ATF let hundreds of U.S. weapons fall into hands of suspected Mexican gunrunners

By John Solomon, David Heath and Gordon Witkin

Front-line agents and Sen.Charles Grassley are sharply questioning a federal investigation that allowed hundreds of guns to move across the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Phoenix":

"… ng built, according to documents and interviews.The decision — part of a Phoenix-based operation code named “Fast and Furious” — was met by strong ob …"

"… eadquarters in Washington and supervision by the U.S. attorney's office in Phoenix, a special ATF strike force known as Group VII was given permission to let …"

"… e million ($1,000,000.00) cash in over-the-counter transactions at various Phoenix area” gun dealers, the memo said.Some of the field agents became increas …"

"… 2, 2010, email to one of his supervisors and an assistant U.S. attorney in Phoenix, Voth wrote there was “no pressure but perhaps an increased sense of urg …"

Analysis — The false promise and big profits of ‘mini-med’ health plans

By Wendell Potter

One of the reasons I left my job as a PR executive for the health insurance industry was because I could not in good conscience be a pitchma

Excerpts from this story referencing "Phoenix":

"… hat specialize in mini-meds. CIGNA, for instance, paid $175 million to buy Phoenix-based Star HRG and its 200,000 policyholders in 2006. To explain why big i …"

Stimulating hypocrisy: Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

Excerpts from this story referencing "Phoenix":

"… g his “conditional support” for Department of Transportation funds for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. “My longstanding policy is to treat fa …"

"… e McCain, who also noted that he was writing at the request of the City of Phoenix.In response to a FOIA request from the Center, the Department of Commerce …"

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Weak laws, paltry resources hinder gun trafficking probes, say ATF backers

By David Heath

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is under fire, but supporters say the agency lacks the tools needed to conduct succe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Phoenix":

"… ght case against George Iknadosian, the owner of the X Caliber gun shop in Phoenix, and straw buyers who were allegedly working for a pair of brothers, Cesar …"

Assistant attorney general's office approved wiretap in controversial gun probe

By John Solomon and David Heath

High-level Justice Department officials approved wiretap in controversial gun probe

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"… Burke, approved of the strategy along with the ATF agent in charge of the Phoenix, William Newell.The January briefing paper also warned that the pace of gu …"

Mexico demands information on controversial ATF gun investigation

By John Solomon

Mexico's foreign ministry is demanding information from the U.S. government on a controversial Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Expl

Excerpts from this story referencing "Phoenix":

"… ws reported last week that almost 800 of the weapons trafficked during the Phoenix-based operation code named "Fast and Furious" were used in subsequent crim …"

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Federal legal aid vulnerable to fraud, questions of conflicts and intimidation

By John Solomon

U.S. Assistant Attorney General Tony West hailed Maryland’s Legal Aid Bureau with a rousing speech a few weeks ago that equated the nonprofi

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"… nar at the American Bar Association’s annual equal justice conference in Phoenix in May, officials said. The Boston-based CLAE’s website recently listed …"

"… een LSC staffers, including Sarjeant and some of her deputies, went to the Phoenix conference at taxpayers’ expense at a cost of $26,000, Barr said. The se …"

"… ar Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs resort, which boasts hiking trails through Phoenix’s spectacular red-clay bluffs, a “Hilton golf academy” with a drivin …"

Outsiders target Indian land for risky business

By Joe Eaton

Outsiders target Indian land for risky business

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"… a 600-acre parcel of the reservation in New Mexico. It would sell power to Phoenix and Las Vegas, while adding air pollution to the Four Corners region.The N …"

Beyond booze

By Caitlin Ginley

The McCain campaign’s links to the booze industry are no secret. The McCain family fortune comes from his wife, Cindy, who serves as chairwo

Excerpts from this story referencing "Phoenix":

"… y ties, Hensley and Marley worked together at United Sales Incorporated in Phoenix and United Distributors Incorporated in Tucson; Hensley was secretary and …"

E-mails allege strife within ATF over Grassley probe

By David Heath

E-mails reveal strife within ATF over Grassley probe

Excerpts from this story referencing "Phoenix":

"… as trying to do was to provide what the law was.” …"

"… today that George T. Gillett Jr., an assistant special agent in charge in Phoenix, is cooperating with his office as it looks into decisions made by ATF and …"

"… lett is the second ATF employee to reveal his cooperation. James Dodson, a Phoenix-based agent, has also spoken to Grassley’s staff, criticizing his agency …"

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