Author Archives: Terrence Kane

By Terrence Kane NEWTOWN, PA – It was late on a Sunday night when State Representative Perry Warren called me for a conversation on how Pennsylvania’s state government was handling the coronavirus outbreak. There was exasperation in his voice, and he spoke with a sense of urgency that seemed uncommon for a weekend night. HeContinue reading “Final: Behind the Scenes of Local Government During Coronavirus”

By Terrence Kane WASHINGTON – Officials from the Social Security Administration testified before the Senate on efforts to combat the growing problem of fraudulent call scams impersonating SSA employees. The hearing focused on the main efforts to combat Social Security impersonation scams that are an emerging and persistent issue. These efforts include educating the publicContinue reading “Senate holds hearing on efforts to combat the growing problem of Social Security scams”

By Terrence Kane WASHINGTON – Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) testified before Congress on efforts to develop a more diverse and inclusive workforce. This hearing was the first in over a decade to look specifically at efforts within DHS to increase diversity and inclusion. “The CommitteeContinue reading “Revised: Numerous Efforts Underway to Strengthen and Diversify the Homeland Security Workforce”