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Critical Incidents in Public Administration

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2008 Financial Crisis

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Public administration’s involvement during the 2008 financial crisis was critical, including implementing monetary policy and bailouts to stabilize the economy, which led to debates on regulatory oversight and financial system reforms.

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9/11 Terrorist Attacks

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The public administration's role in the wake of 9/11 included emergency response coordination and the subsequent overhaul of national security policy, leading to the formation of the Department of Homeland Security and a focus on terrorism preparedness.

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Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster

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The public administration's role in the Challenger disaster brought forward issues related to risk management in government agencies, the need for effective communication between technical experts and decision-makers, and led to major changes in NASA's procedures.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Response

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The public administration's handling of the pandemic highlighted the importance of crisis preparedness, timely response, and effective communication, emphasizing the need for better public health infrastructure and international collaboration.

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The Rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

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Public administration's implementation of the ACA, particularly the HealthCare.gov website launch, faced technical issues illustrating the challenges of managing large-scale IT projects and the necessity for digital innovation and project oversight in government programs.

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Boston Marathon Bombing

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The role of public administration in the Boston Marathon bombing involved critical incident response and interagency collaboration, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, the effective utilization of resources, and community resilience in the face of terrorism.

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Hurricane Katrina response

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Public administration played a crucial role in emergency management but faced widespread criticism for a slow and inadequate response, highlighting the need for better disaster preparedness, intergovernmental coordination, and communication.

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California Wildfires Management

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Public administration played a pivotal role in the management and response to California wildfires by coordinating fire suppression efforts and evacuation, highlighting trends in climate change and the need for sustainable environmental policies.

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Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

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Public administration confronted complex challenges in environmental crisis management, regulatory oversight, and accountability measures following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, reinforcing the imperatives for strict industry regulations and robust contingency planning.

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Flint water crisis

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Public administration at the city and state level was implicated in the Flint water crisis due to cost-cutting measures leading to water contamination; it underlines the necessity for vigilant regulatory oversight and the prioritization of public health.

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