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IRS isn't catching fraudulent and excessive home energy credits

By Laurel Adams

May 19, 2011

IRS can't verify $6.8 billion in energy tax credits claimed by home owners

Cyber threats

Watchdog: FBI can respond better to cyber threats

FBI still struggles to recreate itself as intelligence-driven agency

By Laurel Adams

May 2, 2011

FBI still struggles to recreate itself as intelligence-driven agency

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iWatch News investigations of Newt Gingrich as he launches a presidential bid

iWatch News investigations of Newt Gingrich as he opens White House bid

Withdrawn FEC nominee laments “broken” confirmation process

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

October 7, 2010

In early August, the White House quietly informed the U.S. Senate that it was withdrawing the nomination of labor lawyer John J. Sullivan

House considers proposal to eliminate all federal campaign contribution limits

By Josh Israel, Aaron Mehta and Gabriel Debenedetti

June 24, 2010

After months of false starts and compromises, the House today was set to begin debating a Democratic bill that would make it clear how much

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As disasters strike, private sector preparedness program remains stalled

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

June 11, 2010

More than 50 days into the BP oil spill crisis, many are calling for Congressional action. Environmental groups are demanding more safety re

VA medical centers in hot water for failing to follow sterilization training

By Laurel Adams

May 4, 2011

GAO says some VA medical centers aren't following strict sanitation guidelines for reusable medical equipment

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FEC penalties plummet even as campaign spending hits record high

By Laurel Adams

December 15, 2010

As outside spending to influence elections soared in 2010, the federal agency charged with enforcing election laws handed out some of the sm

A peek inside State Department's FOIA procedures

By Laurel Adams

October 22, 2010

The State Department uses retired Foreign Service officers to help determine what internal documents and memos can be released for Freedom o

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"… tired ambassadors.Following are other new watchdog reports released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), various federal Offices of Inspector General …"

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