October 2011 Archive
Did Bruce Ivins Hide Attack Anthrax From the FBI?
FBI and Justice Department investigators say the Army microbiologist submitted a deceptive sample of anthrax to cover up his role as perpetrator of the 2001 anthrax letter attacks. But records found by PBS Frontline, McClatchy and ProPublica show Ivins made available three other samples of his spores, each of which matched those used in the letters.
Was FBI's Science Good Enough to ID Anthrax Killer?
Federal prosecutors say sound science connected U.S. Army scientist Bruce Ivins to the anthrax letter attacks in 2001. But a former FBI official involved in the case now says more research was needed to make the scientific evidence strong enough to be used in court.
New Evidence Adds Doubt to FBI’s Case Against Anthrax Suspect
The FBI still insists it had the right man in Bruce Ivins, an Army biologist who committed suicide in 2008 before being charged with the mailings that killed five people. But an in-depth look by ProPublica, PBS and McClatchy found new evidence challenging the government’s claims.
Man Accused in Pakistani Spy Plot Dies
It’s unclear how death will affect the U.S. Justice Department case against Zaheer Ahmad and another man, accused of using Pakistani money to try to influence U.S. policy on Kashmir.
Our Guide to Obama’s Floundering Foreclosure Programs
The Obama administration's efforts to address the foreclosure crisis have resulted in struggling programs, recycled ideas and little chance of significant improvement.
This Week’s Top MuckReads: Trouble With Koch Subsidiaries and Drug-Smuggling Guards
Our rundown of this week’s best investigative or accountability journalism.
Rick Perry v. 'Rick Parry': A Study in Pushing Campaign Finance Frontiers
Both Stephen Colbert—who's pretending to support a fake candidate, Rick Parry—and supporters of the real Rick Perry have started nonprofit groups that can channel unlimited donations to super PACs with minimal disclosure.
Doctors Ask New York to Study Health Impacts Before Allowing Fracking
Medical professionals and environmentalists sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo saying the state should study the health effects of gas drilling before allowing more of it.
What Is Obama’s Actual Record on Creating Jobs?
President Obama has promised to focus on jobs. But what has he done to create jobs so far? Here’s a look at his record.
Secret Docs Show Foreclosure Watchdog Doesn’t Bark or Bite
Documents obtained by ProPublica suggest the government coddled mortgage servicers in its flagship foreclosure prevention program despite frequent and serious errors.
What Are the Latest Revelations About Koch Industries?
Our guide to the latest allegations about America’s second-largest private corporation.
Introducing DocDiver
Today we’re launching a new feature that lets readers work alongside ProPublica reporters—and each other—to identify key bits of information in documents, and to share what they’ve found. We call it DocDiver.
Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Fee on Gas Drillers
Pennsylvania is the only major oil-and-gas-producing state without a drilling tax. The state’s governor has promised not to raise taxes so he’s proposing a fee instead, angering environmentalists.
The Man Behind Pakistan Spy Agency's Plot to Influence Washington
In some ways, Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai was living the American dream, with friends in high places and a nice home in suburban Washington. Now the advocate for Kashmir is under house arrest, facing a charge that he was a foreign agent.
Our Handy Guide to the Best Coverage on Gov. Rick Perry and His Record
The best reading on Texas Gov. Rick Perry to help you cut through the horse-race coverage and get oriented.
