Behind Door #4: A Deputy Gov. with Tax Problems
And the names keep rolling in.
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Senator Blagojevich?
Last month, we noted that Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich could appoint himself to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. While becomi … more…
Experts Divided Over Risk of Bio-Terrorist Attack
When news of an anthrax attack flashed across American TV screens in September 2001, the public was swept up in a debate that had b … more…
AG Nominee Faces Questions Over Pardon of Fugitive
When Eric Holder appears before Congress next year, seeking confirmation as attorney general, lingering ghosts from his role in the M … more…
The Fed’s Secret $893 Billion Loan Portfolio
And you thought the Treasury Department’s $700 billion bailout was massive and secretive.
In fact, the Federal Reserve is lending s … more…
Can Obama Turn Back The Clock On Bush’s Midnight Rules?
This story was originally published in Politico.
Whether it’s relaxing pollution-control standards for power plants or allowing lo … more…
Rahmbo’s Revolving Door Revisited
Last week, we noted that Rahm Emanuel’s brief but profitable stint as an investment banker highlights the revolving door swinging bet … more…
Bailout Update: The $350 Billion Bailout?
$350 billion is enough bailout for the time being. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson says he won’t be asking Congress for the second in … more…
Rahmbo’s Revolving Door
In between working in the Clinton White House and holding his own congressional seat, Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) took a brief, though h … more…
Transparency Groups Push Obama on Agenda
Freedom of information advocates have a lengthy to-do list for President-elect Barack Obama and Congress.
A report (PDF) from a coa … more…
March 05, 2010
Obama Advisers to Recommend Military Tribunals for 9/11 Suspects Anne E. Kornblut and Peter Finn, Washington Post, March 05, 2010
Obama Health Care Approach At Odds With Past Views Calvin Woodward, AP, March 05, 2010
March 03, 2010
EPA Makes Polluters Pay Less Stephen Power, Wall Steet Journal ($), March 03, 2010
February 17, 2010
Stimulus Funds Going to Slashed Programs Matt Kelley, USA Today, February 17, 2010
February 08, 2010
Safety Agency Missed Signs in Toyota Recalls Ken Thomas, AP, February 08, 2010
February 05, 2010
Obama Continues Bush Approach to Religious Charities Peter Wallsten, Wall Street Journal, February 05, 2010
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