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Why Is the Marine Corps Fighting With the Navy Over a Camouflage Pattern? - D.B. Grady - The Atlantic

Why Is the Marine Corps Fighting With the Navy Over a Camouflage Pattern? - D.B. Grady - The Atlantic

Bill would allow Uncle Sam to fire federal tax cheats - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Bill would allow Uncle Sam to fire federal tax cheats - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

GOP lawmakers seek to reduce their own compensation - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

GOP lawmakers seek to reduce their own compensation - Pay & Benefits - GovExec.com

Two Prisoners Responsible for $1.1 Billion in Fraudulent Tax Refunds, Report Finds

Two Prisoners Responsible for $1.1 Billion in Fraudulent Tax Refunds, Report Finds :

Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin indicted on bribery, money laundering, other charges - The Washington Post

Ex-New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin indicted on bribery, money laundering, other charges - The Washington Post

Key players in Nagin case | wwltv.com New Orleans

Key players in Nagin case | wwltv.com New Orleans

Ray Nagin, Former New Orleans Mayor, Indicted On 21 Federal Corruption Counts | WREG.com — Memphis News & Weather from WREG Television, News Channel 3

Ray Nagin, Former New Orleans Mayor, Indicted On 21 Federal Corruption Counts | WREG.com — Memphis News & Weather from WREG Television, News Channel 3

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin charged with bribery, fraud - Washington Times

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin charged with bribery, fraud - Washington Times

Ravenstahl: Police Chief Harper has 'full confidence' as contract inquiry continues

Ravenstahl: Police Chief Harper has 'full confidence' as contract inquiry continues : A radio-installation contract and Chief Nate Harper's connections to indicted entrepreneur Art Bedway continue to force questions.

'Ordinary housewife' accused of sex with boy

'Ordinary housewife' accused of sex with boy : A woman who served on her borough's recreation committee is accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy. Her lawyer calls her "an exemplary citizen" who has never been in trouble.

'Make It Our UPMC' protest calls on city officials to enforce charitable mission

'Make It Our UPMC' protest calls on city officials to enforce charitable mission : Nearly 100 protestors rallied in downtown Pittsburgh on Thursday afternoon to call on public officials to make UPMC live up to its charitable mission.

Irwin police chief fired, claims retaliation

Irwin police chief fired, claims retaliation : Joseph Pocsatko says he wasn't even told of the special meeting at which the Irwin borough council voted to fire him, and he plans an immediate appeal.

Decison To Close Greensburg State Prison Caught Officials Off-Guard

Decison To Close Greensburg State Prison Caught Officials Off-Guard : PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Corbett administration’s decision to close the state prison in Greensburg in just six months was made with no consultation with local elected officials.

City Council gives preliminary approval to ads on city assets

City Council gives preliminary approval to ads on city assets : The bill would allow advertising and sponsorship on Department of Public Works uniforms, certain city vehicles and parks.

Gov. Corbett has school-safety plan

Gov. Corbett has school-safety plan : His upcoming budget proposal will include money for schools to address safety needs, Mr. Corbett said in Lancaster today.

Corbett says decision on Pennsylvania Lottery is imminent

Corbett says decision on Pennsylvania Lottery is imminent : The governor says a decision on the bid from British-based Camelot Global Services PA LLC could come as soon as this evening.

Fitzgerald says Consol bonus payment for shale drilling on airport land could double

Fitzgerald says Consol bonus payment for shale drilling on airport land could double

Corbett eyes wholesale tax on gasoline

Corbett eyes wholesale tax on gasoline

Robert Citron, treasurer when Orange Co. filed for bankruptcy, dies at 87 - The Washington Post

Robert Citron, treasurer when Orange Co. filed for bankruptcy, dies at 87 - The Washington Post

Orange County Bankruptcy (Citron)

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Citron's legacy: more scrutiny, tighter controls | county, investment, citron - News - The Orange County Register

Citron's legacy: more scrutiny, tighter controls | county, investment, citron - News - The Orange County Register

Robert Citron, treasurer behind O.C. bankruptcy, dies at 87 | citron, county, money - News - The Orange County Register

Robert Citron, treasurer behind O.C. bankruptcy, dies at 87 | citron, county, money - News - The Orange County Register

Citron timeline | citron, timeline - News - The Orange County Register

Citron timeline | citron, timeline - News - The Orange County Register

Potty crisis could gum up Inauguration | WashingtonExaminer.com

Potty crisis could gum up Inauguration | WashingtonExaminer.com

Obama Announces $500 Million Plan to Combat Gun Violence

Obama Announces $500 Million Plan to Combat Gun Violence

Pa. Firefighter Charged in Theft From Dept. Social Hall

Pa. Firefighter Charged in Theft From Dept. Social Hall : A Uniontown volunteer firefighter is facing theft charges after police allege he stole $1,000 from the fire department social hall in the city in September.

