Identify the American state that gave managers great control over employee hiring and firing by adopting personnel system reforms

Phoebe is a citizen of Texas with overtly liberal political views who prefers to read free blogs to keep herself informed of political developments. Which political website is she most likely to follow?

a. Morning News b. Texas Monthly c. Texas Tribune d. Burnt Orange Report

Which of the following is accurate with regard to the national debt?

a. The national debt as a percentage of GDP has drastically increased in recent years. b. The public/national debt as a percentage of GDP has not changed in the past decade. c. The national debt is not affected by external events such as war or a natural disaster. d. The national debt has only increased under Democratic presidents.