'I love this job.'(longtime federal employees)

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Seven long-term federal workers with unique jobs talk about why they stayed on the job so long, and about how events have shaped their jobs, including: the Arlington Cemetery funeral caisson blacksmith/farrier, and National Archives 56-year archivist still working at age 80.

Author: Heavey, Bill
Personal narratives, Appreciation, Civil service, Washington, D.C., Job satisfaction

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Red, white, and still blue: weeks after the September attack, many Washingtonians are still out of sorts

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Several psychologists explain how the trauma of the 9-11-01 attacks can affect direct victims as well as others in the region, and how to recognize symptoms of illnesses such as depression.

Author: Heavey, Bill
Psychological aspects, Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Cover Story, Practice, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Post-traumatic stress disorder, Disaster relief, Psychologists, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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Beer babes

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NASCAR is becoming America's fastest growing spectator sport. Part of the NASCAREs appeal is that the drivers are accessible to their fans, signing autographs.

Author: Heavey, Bill
Evaluation, Automobile racing

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