Payday lenders boost spending on lobbying, campaigns as consumer agency takes shape

By Julie Vorman

Payday lenders more than doubled their spending on federal lobbying to $9.2 million in 2009-10, an investment that defeated Congressional at

Excerpts from this story referencing "New Jersey":

"… yday lenders, even even moved its national headquarters to Washington from New Jersey in January. “Regulators must fully understand the crucial role our indus …"

A more likely nuclear nightmare

By Susan Q. Stranahan

A more probable nuclear power threat than quake or tsunami: recurring fires

Excerpts from this story referencing "Chairman":

"… people anywhere in the country.The nation’s chief nuclear regulator, NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko, acknowledges fire concerns have faced too low a priority i …"

"… ficance. The problems at Robinson warranted three “white” findings.NRC Chairman Jaczko, in March 2011 testimony before a House energy subcommittee, referr …"

Analysis — Insurers lobbying on the fine print may erase consumer protections

By Wendell Potter

One of the provisions of the health reform law that insurers hate most requires that they spend at least 80 percent of what we pay them in p

Excerpts from this story referencing "New Jersey":

"… on. One of the Democrats who is expected to sign on is Rep. Rob Andrews of New Jersey. Andrews recently told several hundred agents and brokers who were meeting …"

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Analysis — Are seniors paying attention to Paul Ryan's plan for Medicare?

By Wendell Potter

ANALYSIS: Republicans sold seniors a bill of goods on health care reform and Medicare

Financial reform this week: House Republicans push bill to curb CFPB power

By Julie Vorman

Your guide to financial reform law events during the week of May 2

Could rupture of aging pipeline ignite nuclear plant's control room?

By Susan Q. Stranahan

Could rupture of aging pipeline ignite nuclear plant's control room?
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Broken elections, stolen votes

By Susan Q. Stranahan

Were the chaotic presidential elections of 2000 and 2004 an anomaly or a harbinger of things to come this November? Is democracy, as Karl Ro

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"… d Integrity Initiative and directed all of the Justice Department’s U.S. attorneys to aggressively investigate fraud and prosecute the guilty. He declared: …"

"… John Ashcroft was personally concerned about election fraud: He was named attorney general after being narrowly defeated for reelection to his Senate seat fr …"

"… ting fraud. Five years on, it came to light that Ashcroft’s successor as attorney general, Alberto Gonzales, had dismissed nine U.S. attorneys around the co …"

"… s successor as attorney general, Alberto Gonzales, had dismissed nine U.S. attorneys around the country — and as the scandal unfolded it became clear that s …"

IMPACT: Little-known AMA committee that sets Medicare pay catches heat

By Joe Eaton

IMPACT: Congressman, physicians take on panel that sets Medicare values to determine payment

Excerpts from this story referencing "New Jersey":

"… ssure to leave the RUC from some members and state chapters, including the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians.Ray Saputelli, executive vice president of th …"

"… cademy of Family Physicians.Ray Saputelli, executive vice president of the New Jersey group said, “our leadership would be happy to see the AAFP make a bold s …"

Family docs not ready to leave AMA group with influence over Medicare pay

By Joe Eaton

Family docs have declined to withdraw from a powerful AMA group with influence over Medicare payment rates — at least for now

Excerpts from this story referencing "New Jersey":

"… mily physicians provide invaluable expertise and service to the RUC.”The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians, along with some vocal members of the family …"

"… values for procedures. Ray Saputelli, executive vice president of the New Jersey academy, on Friday said he is still confident that the American Academy of …"

High-capacity magazine sellers raise millions for NRA

By Peter H. Stone

A Center review uncovers symbiotic ties between high-capacity magazine gun sellers and the NRA, including fund-raising tactics to underwrite

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