June 2011 Archive
Illinois Regulators Sue Heart Scan Company, Alleging Deceptive Practices
After a ProPublica investigation, Illinois officials file suit against a company that markets long-term contracts for body and organ screenings that some medical experts say are unnecessary and could put patients at risk.
Journalist’s Story Highlights Patchwork of Immigration Laws
A closer look at one undocumented immigrant's path through the nation's immigration system highlights a hodgepodge of state immigration laws.
After SEC Settlement With JPMorgan, Will Other Banks Pay Too?
Many other banks created deals with similar characteristics to the transaction that resulted in JPMorgan's $154 million settlement with the government. But the SEC still faces big challenges in wresting more settlements from banks.
Magnetar Deal Prompts SEC Settlement With JPMorgan Chase
A year after our story on hedge fund Magnetar, JPMorgan Chase agrees to pay $154 million over SEC charges it misled investors about Magnetar’s role in a deal.
Bank Lobby Says 'Fight Continues' on Debit Card Fees, Warns of 'Dire Consequences'
In a letter to the Federal Reserve this week, the American Bankers Association urged regulators to ease up on the rules and "mitigate the harms" to banks.
Critics Find Gaps in State Laws to Disclose Hydrofracking Chemicals
Five states have adopted rules requiring drilling companies to disclose what’s in hydraulic fracturing fluids, but critics say they don’t go far enough to protect public health and the environment.
What Exactly Is the War Powers Act and Is Obama Really Violating It?
The Obama administration is certainly sidestepping the controversial law known as the War Powers Act, but in doing so he’s following a well-worn path.
Primer: In Labor Board Dispute With Boeing, Growing Controversy Clouds Facts
As a messy labor dispute involving Boeing grows increasingly partisan, we review the facts behind the controversy.
ProPublica Launches #MuckReads, a New Way to Share Investigative Stories
ProPublica today launched its new social aggregation feature, #MuckReads – a tool which allows users to read and share investigative stories online
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chief Blasts Agency’s Approach to Fire Safety
N.R.C. Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko said the agency is giving nuclear companies too much leeway and "must close this very long chapter of not enforcing all fire protection violations."
Merrill Lynch Investigated for CDO Deal Involving Magnetar
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether Bank of America's Merrill Lynch shortchanged investors on a $1.5-billion mortgage-backed security deal.
