As IRS crusades against Americans hiding money offshore, Latin American tax cheats flock to U.S. banks

By Michael Hudson

U.S. and its banks called "biggest tax haven" in world

Regulatory brawl over debit cards sidesteps the real fee-setters: card companies

By Amy Biegelsen

Lobbying brawl sidesteps the real fee-setters: card companies

Skipping safeguards, officials rushed benefit to a politically-connected energy company

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Did White House hurry to spur jobs - or favor firm backed by fundraiser?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Vice President":

"… e from the oil and gas industries. Back room meetings in 2001 between then-Vice President Dick Cheney’s energy task force and top oil executives exemplified what …"

"… n renewable energy and exactly what the Recovery Act is all about,” said Vice President Joe Biden, appearing via satellite from Washington.“The promise of clean …"

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The politics of energy: Oil and gas

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2003 — The sweeping energy bill now pending in Congress offers a geyser of new tax breaks and other government good

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Public Integrity":

"… —a ratio of more than four-to-one—according to figures compiled by the Center for Public Integrity.In many ways, the $30 billion energy legislation is a classic example of m …"

"… dollars to lobby Congress and the Bush Administration. An analysis by the Center for Public Integrity found that the oil and gas industry reported spending $143.3 million in lo …"

"… natural gas industry on wilderness preserves and closed federal lands.The Center for Public Integrity found the oil and gas companies on the Fortune 1000 list had given $165,67 …"

Judge says Fannie Mae whistleblower's lawsuit can go forward

By Michael Hudson

As Congress begins to tackle the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-chartered mortgage giants that have been kept alive wi

Book Review: A rising tide of white-collar lies

By Michael Hudson

New book examines dissembling by Bernie Madoff, Martha Stewart, Barry Bonds

Excerpts from this story referencing "Vice President":

"… hat they knew, what they’d said and when and why they’d said it.Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff, was convicted of lying about his role in l …"

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White House visitor logs riddled with holes

By Fred Schulte and Viveca Novak

Obama touts release of Secret Service logs but data has huge gaps

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"… functions. Twice last year, Trumka met privately with Obama and once with Vice President Joseph Biden, the records show, but no details are in the logs. The AFL-CI …"

Newt Gingrich faces questions about consulting job and support for biofuels

By John Aloysius Farrell

Gingrich takes consulting fee from ethanol while getting big fossil fuel donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Vice President":

"… ” Gingrich said, sitting by Pelosi’s side, in an ad produced by former Vice President Al Gore’s organization, the Alliance for Climate Protection.Ethanol is …"

IMPACT: Official calls mishandling of sexual assault cases 'staggering'

By Sarah Favot

Official blames colleges for 'misplaced sense of values and priorities'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Vice President":

"… of these cases is staggering,” said Duncan in an April 4 appearance with Vice President Joe Biden at the University of New Hampshire.The Education Department, mea …"

Coal ash: The hidden story

By Kristen Lombardi

Pat Nees never liked the water at the Moose Lodge. Almost everyone in tiny Colstrip, Montana, drank and dined at Lodge #2190, but the well w

Excerpts from this story referencing "Vice President":

"… ater.”Insiders say the calculus was fueled in part by a belief that then-Vice President Al Gore would win the 2000 presidential election, opening up the prospect …"

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