Author Archive

Jay L. Zagorsky

Management

Americans leave a huge chunk of change at airport security checkpoints − here’s what it means for the debate over getting rid of pennies

The latest TSA figure shows that during 2023, air travelers left almost $1 million in small change at checkpoints. This is roughly double the amount left behind in 2012.

Management

Passport Bottleneck Is Holding up International Travel by Americans Eager to See the World as COVID-19 Eases

Precautions taken in response to COVID-19 explain some but not all of the recent long delays in getting a passport.

Oversight

Census Director’s Resignation Could Affect Control of Congress After 2020

John Thompson was more than just another Washington bean counter. His resignation may affect which party controls Congress after 2020.