March 2015 Archive
Despite Wave of Data Breaches, Official Says Patient Privacy Isn’t Dead
Yet another health insurer reported a massive data breach this week, affecting the financial and medical information of 11 million people. We asked the head of the federal agency tasked with investigating these issues whether the notion of patient privacy was outmoded.
Super PAC Men: How Political Consultants Took a Texas Oilman on a Wild Ride
The head of a Texas oil dynasty joined the parade of wealthy political donors, aiming to flip the Senate to Republicans. By the time consultants were done with him, the war chest was drained and fraud allegations were flying.
Antebellum Data Journalism: Or, How Big Data Busted Abe Lincoln
An 1848 investigative news story that relied on heavy data analysis snared big fish, including two future presidents.
California Announces Audit of Insurance Company That Took Away Home Health Aide
A top labor official in California challenges our characterization of changes to the state’s workers’ comp system. His department will audit a case spotlighted by us.
Email Escapades MuckReads Edition: Hillary is Just the Latest Politician to Avoid Official Email
Some of the best #MuckReads we read this week. Want to receive these by email? <a href="http://eepurl.com/OknCn">Sign up</a> to get this briefing delivered to your inbox every weekend.
Hillary Clinton's Top Five Clashes Over Secrecy
The latest flap over her private emails as secretary of state is far from the first time she's been accused of lacking transparency.
Union Buried Evidence of Firestone Support of Warlord After Labor Deal
During a bitter strike in the 1990s, the United Steelworkers of America found Firestone supported warlord Charles Taylor, but never released its findings.
Fed Inspector General Reopens Leak Investigation
The move comes as Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Orrin Hatch demands more information about how a private newsletter obtained confidential details of Fed discussions.
'Segregation Now' Selected as Finalist for Silver Gavel Awards
Recognition for a multimedia exploration of race in America’s schools.
Emails Reveal Lobbyist Had Undisclosed Role In Cuomo Financial Crisis Investigation
Howard Glaser, a lobbyist and longtime confidant to Andrew Cuomo, previously denied he was involved in the then-attorney general’s investigations. Newly obtained emails show otherwise.
Echoes of Hillary’s Past as Emails Put Her on Defensive
Hillary Clinton's defense of her use of personal emails while she was secretary of state triggers memories of the "pink press conference" during the Whitewater investigation.
A Stress Test For The New York Fed
As congressional critics push for reform of Wall Street’s lead regulator, Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen says more of the decisions on bank oversight have shifted to Washington, D.C.
Washington Legislature Moves to Limit Schools Pinning Down and Isolating Kids
It’s the latest in a national trend to reduce restraints of school kids.
