November 2010 Archive
Banks Modifying Tiny Percentage of Mortgages in Need
Mortgage modifications, both proprietary and HAMP, are just as rare as they were before the government’s mortgage modification program launched 19 months ago.
New York State Foreclosure Mediation Shows Glimmers of Hope in Helping Homeowners
New York is requiring banks to sit down with homeowners before foreclosing. And it’s slowly starting to pay off.
For Years, Drug Company Paid Top Athletes to Attract Doctors
One drug company, Novartis, paid millions for top athletes and coaches to make appearances at its events, in an effort to boost doctor attendance.
Rocky Road Ahead for DREAM Act
After failing to win comprehensive immigration reform, immigration proponents are now hoping to use the lame-duck session to snag an 11th-hour consolation prize: the DREAM Act.
BP Probation Officer Asks Judge to Revoke Probation, Citing ‘Criminal Negligence’
In a court filing, a federal probation officer said that BP acted negligently in the run-up to a 2009 spill—violating the terms of its probation for a spill in 2006.
SEC Investigating Citigroup Mortgage Deal
The SEC is investigating whether in the run-up to the financial crisis Citi acted improperly as it created and marketed a $1 billion CDO.
Drug Firms Say They'll Take Closer Look at the Docs They Pay
Seven drug companies paid $7.1 million to 292 doctors who faced disciplinary action or other regulatory sanctions, ProPublica found. Several companies say they may take steps to tighten screening procedures for physicians who are paid as speakers or for other activities promoting prescription drugs.
Mexico's Regional Newspapers Limit Reporting of Cartels' Role in Drug Violence
Mexico’s regional newspapers, the source of news for many in the country, downplay the role of drug cartels in assassinations and other attacks on civil authorities. Many papers don’t even cover all the drug-linked executions in their localities.
At Hearing, Lawmakers Ask Experts for Foreclosure Crisis Solutions
A state attorney general, a legal services attorney and a law professor shared with lawmakers possible solutions for easing the foreclosure crisis.
Gov’t Watchdog Says Treasury’s Dismissal of Foreclosure Scandal Is ‘Premature'
The Congressional Oversight Panel, in a new report, warned against downplaying the effect that banks' documentation problems could have on the financial system.
Pittsburgh Bans Natural Gas Drilling
Citing health and environmental concerns, Pittsburgh’s city council unanimously passes a ban on natural gas drilling within city limits.
Read Gov't Report Showing 1 in 7 Hospitalized Medicare Beneficiaries Harmed by Care
A new government report calls attention to the rate of unexpected events in hospitals that result in harm to Medicare beneficiaries.
Frontline Re-Airs NOPD Shootings Investigation
Tonight, PBS stations across the country will re-broadcast the Law & Disorder documentary.
How News Organizations are Using Dollars for Docs Data—And How You Can Too
News organizations across the country are continuing to generate their own stories using our Dollars for Docs data.
How News Organizations are Using Dollars for Docs Data—And How You Can Too
News organizations across the country are continuing to generate their own stories using our Dollars for Docs data.
