Tag: Watchdog

Flags flap in the wind at the gate at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Mich., Wednesday, May 4, 2005. In a state where the unemployment rate ranks among the nation's highest and job creation remains at the forefront of government concern, the upcoming round of military base closings could pose another challenge to Michigan's economy. The list from the Base Realignment and Closure commission is expected to be released next week. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Selfridge air base cited for eight safety violations

Associated Press · November 13, 2013 5:00 am

More than 355,000 Americans have pledged money to Organizing for Action from January to September -- totaling more than $21 million.

Obama’s Organizing for Action continues to woo big donations

Kelly Cohen · November 13, 2013 5:00 am

The Wynn Las Vegas resort is seen on The Strip in Las Vegas. (AP/Jae C. Hong)

Wynn resorts says US hasn’t sought information on Macau gift

Bloomberg News · November 13, 2013 5:00 am

New York Daily News: New York inspector general to probe state athletic commission’s handling of boxer’s severe injury

New York Daily News: New York inspector general to probe state athletic commission’s handling of boxer’s severe injury

Washington Examiner · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

Al Jazeera America reported it had obtained a sealed FBI affidavit alleging Ron Calderon Montebello accepted $88,000 in return for his help promoting bills. (AP Photo)

Lawmakers weigh action against embattled California senator

Associated Press · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

Springer's Sanitation drops off a load of garbage at the Watertown CRRA transfer station on Echo Lake Road in Watertown. CRRA needs to develop new sources of revenue and make other changes to remain financially viable, according to an outside review. (Republican-American)

Energy and Environment

Report advises changes for Connecticut trash agency

Associated Press · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

Micah Morrison, formerly of Wall Street Journal, joins Judicial Watch investigative reporting team

Michal Conger · November 12, 2013 5:00 am

Officials at ChicagoÃ¢â¬â¢s City Hall can borrow billions of dollars without asking votersÃ¢â¬â¢ permission. John J. Kim - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune: Chicago officials abusing borrowing privileges

Washington Examiner · November 11, 2013 5:00 am

Center for Investigative Reporting: Overtime, new computer system put sizable dent in VA benefits backlog

Center for Investigative Reporting: Overtime, new computer system put sizable dent in VA benefits backlog

Washington Examiner · November 11, 2013 5:00 am

Salt Lake Tribune: When chips were down, poker firms bet on state attorney general

Salt Lake Tribune: When chips were down, poker firms bet on state attorney general

Washington Examiner · November 11, 2013 5:00 am

United States Enrichment Corp. is trying to attract private investment against another $750 million it expects to receive from DOE, money the government refuses to discuss.

Energy and Environment

Republicans, and some Democrats, backed tax dollars, loan guarantee for failing energy firm

Luke Rosiak · November 11, 2013 5:00 am

Philadelphia Inquirer: State of Phila.’s school buildings is a worry, too

Philadelphia Inquirer: State of Phila.’s school buildings is a worry, too

Washington Examiner · November 11, 2013 5:00 am