Author: Ben Protess

Stories by Ben Protess

We're Still Not Safe From the Back-Alley Dealings That Lead to Our Economic Meltdown

According to Gary Gensler, the top regulator of the commodities markets, Americans are still "vulnerable" to privately negotiated derivatives.
Posted on Oct 8, 2009, Source: The Huffington Post Investigative Fund

Rape Victims Charged Up to $1,200 for Rape Kits

Rape is not something you should budget for. Yet some rape victims, unlike victims of other crimes, have to pay for basic evidence collection.
Posted on Aug 11, 2009, Source: The Huffington Post Investigative Fund

Government-Funded Study Calls for Major Overhaul of Nation's Crime Labs

A new report recommends taking forensics out of the hands of the DOJ and creating a new agency to police crime labs.
Posted on Feb 18, 2009, Source: ProPublica

How Rahm Emanuel Made Mega-Millions and Bought His Way to Power

New details emerge of Emanuel's days as an investment banker.
Posted on Dec 9, 2008, Source: ProPublica

On Brink of Collapse, AIG Lobbied for India Nuke Deal (Really!)

Even as it was living off of taxpayers' largesse, AIG was lobbying Congress.
Posted on Oct 25, 2008, Source: ProPublica

Why Is the Government Keeping Key Documents About the Bailout Under Wraps?

The Treasury Dept. is keeping key details of the contract it awarded to keep the books for the government’s bailout from the public.
Posted on Oct 22, 2008, Source: ProPublica