Stories by Marcus Stern
Marcus Stern had worked for Copley News Service in Washington, D.C. since 1983. In 2006, he shared the Pulitzer Prize and George Polk Award for his role in breaking the story of former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham's wide-ranging corruption. Stern has also, in recent years, reported extensively from Iraq and other conflict zones. He spent most of the 1990s covering immigration issues for Copley.
Posted on Sep 13, 2010, Source: ProPublica
The new strategy isn't pleasing activists on either side of the issue.
Posted on Aug 2, 2010, Source: ProPublica
An internal memo shows the administration seeking solutions for undocumented immigrants that don't involve deportation -- or Congress.
Posted on Apr 16, 2010, Source: ProPublica
Weak campaign disclosure laws let politicians hold fundraisers in luxury skyboxes rented from groups with business before their committees.
Posted on Feb 8, 2010, Source: ProPublica
Even when the venue is America’s most public sports spectacle, politicians largely succeed in remaining invisible, especially when their activities include fundraising.
Posted on Feb 5, 2010, Source: ProPublica
Rep. Charlie Rangel helped divert billions of dollars for schools and environmental restortation in Puerto Rico a tax break for one one of the world's largest liquor conglomerates.
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, Source: ProPublica
One-fifth of his constituents have no health insurance, and more than half want a public option, but Blue Dog Mike Ross has held fast against it. Could a sweetheart deal be why?
Posted on Mar 3, 2009, Source: ProPublica
The former No. 3 official at the CIA was sentenced to three years in federal prison last week for defrauding the government.
