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Why Fannie and Freddie Continue to Cost Taxpayers Billions

Posted on Mar 24, 2010, Source: The Huffington Post Investigative Fund

Together the two firms have already tapped $125 billion from government lifelines and the Congressional Budget Office predicts they ultimately will drain $380 billion.

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

Posted on Oct 8, 2009, Source: The Huffington Post Investigative Fund

According to Gary Gensler, the top regulator of the commodities markets, Americans are still "vulnerable" to privately negotiated derivatives.

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

Posted on Aug 11, 2009, Source: The Huffington Post Investigative Fund

Rape is not something you should budget for. Yet some rape victims, unlike victims of other crimes, have to pay for basic evidence collection.

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

Posted on Feb 18, 2009, Source: ProPublica

A new report recommends taking forensics out of the hands of the DOJ and creating a new agency to police crime labs.

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

Posted on Dec 9, 2008, Source: ProPublica

New details emerge of Emanuel's days as an investment banker.

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

Posted on Oct 25, 2008, Source: ProPublica

Even as it was living off of taxpayers' largesse, AIG was lobbying Congress.

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

Posted on Oct 22, 2008, Source: ProPublica

The Treasury Dept. is keeping key details of the contract it awarded to keep the books for the government’s bailout from the public.
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