Marian Wang was a reporter for ProPublica, covering education and college debt. She joined ProPublica in 2010, first blogging about a variety of accountability issues. Her later stories focused on how rising college costs and the complexity of the student loan system affect students and their families. Prior to coming to ProPublica, she worked at Mother Jones magazine in San Francisco and freelanced for a number of Chicago-based publications, including The Chicago Reporter, an investigative magazine focused on issues of race and poverty.
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Where Things Stand: U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Libya, Says It’s ‘Time for Qaddafi to Go'
The U.S. on Monday called for Libya's leader to relinquish his power. Here's a look at how the U.S. response to the actions of the Libyan government have shifted over time.
The Latest on Crackdowns in the Mideast and U.S. Responses
With the political situation in the Middle East still in flux, here’s a look at how the U.S. has responded in recent days.
As U.S. Rebuilt Ties With Libya, Human Rights Concerns Took a Back Seat
A 2008 U.S. embassy cable noted that absent a clear message from the U.S., meaningful progress on human rights was "unlikely" for Libya. Critics say that message hasn't been clear enough.
Months Before Brutal Attacks in Bahrain, U.S. Praised Ally’s Progress ‘On All Fronts'
A quick look at why Bahrain's crackdown on its people has put the U.S. in an awkward position given the praise it lavished on its tiny Gulf ally just months before.
Overview of Middle East Crackdowns and the (Varying) U.S. Responses to Each
Here’s a brief look at what’s happening in some key countries in the Middle East and how the U.S. has responded.
Despite Drive to Cut Costs, Defense Programs Deemed Unnecessary May Prove Difficult to Kill
The president's proposed budget cuts several weapons programs deemed unnecessary by the Defense Department, but lawmakers have historically opposed efforts to end them.
Regulators Warn that Trans-Alaska Pipeline Poses Safety Risk
The federal agency that regulates pipeline safety recommended a number of upgrades to the pipeline system, which it said had a history of corrosion problems.
Egypt Post-Mubarak: Key Facts on the Military’s Long-Standing Role
What we’ve learned about the Egyptian military, and what this could mean for where things are headed.
California Health Boards Draft Rules to Fix Worker Loopholes
California’s health licensing boards are working to pass new regulations to prevent incompetent or dangerous workers from practicing.
GOP Proposes $1.6 Billion Cut to EPA Budget, Defends $4 Billion in Oil Subsidies
Despite arguing that the EPA should "let the market run on its own" without subsidizing different forms of power, GOP lawmakers have defended billions in subsidies to oil and gas companies.
CIA Officials Involved in Abuse and Wrongful Detention Rarely Reprimanded, Sometimes Promoted
CIA officers who were involved in cases of wrongful imprisonment, mistreatment and even detainee deaths have often avoided serious punishment and in many cases been promoted within the agency, according to an AP investigation.
Accusations of Fraudulent Mortgage Documents Led Citigroup to Settle With Homeowners
Bankruptcy disputes over Citigroup's faulty mortgage documents have yielded settlements for some homeowners across the country, Bloomberg reported.
As Egyptian Army Cracks Down, Leaked Cables Shed Light on Its Gov’t Loyalties, Internal Rifts
Given the unrest in Egypt, U.S. officials have been in frequent communication with Egypt’s top military leaders long considered to be anti-reform and loyal to the regime, according to U.S. diplomatic cables.
Leaked Cables: Egyptian Government Stokes Fears of Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood has long accused the Egyptian government of stoking fears about its power and radicalization. As it turns out, U.S. diplomats agree.
State Department Approved Export of U.S.-Made Tear Gas to Egyptian Gov’t
The American-made tear gas used to disperse pro-democracy protesters in Egypt earlier this week was sold to the country after government review, a State Department spokeswoman told us.
Backgrounder: What Are the United States’ Options for Suspending Egypt’s Aid?
As the unrest continues and calls have grown louder for the U.S. to freeze its aid to Egypt, we review how that would work.
With Corporate Tax Reform Under Consideration, a Look at Businesses’ Treasured Loopholes
The country's official corporate tax rate may be one of the world's highest, but many businesses invest in finding loopholes to pay far less.
