Tag: Watchdog

Denver investigating largest minority contract

Washington Examiner · May 14, 2014 2:48 pm

Bridges in Colorado are crumbling because of a lack of money. (AP Photo)

Money shortages allow bridges in Colorado to deteriorate

Kelly Cohen · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

Two federal judges acting within 24 hours of each other last Thursday and Friday served notice on the IRS that it's time to pay up. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

New IRS emails describe Washington direction of Tea Party targeting efforts

Mark Tapscott · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

Despite pushback from numerous lawmakers on the House Small Business Committee, the new head of the SBA, Maria Contreras-Sweet, insists a new $2.5 million agency program will launch. (AP/ Evan Vucci)

SBA launches new million-dollar initiative, despite Congress’ disapproval

Kelly Cohen · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

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Numerous DUI offenders can circumvent laws to punish them

Kelly Cohen · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

The Phoenix VA Health Care Center has come under scrutiny as growing concerns about allegations of gross mismanagement and neglect have resulted in a commitment by the chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee to hold a hearing, members of Arizona's congressional delegation said last week. (AP/Ross D. Franklin)

Secret lists, deaths: Claims roil Veterans Affairs

Associated Press · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

The Department of the Navy refuses to disclose its procedures for how it answers -- or doesn't answer -- Freedom of Information Act requests. (AP Image)

National Security

Lawsuit follows Navy’s stonewall on stonewalling information

Kelly Cohen · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

Florida National Guard members are seen guarding a building as they provide security for the Republican National Convention being held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on August 25, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Money meant for convention security mishandled, IG finds

Kelly Cohen · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

A battle between "Big Oil" and "Big Corn" gets more complex ahead of a big June decision. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Battle between ‘Big Corn’ and ‘Big Oil’ heats up

Kelly Cohen · May 14, 2014 4:00 am

FILE - This April 17, 2014 file photo shows Attorney General Eric Holder speaking in Overland Park, Kansas. Student lender Sallie Mae has reached a $60 million settlement with the federal government to resolve allegations it charged military service members excessive interest rates on their student loans. The settlement was announced Tuesday Holder and Education Secretary Arne Duncan. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner, File)

Sallie Mae, Justice Department in $60M settlement

Washington Examiner · May 14, 2014 2:00 am

In this Image provided by the U.S. Air Force a row of C-130 Hercules aircraft taxi on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/US Air Force - Airman 1st Class Stephanie Rubi)

National Security

Pentagon’s finances remain a mess, GAO report finds

Kelly Cohen · May 13, 2014 10:45 pm

A man visits the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Fort Collins, Colo., Monday, May 5, 2014. Employees at the clinic were instructed to falsify records to make it appear that patients were getting appointments close to the day requested, government investigators said. (AP Photo/The Coloradoan, Erin Hull)

Committee head wants Obama to name special commission to investigate Veterans Affairs patient deaths, care delays

Mark Flatten · May 13, 2014 10:36 pm