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Porn in the Government: Elizabeth Birnbaum and Incompetence

Elizabeth Birnbaum left her oil oversight job after a report found porn and meth problems in her shop. We all indulge—but those paid to prevent disasters should cool it.

Jonathan V. Last
Jonathan V. Last
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Jonathan V. Last

Jonathan V. Last

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