Hard Labor

Threats to America’s workers, and the fragile federal net that protects them

By Jim Morris

Amid reports of high injury rates for temporary workers, OSHA announces new measures aimed at training and safety.

By Jim Morris

Worker deaths rose slightly in 2011, though the jobsite fatality rate fell, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports.

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

UPDATED APRIL 18: The U.S. Chemical Safety Board, which probes chemical accidents, is under attack for its slow investigative pace.

Consider the Source

All the presidents' debt

By Dave Levinthal

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Colbert Busch backed by D.C.-based groups

By Dave Levinthal

Graham's campaign collects bundle from lobbyists

By Michael Beckel

Gun groups, defense contractors buck downward trend in lobbying

By Dave Levinthal

Wealthy supporters fuel Obama nonprofit

By Dave Levinthal and Michael Beckel

Corporations, pro-business nonprofits foot bill for judicial seminars

By Chris Young, Reity O'Brien and Andrea Fuller

Juvenile Justice

Scrutinizing controversial policies affecting young people at risk

Toxic Clout

How the chemical industry shapes government science and imperils public health

By David Heath

Tens of millions of Americans drink tap water tainted with chromium. But industry pushback has made it hard for the EPA to regulate.

By David Heath and Ronnie Greene

PART ONE: An EPA panel appointed to study hexavalent chromium included scientists who had consulted for industry in lawsuits.

By Ronnie Greene and David Heath

The removal of a respected Maine toxicologist from a panel six years ago reveals industry influence on EPA's IRIS program

By Jim Morris

The EPA wants to release a list of 'chemicals of concern' for public comment, but the list remains locked up with the White House OMB.

State Integrity Investigation

Controversy ensnaring governor raises new questions about Virginia laws

By Nicholas Kusnetz

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Alleged bribery scheme reinforces low marks from State Integrity Investigation

Grading the nation: How accountable is your state?

By Caitlin Ginley

Conflicts of interest run rampant in state legislatures

By Nicholas Kusnetz

'State Integrity Investigation' has blockbuster first year

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Lawmakers in Southeast call for ethics reform

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Revolving door swings freely in America's statehouses

By Nicholas Kusnetz

Redistricting: GOP and Dems alike have cloaked the process in secrecy

By Nicholas Kusnetz

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Policing the politicians; state ethics commissions lack muscle

By Caitlin Ginley

By Fred Schulte and David Donald

Center investigation suggests cost from upcoding and other abuses likely tops $11 billion.

By Joe Eaton and David Donald

Center probe suggests facilities have taken advantage of government’s failure to set billing standards.

By Fred Schulte

Billing software helps medical professionals document higher fees.

By Sasha Chavkin

How a rare kidney disease is killing laborers and vexing researchers in three countries.

By Sasha Chavkin

How a rare kidney disease is killing laborers and vexing researchers in three countries.

By Sasha Chavkin and Anna Barry-Jester

How a rare kidney disease is killing laborers and vexing researchers in three countries.