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Read the Leaked P.R. Plan to Spin Our Dialysis Investigation
The umbrella group Kidney Care Partners (KCP), an advocacy and lobbying organization for dialysis providers, patient groups, drug companies and others, drew up a plan to respond to our investigation into dialysis care.
Editor's Note: How We Got the Government's Secret Dialysis Data
After two years of delays, the government recently fulfilled ProPublica's request for data that track whether death, hospitalization and infection rates at dialysis clinics are better or worse than expected.
Fed Panel on BP Decision-Making: "More Complicated" Than Sacrificing Safety for Cost
Workers drilling BP's well in the Gulf never made a "conscious decision" to prioritize profits over safety, according to the presidential panel investigating the spill.
Despite Warnings From States, Federal Regulators Failed to Act on Foreclosure Problems
The federal government, warned years prior of potential problems with banks' foreclosure operations, failed to act, according to The Washington Post. Now, they're leaving it to the states fix the mess.
Newly Discovered Warnings About Headley Reveal a Troubling Timeline in Mumbai Case
Federal inquiry suggests flawed information-sharing and an overwhelming flow of intelligence kept U.S. investigators from identifying the threat posed by an American terrorist.
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.