Former FEMA HR director pleads guilty to conflict of interest

Former FEMA HR director pleads guilty to conflict of interest

Oakland Cop-Out by Jack Dunphy

Oakland Cop-Out by Jack Dunphy : A federal judge is poised to make one of the most dangerous cities in America even worse. If I were an aspiring criminal—say, a young burglar or robber—looking for a locale in which to perfect my trade and make my mark in the underworld, a place where the risk-reward ratio is skewed in my favor, I would seek some city where the police are overworked, demoralized, and controlled by politicians and bureaucrats without a clue as to how to correct matters. With those requirements in mind, I would pack my bag and hop on the first available bus, train, or plane to Oakland, California.

Official: Postal Service in 'very serious trouble'

Official: Postal Service in 'very serious trouble'

Turnpike Tolls Continue to Rise to Pay for Bond Debt

Turnpike Tolls Continue to Rise to Pay for Bond Debt :

Taxing Non-Profits

Taxing Non-Profits :   A state Senator has proposed levying Pittsburgh's Payroll Preparation Tax (PPT) on non-profits with 250 or more employees.

Cheswick considers outside police presence

Cheswick considers outside police presence : By Tribune-Review Cheswick Council has decided to consider three proposals to contract out police work in the borough.

Tempers flare over fire department services

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Tempers flare over fire department services : By Kate Wilcox Cheswick Council’s meeting erupted into a shouting match between council members and residents on Tuesday night because of council’s suggestion to contract out fire department ...

Penn State asks judge to deny McQueary suit

Penn State asks judge to deny McQueary suit : Penn State asked a judge Tuesday to throw out a whistle-blower lawsuit brought by the key witness against Jerry Sandusky.

Ravenstahl calls for "enforcement blitz" on South Side

Ravenstahl calls for "enforcement blitz" on South Side

Greensburg prison workers face relocation to keep jobs

Greensburg prison workers face relocation to keep jobs : When the state initially announced it was closing SCI Greensburg, hundreds of employees who work at the facility were told they'd likely be able to keep their jobs at other prisons within a 50-mile radius, but it turns out there aren't enough positions for everyone in the region.

Penn Hills Police Chief “Disappointed” With Robinson Verdict

Penn Hills Police Chief “Disappointed” With Robinson Verdict : PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There will be no death penalty for the man convicted in the shooting death of a Penn Hills police officer.

DNR Says Worker Improperly Accessed License Data | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul

DNR Says Worker Improperly Accessed License Data | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul

OMB: Consider hiring freeze, dropping temps - Management - GovExec.com

OMB: Consider hiring freeze, dropping temps - Management - GovExec.com

'Important' announcement about South Side safety coming | Allegheny Co. News - WTAE Home

'Important' announcement about South Side safety coming | Allegheny Co. News - WTAE Home

Ferlo seeks new revenue from nonprofits

Ferlo seeks new revenue from nonprofits :

Fitch may downgrade U.S. credit rating

Fitch may downgrade U.S. credit rating

Reid denies involvement in Utah businessman scheme - Yahoo! News

Reid denies involvement in Utah businessman scheme - Yahoo! News

Supreme Court to hear Florida property-rights case - Yahoo! News

Supreme Court to hear Florida property-rights case - Yahoo! News

Who is Severely Distressed?

Who is Severely Distressed? Pension

Corbett aide names 2 other firms considered to manage Pennsylvania Lottery

Corbett aide names 2 other firms considered to manage Pennsylvania Lottery : The executive deputy secretary for the governor's budget office said Tatts Group and GTECH Corp. dropped out, leaving only Camelot's bid.

Mayor proposes 30 percent tax rate decrease because of reassessment

Mayor proposes 30 percent tax rate decrease because of reassessment : By Bob Bauder, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review About half of Pittsburgh property owners could get a reduction in their real estate tax or a steady tax bill this year under a plan ...

