Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the five stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Click here for more information on how we do this and to suggest additions.
1. Subprime Mortgages and Ratings Agencies
The Miami Herald wrapped up its three-part investigation into Florida's mortgage industry this week with news that state regulators let crooked mortgage professionals keep their licenses after violating the law. Prompted by the Herald's reporting, the state opened an investigation and … more…
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Alexandra Andrews graduated from Georgetown University in 2006. After interning at The Paris Review, she joined ProPublica and writes the site’s “Breaking on the Web” section.