GAO as Congress watchdog helps curb waste
Washington AP reports the General Accounting Office acts as Congress watchdog for 75 years investigating aviation safety to school facilities. GAO cites nearly 16 billion in taxpayer savings. 80 percent of studies stem from House or Senate requests. Tensions rise with agencies, but GAO aims to help, though critics say it sometimes overshoots.
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Naval energy engine tests stall at Philadelph ia site
Congressional investigators say delays in finalizing an energy efficient naval propulsion engine have left a $5.4 million Philadelphia test facility idle. The GAO cites funding cuts and a faulty recuperator component as central to testing hold up, with no engine available for testing on site amid ongoing debates about the program’s viability and future direction.
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Police academy offered through IUP at Neshannock High
The Criminal Justice Training Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania will run a part time municipal police academy at Neshannock High School. The New Castle XIII program starts when enrollments meet minimums and runs about one year with classes 12 hours weekly. The 608 hour Act 120 certified course is open to those pursuing law enforcement careers and requires passing psychological and physical exams, a criminal history check, and an interview. Tuition is 1750 dollars plus 10 for history check 75 for psychology 75 for physical exams and 65 for supplies. Cadets must buy uniforms and apply through IUP CJTC at the A P Building Rear 1 Maple St Indiana PA 15705 or by phone.
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Neshannock High School
Pennsylvania
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A&p
Maple St
Indiana
Just-A-Cinch 4-H members praised for Fair Day show
Lawrence County Fair grounds hosted the Just-A-Cinch 4-H club where eight members placed in the 4-H group. Names include Joe Ryan Whiting Kristen Van Peterson Brandi Thomas Carey Gagnon Dena DeGidio Lauren Boyle Valerie Bobic and Christina Bobic. The Princeton Area 4-H Bowling Club met at Shenango Bowl-A-Way on June 13 with Charity Freeman as president Lynn Nocera vice president Marie Gimmatteo news reporter Tracey Ferguson song leader Adam Metrocaviage game leader and Annie Fosnaught news reporter. Twenty bowling teams listed country names for the Summer Olympics. Marge McElwain distributed 4-H bowling record books and dress code rules to members. Brenda Shaley discussed scorekeeping and game checks.
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Joe Ryan Whiting
Kristen van Peterson
Brandi Thomas
Carey Gagnon
Dena DeGidio
Lauren Boyle
Valerie Bobic
Christina Bobic
Charity Freeman
Lynn Nocera
Marie Gimmatteo
Tracey Ferguson
Adam Metrocaviage
Annie Fosnaught
Marge McElwain
Brenda Shaley
Field day to show rotational grazing on Armstrong Farms
A July 26 field day at Armstrong Farms near Saxonburg will demonstrate rotational grazing with 125 cows on five farms. Speakers include John Allen and Penn State Extension staff. Topics cover intensive grazing, fencing, economics, water systems, and cost share options. Registration is $4, due by July 19. lunch included.
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Saxonburg
Pennsylvania Association of Sustainable Agriculture
Penn State Cooperative Extension
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John Allen
Tom Calvert
Lawrence County Cooperative Extension Office
Butler County Cooperative Extension Office
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