Archive - Illinois
Corrosion Warnings at BP Facilities in Alaska: Here’s What the Data Mean
Following up on our earlier reporting, we explain what it means that 148 of BP's pipelines in Alaska have been ranked for "failure" by BP inspectors, according to documents we received from BP workers.
Want to Earn $10-12 an Hour? Be a ‘Foreclosure Department Supervisor’
Faced with criticism of their foreclosure processes, banks and other foreclosure firms have been hiring, but are their new hires any more qualified to handle foreclosures? We review some recent job listings.
Who's on Treasury Sec. Geithner’s Calendar? Search for Yourself
A searchable, easy-to-browse look at the Treasury Secretary’s calendar during the height of financial reform.
Despite Praise From Banks, Treasury, In-House Loan Mods Provide Less Help to Homeowners
Banks’ own modifications typically reduce monthly payments by half as much as those made in the government program, making homeowners twice as likely to fall behind again after a modification.
Meet the Likely House Committee Chairs—Who Promise to Roll Back 'Job-Killing' Regs
Election-night gains by House Republicans will mean new leadership for powerful House committees. We've highlighted a few lawmakers likely to take on these new roles.
New Democrat Coalition Loses Big in Midterms
The business-friendly New Democrat Coalition will likely lose a third of its members when the last votes are finally tallied.
We Want to Know the Darndest Things You Heard on Election Night
ProPublica's Tumblr is taking your submissions for ironic or interesting things you heard officials say on election night.
What Elections Could Do For the Foreclosure Crisis, FinReg, and Other Issues We're Watching
We parse how today’s election results could affect issues like the recent foreclosure scandal, financial regulation, and health care.
No Systematic Screening for Most Cargo—But Experts Question Need For It
Friday’s close call revealed years-old weaknesses in the country’s system for screening cargo on incoming international flights and all-cargo planes operated by companies like UPS.
Two Companies Seek Trade Secret Status for Fracking Fluids in Wyoming
New rules in Wyoming require natural gas drilling companies to disclose the makeup of their hydraulic fracturing fluids, but two chemical manufacturers don't want to share their formulas with the public.
Open Source Project: Thinner
Today we're releasing a new open source project called "Thinner."
SEC Investigating Deal Between JPMorgan and Hedge Fund Magnetar
The SEC is investigating whether JPMorgan adequately disclosed to investors that the hedge fund Magnetar influenced a deal it was also betting against.
Lawmaker Probes Payments to Doctors by Medical Device Companies
Pharma’s not the only industry paying doctors for speaking and consulting. According to disclosure forms from one medical device company, one doctor alone could take home compensation close to $2 million.
Dollars for Docs: Who’s On Pharma’s Top-Paid List?
A review of the highest-earning physicians in ProPublica’s Dollars for Docs database offers insight into why some medical professionals are drawn to the lucrative sideline of public speaking to promote favored drugs.
