‘Top Secret America’: Washington Post Unmasks Unwieldy Security Behemoth
Filed under: Budget, National Security, DeficitThe Post unveils two-year investigation of the U.S. intelligence community, which has expanded since 9/11 beyond government capacity to control and effectively use it. Permalink | Email this...
ACORN: GAO Investigation Finds No Misuse of Federal Dollars
Filed under: Scandal, InvestigationsA federal investigation found that the community organizing group did not misuse the $40 million it received from the federal government over a four-year period. Permalink | Email this | Lin...
Psychotropic Drug Abuse in Foster Care Costs Government Billions
Filed under: Investigations, Health Care, PD Investigations, MedicineChildren in foster care are much more likely to be on antipsychotic medications than other children on Medicaid. Many of these drugs are medically prohibited -- and dangerous -- for m...
Rep. Bob Etheridge Apologizes for Confrontation With Interviewers on D.C. Street
The Democratic congressman was ambushed by young men claiming to be students and asking if he supports the Obama agenda. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
FBI File Reveals Ted Kennedy Received Death Threats
Filed under: Ted Kennedy2,000 pages of new files show that the late senator received death threats over several decades. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
‘Legends of Flight’ Celebrate in Washington Despite Crash-Landing at Start
Filed under: MediaMilitary and commercial aircraft pioneers gather for flights on vintage biplanes and the screening of a new Imax film. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Biplane Crash Disrupts Operations at Washington’s Reagan National Airport
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U.S. Military Will Assist South Korea With Naval Defense
Filed under: National Security, International
A surprise North Korean attack on a South Korean warship revealed vulnerabilities despite years of investment in the South's defense.
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Filed under: Republicans, 2010 Elections, Campaigns, Republic of Dish Rep. Mark Kirk Admits Campaign Bio Listed Wrong Military Award
The Illinois Republican mentioned winning the wrong award during a 2002 congressional hearing, in his official bio, and on his campaign blog.
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