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Lax oversight in the Salt Lake City FBI office could be detrimental to national security.

By hdcoadmin | May 13, 2011

After nearly a yearlong investigation, including interviews with FBI informants, Lori Prichard and Kelly Just report on the corruption inside the SLC FBI offices. These whistleblowers were interviewed as part of a yearlong investigation by KSL News, which was able to corroborate much of what each source reported by conducting individual interviews without the knowledge…

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Hotel deadline extended for Orlando conference

By hdcoadmin | May 13, 2011

IRE has worked with the Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World to extend the deadline to receive a discounted rate on rooms. Conference attendees have until May 20 to book a room at the discounted rate, or until our room block is full (whichever comes first). The room block has sold out prior to the…

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The NJ Casino Reinvestment Development Authority forced by former admin. to make bad loan.

By hdcoadmin | May 11, 2011

The Press of Atlantic City reports that the former governor of New Jersey pressured the CRDA to make a $4 million loan to another state agency. Corzine’s administration pressed the agency responsible for reinvesting casino dollars to make the loan, former Executive Director Tom Carver said. The loan helped a Democratic Party contributor and Corzine…

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Florida caretakers leave residents to suffer

By hdcoadmin | May 9, 2011

In the series, Neglected to Death, Miami Herald reporters Michael Sallah, Rob Barry and Carol Marbin Miller revealed that “caretakers in assisted-living facilities across Florida” were neglecting patients of proper medical attention and basic care. The improper care has led to the deaths of dozens of residents. The Herald obtained “confidential records” from the Department…

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Washington state bans toxic asphalt sealants.

By hdcoadmin | May 6, 2011

Washington state is now the largest government in the country to ban the cancer-causing industrial waste. The asphalt sealant is used on surfaces such as driveways, parking lots, and even playgrounds. One US Representative is seeking a nationwide ban.   “The Washington state legislation and Doggett’s drive for a nationwide ban flowed from studies by…

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Former SEDC officials accused of embezzlement

By hdcoadmin | May 5, 2011

Two San Diego redevelopment officials were arrested and accused of “embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds.” The voiceofsandiego.org investigation that began in 2008 culminated this week when the Southeastern Economic Development Corp.’s former president and former finance director were accused of “five criminal felony counts” each. Voiceofsandiego.org reported that the SEDC started paying “hundreds of…

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Need advice to finish that project? Sign up for IRE’s Mentor program

By hdcoadmin | May 5, 2011

Update: Deadline to sign up for a mentor has been extended to May 23. Get the most out of the IRE conference by signing up for a mentor. Since IRE was founded, our members have trained and taught their fellow journalists innovative skills to perform great journalism.  IRE’s mentor program at the 2011 Conference in…

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Wisconsin’s FoodShare program a target of fraud

By hdcoadmin | May 3, 2011

An investigation by the Journal Sentinel reveals that Wisconsin’s food assistance program, FoodShare, is being abused by the same people who are supposed to benefit from the program. Last year, almost 2,000 recipients of the program’s assistance “reported losing their Quest card six or more times.” The investigation reveals that many FoodShare recipients sell their…

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IRE Biloxi workshop postponed

By hdcoadmin | May 2, 2011

Due to the recent extreme weather conditions that have hit the Southern portion of the United States, the IRE Better Watchdog Workshop originally scheduled for May 13  in Biloxi, Miss., has been postponed. IRE will reschedule the workshop. Stay tuned for a new date and further details.

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Stories for broadcast reporters to tackle this summer

By hdcoadmin | April 29, 2011

By Kyle Deas Graduate Student, University of Missouri With spring sweeps here and the summer fast approaching, the enterprising broadcast reporter may be on the lookout for ways to make a splash. Here are a few ideas and resources for investigative stories with high public interest and a quick turnaround. Boating accidents: If you live…

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