system

Pennsylvania will hire British firm to run the lottery system

Federal Benefits and the Same-Sex Partners of Federal Employees

Federal Benefits and the Same-Sex Partners of Federal Employees

Feds Withdraw Reprimand Dealt To Gassy Worker | The Smoking Gun

Feds Withdraw Reprimand Dealt To Gassy Worker | The Smoking Gun

14 Terrible Things People Like More Than Congress - Promising Practices - Management - GovExec.com

14 Terrible Things People Like More Than Congress - Promising Practices - Management - GovExec.com

26,500 employees accept Postal Service buyout - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

26,500 employees accept Postal Service buyout - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Borough Manager at Borough of Millvale (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Borough Manager at Borough of Millvale (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) : BOROUGH MANAGER, BOROUGH OF MILLVALE, ALLEGHENY COUNTY -- RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE MILLVALE BOROUGH MANAGER SEARCH COMMITTEE UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2013 FOR THE POSITION OF BOROUGH MANAGER. MILLVAL...

East Deer may hire code enforcement officer

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East Deer may hire code enforcement officer : By George Guido East Deer could hire a full-time code enforcement officer soon. Township commissioners have scheduled a special meeting

L.A. City Council Considers Hefty Pothole Tax | KTLA 5

L.A. City Council Considers Hefty Pothole Tax | KTLA 5

60% of cigarettes sold in New York are smuggled: report - Jan. 10, 2013

60% of cigarettes sold in New York are smuggled: report - Jan. 10, 2013

Former Penn Hills employees sue over termination

Former Penn Hills employees sue over termination : Officials fired Mary Lou Flinn, 62, and Joseph A. Probo, 58, claiming they had violated the residency requirement.

Pittsburgh-area water main breaks are signs of the season

Pittsburgh-area water main breaks are signs of the season : Officials say a recent spate of water main breaks is typical for the season.

171st Air Refueling Wing among candidates to host new aircraft

171st Air Refueling Wing among candidates to host new aircraft : The 171st Air Refueling Wing has been selected as one of five candidates to become the first base to host a fleet of new tanker aircraft.

Pittsburgh URA set to buy vacant land

Pittsburgh URA set to buy vacant land : The city's Urban Redevelopment Authority is poised to pay $34,000 for a vacant tax-delinquent parcel owned by a deceased businessman.

State to shut down Greensburg prison

State to shut down Greensburg prison : The Department of Corrections wants to save money by closing Greensburg and Cresson state prisons and opening a new facility in central Pennsylvania.

Tax collector accused of stealing $115,000

Tax collector accused of stealing $115,000

New law would require strippers to take a class and wear a badge | National News - Pittsburgh's Next Generation

New law would require strippers to take a class and wear a badge | National News - Pittsburgh's Next Generation

Federal Employee Disciplined After Gas Log Details Excessive Workplace Flatulence « JONATHAN TURLEY

Federal Employee Disciplined After Gas Log Details Excessive Workplace Flatulence « JONATHAN TURLEY

Pittsburgh police officers under investigation for handling of 911 call ask for lawyers

Pittsburgh police officers under investigation for handling of 911 call ask for lawyers : An attorney for the officers' union said Lance P. Hoyson and Louis R. Schweitzer wanted attorneys while talking to investigating detectives.

Collegial Relationship

A Collegial Relationship :   A few years ago, 2009 to be exact, the County's tangled web of relations between itself and UPMC, the County's role as the body that assesses property value and certifies that parcels exempt from real estate taxation really should be, the County's role as promoter of economic development and leaning heavily on "eds and meds", and the County's role as viewing itself as needing to intervene in matters such as UPMC's decision ...

Allegheny County DA, Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board scrutinizing 911 call

Allegheny County DA, Pittsburgh Citizen Police Review Board scrutinizing 911 call : Pittsburgh police's handling of a 911 call made before Ka'Sandra Wade was killed has drawn the attention of DA Stephen Zappala and the CPRB.

PASSHE colleges, faculty resume negotiations

PASSHE colleges, faculty resume negotiations