This Week in Scandals
Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Here is how we do it. And, as always, feel free to suggest new scandals.
The Treasury Department shifted gears this week, abandoning its plan to purchase troubled assets and widening bailout eligibility to credit card, auto and student loan companies. Nobody was too surprised by the announcement, but some say that it has dented Paulson’s credibility while others warn that the loosened … more…
Was AIG Watchdog Not Up To The Job?
This story was co-published with MSN Money.
U.S. regulators responsible for supervising American International Group now acknowledge that … more…
As Rape Victims Wait, Money for DNA Testing Goes Unused
This story was published in the Los Angeles Times on Nov. 9, 2008
Last summer, the Los Angeles Police Department was dealt a rude shock. … more…
This Week in Scandals
Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Here is how … more…
USC Study of Alhurra Withheld From Public; Inquiries of Network’s Operation Deepen
The government board that oversees the US-funded Arabic satellite channel Alhurra has refused to make public an independent study … more…
Board Knew of Nurses’ Criminal Records But Took Years to Act
This story was published in the Los Angeles Times
In March 2006, a Long Beach hospital put state licensing authorities on notice: Two … more…
This Week in Scandals
Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Here is how … more…
This Week in Scandals
Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Click here … more…
This Week in Scandals
Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Here is how … more…
This Week in Scandals
Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Click here … more…
This Week in Scandals
Every week, we take stock of how the week unfolded for the stories we're tracking in Scandal Watch (see the right sidebar). Click here … more…
November 07, 2008
FBI Looks Into a Threat to Reveal Patient Data John Markoff, New York Times, November 07, 2008
November 04, 2008
FBI Asked Questions on Rezko Land Deal Jerry Seper, Washington Times, November 04, 2008
Federal Judge Orders Cheney Aide to Testify in VP Records Lawsuit Safiya Boucaud, Jurist, November 03, 2008
October 17, 2008
Carbon monoxide: Detectors save lives - except when they fail Nate Carlisle, The Salt Lake Tribune, October 17, 2008
Troopergate investigator to get documents Rachel D'Oro, AP, October 16, 2008
October 10, 2008
Release of Troopergate Report Hangs On GOP Cooperation Zachary Roth, Talking Points Memo, October 10, 2008
Palin Pre-empts State Report, Clears Self in Probe, AP, October 10, 2008
October 09, 2008
Eavesdropping Allegations Prompt Senate Investigation Daniel W. Reilly, Politico, October 09, 2008
Todd Palin Had Unusual Access to Wife’s Staff Matt Apuzzo, AP, October 09, 2008
October 09, 2008
Palin Repeatedly Pressed Case Against Trooper Serge F. Kovaleski, The New York Times, October 09, 2008