April 2012 Archive
VA Nurses Scrutinized After Patient Deaths in Two States
A review of records at 29 Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals found that some facilities didn't keep proper track of their nurses' skills or competency.
In the Evening Hours, CISPA Gets Some New Features
Privacy advocates say the House-passed cybersecurity bill falls short of safeguards needed to protect personal data collected while surfing the net.
The Best Watchdog Journalism on Campaign Finance
This week, we’re exposing the world of campaign finance post-Citizens United, the 2010 Supreme Court case that opened the door to super PACs.
FCC-Required Political Ad Data Disclosures Won't Be Searchable
The FCC vote on Friday mandating broadcaster disclosure comes with caveats.
Is CISPA SOPA 2.0? We Explain the Cybersecurity Bill
Our rundown on the debate over the latest controversial Internet bill and what CISPA could mean for you.
Broadcasters' Last-Ditch Push to Hide Political Ad Data
Media giants are scrambling to water down a proposed FCC rule on disclosure that will be voted on Friday.
News Corp. Exec Considered Enlisting Newspaper Editors in Lobbying Effort
Newly released emails show a News Corp. official suggesting editors at The Times (of London) and The Wall Street Journal Europe push British government officials to approve the company’s takeover of BSkyB.
Public Files? Not On A Student Budget
Students checking public files at TV stations in Cleveland encountered unaffordable fees and camera-shy employees.
Feds File First Criminal Charges Related to BP Gulf Spill
The charges against former BP engineer Kurt Mix are expected to be the first step in an ongoing investigation that could reach into the executive suite.
ALEC and ExxonMobil Push Loopholes in Fracking Chemical Disclosure Rules
The conservative nonprofit group ALEC has pushed industry-backed model legislation that lets oil and gas companies muddy the waters on disclosure of fracking chemicals.
Latest News Corp. Investigation Emails
Report your findings in over 160 News Corp. internal emails released today
Advice From Walmart Exec at Center of Scandal: ‘Personal Integrity’ is Key
The Walmart exec, Eduardo Castro-Wright, in a 2009 interview extolled integrity and a "passion for winning."
Student Loan Borrowers Dazed and Confused by Servicer Shuffle
A little-known legal provision forces the federal government to award contracts to qualifying nonprofit student loan servicers, putting them in charge of managing millions of loans. The shuffle has thus far caused problems for some borrowers.
How are the Dialysis Centers Near You?
A roundup of local coverage using data from our updated Dialysis Facility Tracker.
Top MuckReads: Poisoned Backyards, Picturing PTSD, and Regulators on the Run
The best accountability journalism of the past week.
