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The nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency has drawn criticism from Republicans. (AP photo)

News

Watchdog: Think tank sues for Gina McCarthy’s text messages

Michal Conger -

May 29, 2013 4:00 am

A young Chinese boy walks past Chevrolet cars of GM (General Motors) during a show in Xiangyang city, central Chinas Hubei province, 2 October 2012. (AP Photo)

News

Despite bailout, Americans may someday buy GM cars made in China

Chris Butler -

May 28, 2013 4:00 am

Former chief White House economist Austan Goolsbee was investigated by the Treasury Department Inspector General in 2011 for possibly disclosing confidential tax information regarding Koch Industries. The IG's report has never been made public. (AP Photo)

News

Some wonder if IRS scandal began with Goolsbee remark on Koch taxes

Richard Pollock -

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

Christy Romero is the Treasury Department's Special Inspector-General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). (AP Photo)

Crime

Bank CEO, top executives convicted on multiple fraud charges

Kelly Cohen -

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-ND, is a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, which is probing Apple's overseas investments. Heitkamp, who was elected in 2012, disclosed owning Apple stocks on her Senate financial disclosure statement, as did Sen. Tom Carper, D-DE, who is also on the committee. (AP Photo)

News

Watchdog: Two on Senate panel probing Apple own its stock

Kelly Cohen -

May 24, 2013 4:00 am

A federal audit shows that Prince George's County schools misused nearly $167,000 in stimulus money on personal items. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Education

Audit: Prince George’s County schools used stimulus funds for principals’ watches, microwave ovens

Andy Brownfield -

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

The Inspector General says the New York State Department of Health should return more than $54 million in improper reimbursements. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Healthcare

IG reports NY health officials got $54.3 million they should return

Kelly Cohen -

May 23, 2013 4:00 am

News

Newly released docs show inconsistencies in FBI training manual censorship

Mark Flatten -

May 22, 2013 4:00 am

Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, led a hearing into worries that the Department of Veterans Affairs is too focused on processing older disability claims and the expense of new ones. (Photo: Examiner file)

News

Watchdog: House takes wait-and-see view of new VA claims backlog plan

Mark Flatten -

May 22, 2013 4:00 am

Special Inspector-General for Afghan Reconstruction John F. Sopko testifies before a House committee. (SIGAR Photo)

News

Watchdog: Afghans levy $1 billion in improper taxes on U.S. contractors, IG claims

Michal Conger -

May 22, 2013 4:00 am

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Watchdog: Think tank sues for Gina McCarthy’s text messages

Despite bailout, Americans may someday buy GM cars made in China

Some wonder if IRS scandal began with Goolsbee remark on Koch taxes

Bank CEO, top executives convicted on multiple fraud charges

Watchdog: Two on Senate panel probing Apple own its stock

Audit: Prince George’s County schools used stimulus funds for principals’ watches, microwave ovens

IG reports NY health officials got $54.3 million they should return

Newly released docs show inconsistencies in FBI training manual censorship

Watchdog: House takes wait-and-see view of new VA claims backlog plan

Watchdog: Afghans levy $1 billion in improper taxes on U.S. contractors, IG claims

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