Smog-forming and toxic gases 'consistently' undercounted, major study finds

By Bill Dawson

HOUSTON, May 31, 2002 — In a discovery with national implications, a group of government, academic and private researchers involved in a $20

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"… nation’s worst ozone problems, including Los Angeles, Houston, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia.Airborne toxins a national problemEarlier this month, the …"

Interview: Not in the U.S. of A?

By Charles Lewis

WASHINGTON, September 17, 2003 — A month before the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 and all of the increased government secrecy that

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"… king to some known mob folks just before the 1996 Democratic convention in Chicago, when they were basically talking about fundraising. I obtained excerpts o …"

Bush's choice of EPA advisers signals tilt toward industry

By Josey Ballenger

February 12, 2001 — The composition of the team that advised George W. Bush on the Environmental Protection Agency during his transition to

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"… ade, the top environmental lawyer at Sonnenschein, Nath & Rosenthal in Chicago, was reportedly on Bush’s short list for the top EPA job. (The New York …"

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Tim Pawlenty's ties to Morgan Stanley executives could create image issues

By Peter H. Stone

Execs at much investigated Morgan Stanley have tight political ties to Tim Pawlenty

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"… o also co-chaired the Minnesotan’s PAC, is a veteran GOP fundraiser from Chicago who started raising money for Pawlenty in 2009. Last month, Strong hosted …"

"… r Pawlenty in 2009. Last month, Strong hosted a fundraiser for Pawlenty in Chicago which, together with one in Texas, raised $800,000.The Texas event drew so …"

"… Center for Responsive Politics.Executives from Citadel Investment Group, a Chicago-based hedge fund chipped in $50,500 and U.S. Bancorp executives donated $2 …"

Family docs seeking more members on AMA group with influence over Medicare pay

By Joe Eaton

Family doctors want more representation on an AMA committee that influences Medicare pay

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"… said. The next RUC meeting is from Sept. 22 to 25, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.In addition to the four additional primary care seats, the family physicia …"

Obama rewards big bundlers with jobs, commissions, stimulus money, government contracts, and more

Obama administration has rewarded "bundlers" with jobs, appointments, government contracts

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"… ome bundlers “make it clear what they are looking for,” said Merksamer.Chicago CPA Harvey S. Wineberg, who raised at least $100,000 and is Obama’s pers …"

"… and family members.Some are longtime friends of the first family, such as Chicagoans Cindy Moelis and her husband Robert Rivkin, who as a couple bundled at …"

"… rtation Secretary Ray LaHood. Rivkin once served as general counsel to the Chicago Transit Authority. The couple and their children were among the guests at …"

"… hen a special assistant for presidential personnel in the White House. The Chicago lawyer, himself an Obama bundler, served as the 2008 campaign deputy finan …"

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Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

Center story detailed loopholes in current system

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"… iot Fineman, chief executive of the National Gun Victims Action Council, a Chicago-based advocacy group, which monitors efforts by the state of Illinois to i …"

Obama groups raise $4-5 million in first two months

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic groups already collecting millions in unlimited contributions for Obama re-election

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"… Begala, who is shuttling to some donor solicitations in New York, Boston, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and other cities.Overall, the climate this year is mor …"

Boeing pocketed millions by overcharging Army, IG report finds

By Ben Wieder

Boeing overcharged the Army $13 million for helicopter parts

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"… lable for $7.71 from another Army inventory was billed at $1,626.49 by the Chicago-based aerospace company.It’s not the first time a branch of the armed fo …"

Less than 2 percent of 'Sarbox' corporate whistleblowers win inside federal bureaucracy

By Michael Hudson

Less than 2% of 'Sarbox' whistleblowers win

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"… mployees to look for multiple ways to get windfalls,” Steven Pearlman, a Chicago attorney who has represented Caterpillar Inc. and United Air Lines Inc. in …"

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