Northgate slashes 23 teachers, 10 aides for next school year

Northgate slashes 23 teachers, 10 aides for next school year

Retired Pittsburgh Captain Settles First Amendment Case

Retired Pittsburgh Captain Settles First Amendment Case

Alleged Philadelphia Thief Posed as Fire Inspector

Alleged Philadelphia Thief Posed as Fire Inspector

White House tells Paul Ryan it won’t meet budget deadline - The Hill's On The Money

White House tells Paul Ryan it won’t meet budget deadline - The Hill's On The Money

EPA's release of documents related to email aliases criticized as 'deeply troubling' | Fox News

EPA's release of documents related to email aliases criticized as 'deeply troubling' | Fox News

Pa.’s community colleges defend need for budgetary reserves

Pa.’s community colleges defend need for budgetary reserves : By Bill Vidonic, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Reserves in the millions of dollars aren’t luxuries but instead a hedge against unexpected financial problems, local community colleges say. When Butler County Controller Jack ...

$3.9M in per diems stirs critics

$3.9M in per diems stirs critics : By Brad Bumsted, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review HARRISBURG — State taxpayers shelled out $3.9 million during the 2011-12 legislative session for lawmakers’ work-related daily food and lodging expenses. Those who collected the ...

State delays decisions on redevelopment grants

State delays decisions on redevelopment grants : By Jeremy Boren, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A glut of grant requests and the governor’s vow to base awards on merit rather than politics are delaying $125 million in redevelopment aid to ...

Pennsylvania Turnpike continues to offer employees free travel

Pennsylvania Turnpike continues to offer employees free travel : Pennsylvania Turnpike employees will continue to have unlimited free travel on the toll road.

Jury's choice of homicide degrees a matter of life, death in Penn Hills murder case

Jury's choice of homicide degrees a matter of life, death in Penn Hills murder case

Vacant lots on the North Side in Pittsburgh turning into gardens - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Vacant lots on the North Side in Pittsburgh turning into gardens - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Get States off the Federal Dole

Get States off the Federal Dole

Against Government Debt

Against Government Debt

Audit: Pennsylvania Turnpike Officials, Employees, and Friends Receiving "Generous Perks"

Audit: Pennsylvania Turnpike Officials, Employees, and Friends Receiving "Generous Perks"

No TIF, No Development?

No TIF, No Development?

Unheralded Source of Jobs Strength in the Pittsburgh Region

Unheralded Source of Jobs Strength in the Pittsburgh Region

Has the Makeup of Local Pension Plans Changed?

Has the Makeup of Local Pension Plans Changed?

Disney Firefighters Clash With Fla. Resort Leaders

Disney Firefighters Clash With Fla. Resort Leaders : Just how independent are the elected leaders in Walt Disney World's company-controlled government? The firefighters who protect the resort are about to find out.

Philly Fire Union Stages Walkout at New Station Opening

Philly Fire Union Stages Walkout at New Station Opening : About 200 activists from Philadelphia's firefighters union theatrically disrupted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at the city's first new firehouse in 15 years by staging a walkout as an opening prayer was being said.

Ex-Pa. Firefighter Said He Set Fires to Fight Them

Ex-Pa. Firefighter Said He Set Fires to Fight Them : An ex-Dupont volunteer firefighter is accused of setting 13 arson fires last year and has been charged with five counts of arson for the fires that damaged property.

Plenty of salt available for rest of winter season

Plenty of salt available for rest of winter season : By Matt Santoni Many area municipalities are on a reduced-salt diet this year. Last year’s mild winter left them with stockpiles of the rock salt they buy by ...

Merged 911 still has ‘bugs,’ problems in handling of calls, responses

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Merged 911 still has ‘bugs,’ problems in handling of calls, responses : By Bob Bauder and Margaret Harding Pittsburgh and Allegheny County spent more than $10 million merging their 911 centers and upgrading technology over the past decade, but emergency responders and observers ...

Borough Manager at Borough OF bellevue (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Borough Manager at Borough OF bellevue (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) : The Borough of Bellevue is seeking a qualified individual to assume the position of Borough Manager. For a detailed job description for this position, please go to bellevueboro.com or send e-mail r...

U.S. states flirt with major tax changes | Reuters

U.S. states flirt with major tax changes | Reuters