IMPACT: EPA posts secret 'watch list' that includes chronic polluters

By Corbin Hiar

Days after 'Poisoned Places' stories and disclosure of internal polluter 'watch list,' EPA starts naming names — and divulges no details

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"… c across-the-board budget cuts at EPA and other agencies that will cripple law enforcement of health and safety standards in this country,” said NRDC’s Walke. …"

Bush Administration thwarts access

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpt from The Buying of the President 2004 shows the White House's propensity for secrecy

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"… soothe a skittish public. "The American people," he said, "can be assured law enforcement will use these new tools to protect our nation while upholding the sacred …"

Across San Francisco region, expulsion rates and attitudes toward punishment vary widely

By San Francisco Public Press

Calif. school districts are often independent, punishment and expulsion rates very widely

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"… ignificant drop in expulsions. In addition, the district collaborated with law enforcement, social service agencies and community groups to address disciplinary issu …"

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San Francisco lets students own up to misdeeds rather than face expulsion

By Jeremy Adam Smith

How one big-city district cut suspensions and expulsions — and why they may rise again

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"… stem from a local culture that has already embraced restorative justice in law enforcement.“Restorative justice recognizes the crime hurts everyone — victim, off …"

Expulsion overturned for boy at heart of Center probe

By Susan Ferriss

County board of education decides boy at heart of Center probe should not be kicked out of school

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"… been a no-foolishness county with our schools, just like we have been with law enforcement here,” Froehlich said. He supports toughness, he said, but has disagreed …"

Feds investigating possible fraud at GE’s former subprime unit

By Michael Hudson and E. Scott Reckard

Federal investigators looking into possible fraud at GE's now-closed subprime lender

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"… man for GE, said the company “as a matter of practice” cooperates with law enforcement on inquiries but does not comment on specific investigations. However, he …"

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Coast to coast, questions over student interrogations

By Susan Ferriss

A Virginia dad wants alert from schools when discipline starts, and in California ACLU objects to police interrogating student journalists

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"… s that could lead to a child’s suspension, expulsion or involvement with law enforcement.   Across the country in California, the American Civil Libertie …"

Attorney General Holder, Issa square off over Fast and Furious documents

By The Associated Press

Chairman of House Oversight Committee faces off with Justice Dept. during Fast and Furious testimony

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"… s in the U.S. transport their guns across the Mexican border where Mexican law enforcement could arrest them.According to emails turned over to the committee, Breuer …"

LA school abuse investigation runs into immigration fears

By Susan Ferriss

Undocumented parents say they fear deportation if they talk about accused teacher

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"… ting they are undocumented immigrants and fear coming forward to talk with law enforcement about allegations against teacher Mark Berndt. Most students are Latino at …"

New York: Police data shows excessive student arrests — especially for minorities, rights groups say

By Susan Ferriss

NY's chief judge wants to stop trying 16- and 17-year-olds as adults for non-violent accusations

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"… law to release this type of data. The requirement stems from concerns that law enforcement has become too involved in school discipline in New York’s public school …"

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