March 2011 Archive
Lawsuit Reveals How a Middleman Is Blocking Mortgage Modifications for Homeowners
The suit is a window into a broken system where even though the actual investors, when asked, say they want to allow mortgage modifications, the bank that acts as their representative has refused to allow them.
Pennsylvania Limits Authority of Oil and Gas Inspectors
A leaked memo says oil and gas inspectors can no longer issue violations to drilling companies in the Marcellus Shale without first getting the approval of top officials.
While Nuclear Waste Piles Up in U.S., Billions in Fund to Handle It Sit Unused
Energy companies have been suing the government over a lack of a long-term fix for nuclear waste -- costing taxpayers millions and potentially billions.
Appeals Court Makes It Easier for Gov’t to Hold Gitmo Detainees
The case could make it more difficult for prisoners at Guantanamo Bay to win release.
Factchecking Banks' Dubious Claims on Interchange Fees
Are interchange fees rising? The banking industry has one answer, but the Fed has another. Here's why.
Feds to Follow ProPublica, Release Dialysis Clinic Data
Officials with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told Sen. Grassley they are now providing Dialysis Facility Reports, statistical compilations on each of the nation's 5,000-plus dialysis clinics, to anyone upon request and are trying to add the reports to Medicare’s Dialysis Facility Compare website.
Sports Desk Update: Academic Performance Uneven Predictor of March Madness Results
Our NCAA tournament predictions based on academic progress ratings show an inconsistent relationship with how the Final Four are actually panning out.
Lowe’s Settlement in Drywall Cases Moves Closer to Finalization
More than 20,000 people have already submitted claims saying they bought defective drywall from Lowe’s home improvement stores. A judge has given preliminary approval to the settlement.
As Mideast Lashes Out Against Corruption, Chamber of Commerce Lobbies to Weaken Anti-Corruption Law
Even as anger over governmental corruption has exploded into protests across the Middle East, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been working to weaken the U.S. law that bans companies from bribing foreign officials.
Senators Call on CPSC to Allow Public Comment on New Drywall Fix
Senators say homeowners suffering through "the nightmare of problem drywall" deserve more information about how the homes can best be repaired.
Oil Companies That Gave 'Bonuses' to Libya Also Lobbied Against Disclosure Rules
Oil companies have lobbied against a provision in the financial reform bill that would expose payments to foreign governments such as the 'signing bonuses' given to Libya.
