September 2010 Archive
New Health Care Provisions Go Into Effect This Week, But Read the Fine Print
The health care bill, now six months old, has several provisions going into effect this week, but the law's complexity, actions by insurers, and the political back-and-forth have consumers unsure.
CDOs’ Interlocking Ownership
See which CDOs exchanged pieces with other CDOs through our interactive feature that reveals the incestuous nature of Wall Street’s CDO business.
Which CDOs and Banks Had Deals With the Most Cross-ownership?
See which CDOs exchanged pieces with other CDOs through our interactive feature that reveals the incestuous nature of Wall Street’s CDO business.
Health Insurers in Certain States Won’t Issue Child-Only Policies Anymore
Parents in some states may have fewer choices when shopping for insurance coverage for their children. Many insurers--anticipating rules this week that will bar them from refusing to cover sick children--say they won't issue child-only policies anymore.
Federal Agency Failed to Report Disciplined Providers to National Database
The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency, contributed to the gaps in a federal database of dangerous caregivers when it failed to report disciplinary actions as required by law.
Watchdog Faults FBI for 'Factually Weak' Basis for Investigating Activists
A new report by the Justice Department’s Inspector General noted that individual activists were placed on terrorism watchlists because the FBI unnecessarily classified investigations of minor crimes as terrorism investigations.
BP Says Well Is Sealed, but Oily Gulf and Accountability Questions Remain
BP's ruptured well has been plugged, but the oil’s still out there, the research is just getting started, and officials are still investigating BP and deciding the future of drilling in the Gulf.
Gov't Report Slams Labor Dept. Program to Protect Whistleblowers
Flaws in the Labor Department's whistleblower protection program leave workers unprotected from reprisal, according to a new watchdog report.
For-Profit Schools Donate to Lawmakers Opposing New Financial Aid Rules
House members who signed letters asking for an end to new financial aid regulations covering for-profit schools also received nearly $94,000 from the for-profit college sector in the first seven months of this year.
Congresswoman Calls for Review of Purple Heart Decisions
Rep. Chellie Pingree, a House Armed Services Committee member, says soldiers with concussions should be recognized if they meet the Army’s criteria.
E-Mails Show Treasury Knew Bank Championed by 2 Lawmakers Was Weak
Treasury gave $12 million in bailout money to OneUnited bank, championed by two lawmakers, even though it knew the bank was weak and had a spotty record of lending to low-income homeowners, internal e-mails show.
Regulators Consider Requiring Banks to Disclose More About Debt Levels
The SEC may soon be implementing rules to shed more light on efforts by banks to make their books look better — a practice known as "window dressing."
Gulf Spill Paymaster Defends Progress While Weighing Changes
The paymaster managing the claims in the Gulf oil disaster says that he hopes to speed the payments, but that many claims don't have sufficient documentation. He also said he's thinking about some changes to make things clearer to claimants.
