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Lena Groeger has previously worked at Scientific American, where she wrote about topics in science and health. Prior to that she was at Wired, where she designed infographics and reported on technology and national security. Lena graduated from NYU with a master's in Science Journalism and from Brown University with a degree in Biology and Philosophy.

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What We Found Using Nursing Home Inspect

Aug. 14, 2012, 8:53 a.m.

We’ve made it easy to search nearly 118,000 deficiencies found during government inspections at 14,565 nursing homes nationwide.

Heat Wave: The Best Reporting on Our Rising Temperatures

Aug. 10, 2012, 12:44 p.m.

A roundup of accountability journalism on the local effects of rising temperatures around the country and the world.

Big Pharma’s Big Fines

July 3, 2012, 9 a.m.

The government has fined drug companies billions of dollars for illegally promoting drugs for unapproved uses. Here’s a closer look at six of the most recent major fraud fines.

State-by-State: How Health Reform Could Expand Medicaid

June 28, 2012, 3:57 p.m.

The Supreme Court ruled that states can opt out of the health care law’s Medicaid expansion without losing federal funding for Medicaid. We map out what might happen if they do.

Interactive: How Obama Drone Death Claims Stack Up

June 18, 2012, 3:15 p.m.

Obama administration assertions about the number of civilians killed by U.S. drone strikes have varied widely. We charted every claim we could find.

Interactive: How Obama Drone Death Claims Stack Up

June 18, 2012, 3:15 p.m.

Obama administration assertions about the number of civilians killed by U.S. drone strikes have varied widely. We charted every claim we could find.

How a Map That Wasn’t a Map Became a Map

June 4, 2012, 8:11 a.m.

Why and how we mapped state money for homeowners.

The Best Watchdog Journalism on Obama’s National Security Policies

June 1, 2012, 2:45 p.m.

We rounded up some of the best, scoopy pieces of accountability journalism on Obama’s national security policies.

Where Are the Foreclosure Deal Millions Going in Your State?

May 22, 2012, 11:26 a.m.

We contacted every state to see how they are spending the money they received from the foreclosure settlement. Here’s the most comprehensive breakdown available anywhere.

Murdoch’s Circle: The Growing News International Scandal

May 15, 2012, 10:18 a.m.

From phone hacking to bribery, the corruption at News International has involved many players—increasingly, ones close to Rupert Murdoch. We’ve mapped out the players involved in this growing debacle, organized by their proximity to Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch and other senior staff.

Timeline: How Obama Compares to Bush on Torture, Surveillance and Detention

May 10, 2012, 1:14 p.m.

As the terrain and debate around national security shifts, we took a look back at some of the most controversial elements of George W. Bush’s national security policy, to see how much has changed under Obama – and how much has stayed the same.

40 Acres and a Rule: Draft Federal Fracking Regs Cover Only A Sliver of Land

May 8, 2012, 11:04 a.m.

The Obama administration’s newly proposed fracking rules contain some strong measures but apply to only a fraction of the country

How Does the FDA Monitor Your Medical Implants? It Doesn’t, Really

May 3, 2012, 12:07 p.m.

From eroding surgical mesh to rusting artificial hips, the past decade has seen many medical devices malfunction. But the FDA doesn’t have a standardized national system to track and catch problems.

Four Medical Implants That Escaped FDA Scrutiny

April 30, 2012, 10:32 a.m.

Medical implants like hip replacements and heart valve rings improve the lives of millions of Americans. But critics say too many risky devices are cleared without proper testing and receive little oversight once on the market. We’ve taken a closer look at four.

The EPA’s First Fracking Rules — Limited and Delayed

April 19, 2012, 10:09 a.m.

The nation’s first ever standards for fracking, which apply to air pollution and not groundwater, won’t take full effect until 2015.

And You Thought It Was Just ‘Pink’ Slime

April 12, 2012, 1 p.m.

So-called “pink slime” has taken hold of the popular imagination, but it isn’t new—or alone. Here’s how it stacks up against two other mechanical processes.

A History of FDA Inaction on Animal Antibiotics

April 4, 2012, 10:23 a.m.

Despite years of evidence that feeding antibiotics to farm animals can be dangerous to human health, the FDA has taken few steps to regulate the drugs. Last month, a federal judge ordered them to finally take some action. Here we trace the history.

What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court’s Health Care Decisions

March 26, 2012, 11:45 a.m.

The Supreme Court begins hearings Monday on the health care reform law. Here we map the possible outcomes of each argument.

Afghan Soldier Likely Took a Brain Test Riddled with Problems

March 20, 2012, 5 a.m.

Critics say the test Robert Bales likely took before deployment fails to screen for the invisible wounds of war.

Senate Bill Could Roll Back Consumers’ Health Insurance Savings

March 16, 2012, 12:01 p.m.

A recently introduced Senate bill could limit rebates insurers are slated to pay to consumers.

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