DOJ releases, then tries to reel back FOIA documents in Holocaust case

By Amy Biegelsen

A federal government ban on Holocaust survivors suing to collect on European insurance policies from that era may be on a shaky legal footin

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… a life insurance policy held by a Holocaust survivor. Dr. Thomas Weiss, a Miami Beach opthamologist born in 1949, has spent years trying to obtain the ins …"

Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

Center story detailed loopholes in current system

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… ged.   Eventually, the law caught up with Geisel. He was arrested in Miami in August 2008 for making threats against Barack Obama, who was campaignin …"

"… n January 2008. At the time of his arrest, he was taking a 10-day class in Miami, learning to become a licensed bail bondsman. Classmates overheard him ma …"

"… were elected, according to an affidavit on file in U.S. district court in Miami. Another student said she heard Geisel say he “hated George W. Bush and …"

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mitt Romney":

"… nd mostly on get out the vote efforts.GOP allies of presidential candidate Mitt Romney have unveiled their own Super PAC, called Restore Our Future PAC, which is …"

Advertisement

Inside the shell: Drugs, arms and tax scams

By Gerard Ryle

The man behind shell companies linked to arms deals, drug lords and tax fraud.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Browder":

"… fficials.The case may have ended there, but Hermitage's London-based chief Bill Browder devoted himself to pursuing those he holds responsible for the original cr …"

Obama, first lady, VP combine for 45 fundraisers since official campaign launch

By Aaron Mehta and Peter H. Stone

Obama, first lady and vice president use perks of presidency to enhance fundraising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… e bitter 2008 primary.Earlier in the month, the president spent a night in Miami rolling through three events, which concluded with an intimate dinner at t …"

"… what he started. “I’m going to need your help,” he said to crowds in Miami and Philadelphia.The first lady’s speeches tend to be more personal, wit …"

27 Obama bundlers have already topped $500,000

By Peter H. Stone and Aaron Mehta

Obama team raises stakes for its bundlers, seeking $700,000 over two years

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… mpaign’s disclosure.Earlier in the month, the president spent a night in Miami rolling through three events, which concluded with an intimate dinner at t …"

Advertisement

Privatizing combat, the new world order

By Laura Peterson

In 1998, the U.S. had a military presence in a remote African war that drew little attention from the media

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… training of military and police forces, recently established an office in Miami – a move, the company's director of operations explained, to handle cont …"

Anti-terrorism funds enlisted in war on drugs

By Ignacio Gómez G. and Gerardo Reyes

Colombia collects millions, even as politicians are linked to brazen cartels and paramilitary groups

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… n the same month, former Vice President Al Gore canceled a presentation in Miami because of concerns that President Uribe was speaking at the same seminar; …"

"… tters now," professor Bruce Bagley, a Colombia expert at the University of Miami, said in an interview with ICIJ, "is the fight against terrorism, not the …"

FBI brags about chasing down mortgage fraudsters but big banks are left untouched

By Michael Hudson

FBI report identifies mortgage fraudsters of all stripes – except banks

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… e fraud were Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Tampa, Detroit, Washington, Miami, San Francisco, Chicago, and Salt Lake City, the agency said. The report s …"

Industry donors

By Kevin Bogardus

Profiles of the top industry donors in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "Miami":

"… year's storms are still unresolved. Ever since Hurricane Andrew devastated Miami in 1992, insurance companies have raised their rates frequently in Florida …"

Pages