White House Ousts Top Official Accused of Political Favoritism

Embattled administration official Lurita Doan resigned Tuesday evening, acknowledging that her move came at the request of the White House. "Early this evening I was asked to submit my resignation,...

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April 30, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (12)

Second Trial for Boeing Whistleblower

Prosecutors will try for a second time to convict a former Boeing Co. employee who shared with reporters internal company documents reportedly showing quality control and inspection problems. King County,...

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April 29, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (11)

Undercover Investigation: One-Stop Shopping for Steroids

A four-month undercover investigation by ABC News affiliate KNXV in Phoenix, Ariz., reveals that local medical clinics are all too willing to improperly prescribe steroids. Even though steroids can only...

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April 29, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Report: U.S. Anti-Corruption Efforts Looking Good (in Iraq)

Some incremental good news out of Iraq: The top U.S. watchdog there says the State Department is making progress with anti-corruption efforts in the country. For the first time in...

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April 24, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (2)

CIA Tape Probes, Still Chugging Along

A House intelligence committee investigation into the destruction of CIA recordings reportedly showing waterboarding of Guantanamo Bay prisoners is on track to finish by June, according to a report in...

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April 23, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Ex-KBR Workers to Testify on Contract Fraud

Less than two weeks after the Army picked KBR as one of a handful of contractors to provide billions in services in Iraq over the next decade, Senate Democrats will...

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April 22, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (4)

McCain Aided Arizona Businessman

Known for his avowed stance against favors for special interests, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., introduced legislation sought by a major campaign donor, the New York Times reports this morning. McCain...

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April 22, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (5)

Duke Briber Hasn't Made Bail, Judge Says

A man appealing his conviction for bribing former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham is reportedly struggling to make his bail, set at $1.4 million. A federal public defender has been representing...

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April 21, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Rezko out on Bail

After nearly three months of incarceration, Antoin "Tony" Rezko is out on bail -- with a lot of help from his loved ones. Over a dozen friends and relatives of...

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April 18, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (18)

Despite Admission, Latest Hill Scandal "Still a Whodunit"

Even as more information leaks out about the latest Congressional scandal, Congress is struggling to decide how – or whether – to investigate itself. The crux of the scandal, known...

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April 17, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (19)