Few criminal cases target big air polluters

By Chris Hamby and Ronnie Greene

Prosecution level at its lowest among environmental cases

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lake Charles":

"… fining Company pleaded guilty to Clean Air Act and other violations at its Lake Charles, La., oil refinery and agreed to pay $12 million in criminal penalties and …"

Industry wields sway over air pollution rules, enforcement

By Ronnie Greene, Chris Hamby and Jim Morris

As communities battle toxic air, industry shapes EPA and state regulation.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lake Charles":

"… ville, a small African-American community founded in the 1790s across from Lake Charles, La.Fourteen major industrial facilities surround the community, including …"

"… wth. The EPA’s enforcement website lists more than a dozen facilities in Lake Charles out of compliance with the Clean Air Act.In 2005, the people of Mossville …"

"… permits and other approvals that would allow any increase in pollution.”Lake Charles-area companies deny causing any harm to residents, saying they strive to c …"

Pro-Santorum super PAC gets $1 million donation

By John Dunbar and Peter H. Stone

Two donors account for 71 percent of pro-Santorum super PAC's contributions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lake Charles":

"… o men account for 71 percent of the contributions to the super PAC.Dore of Lake Charles, La., is winner of the 2011 Horatio Alger Norman Vincent Peale Award, acco …"

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Donor profile: William Doré

By Michael Beckel

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Lake Charles":

"… nd athletics, landing a scholarship that took him to McNeese University in Lake Charles, La. He worked several jobs on the side, including selling life insurance, …"