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An investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution revealed widespread problems in Georgia’s foster care system. “The newspaper reviewed more than 1,500 reports of state inspections and investigations, which provide an astonishing narrative of stark conditions and inadequate oversight in small foster homes and large group facilities alike. ” In one case, an 17-year-old with a history…
Read MoreAn investigation by Peter Aldhous and Jim Giles of NewScientist found that some of the experts used by Pfizer to lead educational forums have been “disciplined for deficiencies in patient care, while others have been reprimanded for how they conducted drug research trials.“
Read MoreJames Dao and Dan Frosch, of The New York Times, report on Warrior Transition Units that were created in the wake of the Walter Reed scandal. Meant as safe havens for soldiers as they recuperated from injuries and transitioned back into active duty or civilian life, the units “are far from being restful sanctuaries. For many…
Read MoreT. Christian Miller of ProPublica discusses “Disposable Army,” his series about contractors in Iraq. The stories won the 2010 Selden Ring Award for investigative reporting. Miller explains how the data analysis — coupled with 200 interviews — gave him the goods to break new ground in coverage of civilian contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan.…
Read MoreAn investigation by Dan Barry, Ian Urbina and Clifford Krauss, of The New York Times, shows wide discrepancies in safety practices at coal mines throughout the United States. Mine disasters, such as the methane explosion that caused 29 fatalities at Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch mine, have colored the national perception of the industry. “A…
Read MoreA joint investigation by The Christian Science Monitor and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting “found that individuals and businesses who are feeding a $700 million global market in offsets are often buying vague promises instead of the reductions in greenhouse gases they expect.” Carbon offsets are unregulated and often linked to projects that…
Read MoreA review of Food and Drug Administration reports by Fred Schulte and Emma Schwartz, of the Huffington Post Investigative Fund, revealed failures in electronic medical records systems that have resulted in death or serious injuries for patients. These “adverse events” could indicate bigger issues as hospitals make the move from paper to electronic records. Experts…
Read MoreAn investigation by Mc Nelly Torres, of ConsumerAffairs.com, found consumers complaining of illegal, abusive conduct as collectors defy federal and state enforcers. “There’s no doubt that the debt collection industry is thriving. You can’t get blood from a rock, but these guys are trying,” said Ira Rheingold, executive director and general counsel of the National…
Read MoreThe filing period has begun for those planning to run for the IRE Board of Directors. Seven seats on the 13-member board are up for election. The election will be held at our annual conference in Las Vegas, on June 12. To see candidate statements click here. The IRE Board serves as the governing body…
Read MoreBrian Joseph of The Orange County Register reports on how petitioners “tricked dozens of young Orange County voters into registering to vote as Republicans.” Written complaints have been filed with state election officials by at least 99 people who have been unwittingly registered to vote Republican. A similar fraud landed eight petitioners in jail in…
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