Interview: Unprecedented opportunity

Rami Khouri, a veteran editor and reporter who currently serves as editor-at-large for the Lebanese English language newspaper, The Daily St

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alabama":

"… nding up to their government are like the African-Americans in Birmingham, Alabama in 1956 standing up to the police dogs and the fire hoses. These are peopl …"

FHA and Ginnie Mae punish troubled New York lender cited by Center probe

By Brian Grow

A New York-based lender that was featured in a recent Center for Public Integrity investigation has been expelled from a government-insured

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alabama":

"… g regulators closed two banks, New South Federal Savings Bank in Irondale, Alabama, and Peoples First Community Bank in Panama City, Florida, that were named …"

Case studies show value of old-timers

By Knut Royce

Accounts of airplane "saves," especially when veteran captains overcome the errors of less-experienced crew members, are mostly anecdotal.
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The politics of energy: Coal

By The Center for Public Integrity

When George W. Bush was inaugurated on the Capitol steps in January 2001, the coal industry, which had contr

Excerpts from this story referencing "John Dingell":

"… aigns from 1997-2002, and found allies on Capitol Hill like Representative John Dingell, D-Mich., who received more than $280,000 in donations from the industry d …"

"… utions1997 to 2002RecipientParty, StateOversight RolesAmountRepresentative John DingellD-Mich.Energy & Commerce$287,500President George W. BushR 251,763R …"

The Murtha Method

By The Center for Public Integrity

For months, a cloud has swirled around Congressman John Murtha (D-Pa.), chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alabama":

"… at the end of 2004, one of his first clients was Radiance Technologies, an Alabama-based company with an office in Wichita. Ayers has donated $11,400 to Tiah …"

Legal challenge seeks to bring down new campaign finance law

By Kathryn Wallace and Marianne Holt

A conservative group in Alabama has filed the first court challenge to recently passed campaign finance legi

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alabama":

"… heard.The IRS said it does not comment on lawsuits. …"

"… ct” on free speech, according to Paul Haughton, a Republican activist in Alabama and executive vice president of the federation.The complaint, filed in fed …"

"… Court case, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. Alabama, which found that the names of members of the NAACP did not have to be pub …"

"… four plaintiffs. The others include the Mobile Republican Assembly and the Alabama Republican Assembly. The complaint lists U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, …"

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New chief of House financial services takes aim at derivatives

By Julie Vorman

Spencer Bachus, the Alabama Republican expected to become the next chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, says he wants to tink

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"… d the toughest challenge that Frank has faced in years. …"

Grand Old Parties: Special interests shower Republicans with perks and parties in the Big Apple

By Meredith O'Brien

Cowboy boots and rock stars. Tuxedos and champagne. Batting practice in a Major League Baseball stadium and coveted tickets to the U.S. Open

Excerpts from this story referencing "Alabama":

"… exerts strange control over a lovely young soprano.” ($25-100)Virginia, Alabama, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Maryland and Georgia delegationsNYC Host …"

Leaked document reveals six “Murtha Method” Reps. under investigation

By Nick Schwellenbach

Seven members of a powerful subcommittee that was the subject of a recent Center investigation are now being scrutinized by the House ethics

Alleged arms trafficker has long record

By Kate Willson

Maybe you caught the latest news on arms trafficking: a Belgian man widely believed to be one of Europe’s top arms merchants has been indict

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"… Europe’s top arms merchants has been indicted in, of all places, Mobile, Alabama. The charges: arms smuggling and money laundering. Turns out the trafficke …"

"… egedly worked with Monsieur on Iran’s behalf. The case is being heard in Alabama because Monsieur and Fotouhi allegedly wired $110,000 to a Mobile bank for …"

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