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On AlterNet: corruption

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "corruption"

Will Bush Crony Scott Bloch's Gay-Hating Finally Catch Up with Him?

Will Bush Crony Scott Bloch's Gay-Hating Finally Catch Up with Him?

Bill Berkowitz, Talk To Action. May 13, 2008.
The FBI is now investigating the man who declared war on equal protection for gays in federal workplaces.

FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel

FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. May 6, 2008.
The Office of Special Counsel is under fire for a potential cover-up.

We Paid What for That Virtual Border Fence?

We Paid What for That Virtual Border Fence?

Stephen Pizzo, News for Real. April 26, 2008.
The government scraps an expensive prototype of its highly touted "virtual fence" -- a multimillion-dollar waste of taxpayer money.

Corrupt Florida Repubs Living Large on Public Education $$

Corrupt Florida Repubs Living Large on Public Education $$

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. April 8, 2008.
Politicos are finding interesting ways of getting payoffs from edu system.

The World Bank's Climate Profiteering

The World Bank's Climate Profiteering

Daphne Wysham, Shakuntala Makhijani, Foreign Policy in Focus. April 2, 2008.
The bank is turning dirty carbon credits into gold -- bad news for those seeking a real solution to the climate crisis.

Siegelman Seeks Answers, Eyes Rove

Siegelman Seeks Answers, Eyes Rove

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. March 31, 2008.
Siegelman: "It’s going to be my quest to encourage Congress to ensure that Karl Rove either testifies, or takes the Fifth."

Siegelman Slams Rove

Siegelman Slams Rove

Eli, Firedoglake AlterNet: Video. March 29, 2008.
Siegelman on Rove: "His fingerprints are all over this case

Why Republicans Should Be Scared of Don Siegelman

Why Republicans Should Be Scared of Don Siegelman

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. March 28, 2008.
He can prove that the GOP prosecuted with little basis in fact, and that the prosecution was politically motivated.

Don Siegelman to Be Released from Prison

Don Siegelman to Be Released from Prison

GottaLaff, Cliff Schecter's Blog AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. March 28, 2008.
The ruling overruled the controversial finding by the district judge in the case, which had sent Siegelman immediately to prison after his conviction.

As the Spitzer Sex Firestorm Cools, It's Time for the Real Questions

As the Spitzer Sex Firestorm Cools, It's Time for the Real Questions

Lindsay Beyerstein, AlterNet. March 26, 2008.
As people stop asking "Why did he do it?", now is a good time to ask: Why was the Department of Justice really investigating Eliot Spitzer?

Siegelman Scandal Whistleblower Takes on Rove's Lies and Denials [VIDEO]

Siegelman Scandal Whistleblower Takes on Rove's Lies and Denials [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. February 27, 2008.
Dana Jill Simpson says if Karl Rove wants to deny he ever worked with her, he ought to say it under oath.

"60 Minutes" Karl Rove Expose: The GOP Smearing of Don Siegelman [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Democracy and Elections. February 25, 2008.
Is Don Siegelman in prison because he's a criminal or because he belonged to the wrong political party in Alabama?

Parts of

Parts of "60 Minutes" Don Siegelman Story Blocked in Alabama

Larisa Alexandrovna, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. February 25, 2008.
Are they trying to tell us that a glitch in New York ONLY happened in Alabama and ONLY during the Don Siegelman segment? Are you kidding me?

McCain Camp Co-Chair Indicted on Fraud, Extortion and Money Laundering Charges

McCain Camp Co-Chair Indicted on Fraud, Extortion and Money Laundering Charges

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. February 22, 2008.
Rick Renzi was ranked as one of CREW's 22 Most Corrupt Members of Congress and had already decided not to seek re-election this year.

Joining Thuggery and Profits: the Legacy of Suharto's Indonesia

Joining Thuggery and Profits: the Legacy of Suharto's Indonesia

Andreas Harsono, CorpWatch. February 19, 2008.
Suharto was no ordinary thug. He was a business-minded one.

Is Ohio the Nexus of GOP Corruption?

Is Ohio the Nexus of GOP Corruption?

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. February 11, 2008.
Oh, this is sweet. Another scandal with another Ohio Republican politician. Another intrenched Republican politician.

Giuliani’s Shag Fund Scandal Gets a Little Shaggier

Giuliani’s Shag Fund Scandal Gets a Little Shaggier

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report AlterNet: PEEK. December 7, 2007.
Steve Benen: Rudy continues to be tripped up over his lies about the misuse of public funds to subsidize his adultery.

Trent Lott's Brother-In-Law, Nephew, Indicted On Federal Bribery Charges

Trent Lott's Brother-In-Law, Nephew, Indicted On Federal Bribery Charges

Max Follmer, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. November 29, 2007.
Max Follmer: They were among a group of lawyers who attempted to bribe a Mississippi Third Circuit Court Judge with at least $40,000 in cash.

Oil Scandal, Larry Flynt Investigation Led to Trent Lott's Early Exit

Oil Scandal, Larry Flynt Investigation Led to Trent Lott's Early Exit

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 27, 2007.
Amanda Terkel: Even right wing magazine American Spectator admits brewing scandals probably contributed to Lott's decision.

The Real Reason Trent Lott Is Leaving Early

The Real Reason Trent Lott Is Leaving Early

Matt Corley, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. November 26, 2007.
Matt Corley: Lott seeks to join the "lucrative world of lobbying Congress" before "tougher restrictions" take effect.

The Blackwater Brothers: Conflict of Interest in State Department's IG Office

The Blackwater Brothers: Conflict of Interest in State Department's IG Office

Jeremy Scahill, The Nation. November 16, 2007.
Every day, new revelations emerge in the mounting scandal rocking the Bush Administration and the mercenary company.

GOP House Speaker:

GOP House Speaker: "I'll Sell My Soul to the Devil"

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. November 12, 2007.
Howie Klein: You would be hard put to find an Alaska Republican politician who isn't on the take-- and on tape being on the take.

GOP Contractor Found Guilty on 13 Counts of Bribery, Money Laundering and More

GOP Contractor Found Guilty on 13 Counts of Bribery, Money Laundering and More

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: PEEK. November 6, 2007.
Howie Klein: So when does the Jerry Lewis trial start? Denny Hastert? Virgil Goode? Katherine Harris?

Four Years and Billions of Dollars Later, Baghdad Still has Intermittent Electricity

Four Years and Billions of Dollars Later, Baghdad Still has Intermittent Electricity

Institute for War and Peace ReportingNovember 2, 2007.
War, corruption and mismanagement leave the capital with severely restricted power.

Why Is Rep. Al Wynn Being Primaried? He's The New Joe Lieberman

Why Is Rep. Al Wynn Being Primaried? He's The New Joe Lieberman

David Sirota, WorkingForChange.com AlterNet: PEEK. November 1, 2007.
David Sirota: Wynn represents part of the corrupt Washington Establishment, the Money Party that both Republicans and Democrats are a part of.