Pentagon negotiates with indicted contractor, despite suspension

By Amy Biegelsen

For the second time this year, the Pentagon is trying to give a no-bid contract extension to a logistics company operating a supply warehous

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Outsourcing the Pentagon

By Larry Makinson

Windfalls of war: Pentagon's no-bid contracts triple in 10 years of war

By Sharon Weinberger

Sending troops home could pave way for more non-competitive defense contracting

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Early warning

By Alan Green

Excerpts from this story referencing "federal magistrate":

"… That criminal case is still active in federal court in Atlanta although a federal magistrate has raised the possibility of dismissing the charges on a legal technicali …"

"… is still pending.U.S. Judge Thomas Thrash scheduled a Dec. 16 hearing on a federal magistrate’s report detailing the complex corporate structure of Public Warehousing …"

ATF's struggle to close down firearms dealers

By Fred Schulte

Agency's crippled oversight of the industry means troubled gun dealers can stay open for years.

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

By David Heath

After Sandy Hook shootings, NRA campaign clout still formidable

By Joe Eaton

Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

Current gun debate may not help beleaguered ATF

By Alan Berlow

Excerpts from this story referencing "federal magistrate":

"… 2012 to keep his license. He lost the first round in late December, when a federal magistrate recommended a judgment for ATF. The magistrate noted that more than 100 fi …"

'Upset' emissions: Flares in the air, worry on the ground

By Kristen Lombardi and Andrea Fuller

Residents living along the chemical corridor of Texas and Louisiana often encounter 'upset' emissions -- triggering pollution, health fears.

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Safety risks underscored by violations at ExxonMobil refinery

By Alexandra Duszak

Oil industry trade group takes to D.C. airwaves

By Michael Beckel

Chamber of Commerce, other biz lobbies drill big oil for new cash gusher

By Peter H. Stone

Oil-financed Congress members target public-interest group

By Richard Prince and Esther Cassidy

Excerpts from this story referencing "federal magistrate":

"… aim to “second-guess” enforcement practices by the TCEQ. On April 3, a federal magistrate denied most of Exxon’s motion, paving the way for a possible trial. For …"