Habitat Changes Its Tune on Defective Drywall; Must Gut at Least 70 New Orleans Homes

Habitat for Humanity now says at least 70 houses that it built in New Orleans — including in its much-touted Musicians’ Village — have tainted Chinese drywall that must be replaced. For more than a year, Habitat had been saying the houses were safe.

Soldiers With Brain Trauma Denied Purple Hearts, Adding Insult to Injury

Soldiers with mild traumatic brain injuries have been denied Purple Hearts, even though the injury is specifically mentioned as eligible for one.

Fact Sheet: Traumatic Brain Injury

Do 'Environmental Extremists' Pose Criminal Threat to Gas Drilling?

A state bulletin warns that environmental “extremists” may target public hearings and other events for criminal activity to protest natural gas drilling in rural parts of Pennsylvania, but drilling opponents say the threat is exaggerated.

BP's Internal Investigation vs. What We Already Know

BP's long-awaited internal report is out, and, not surprisingly, it shares the blame with contractors Halliburton and Transocean.

Loan Mod Profiles: For Some, a Modification

Permanent loan modifications can save homeowners from foreclosure, reducing their payments by an average of 36 percent. But for some, the help does not go far enough.

Watchdogs: Gov’t Spent $196 Keeping Secrets For Every $1 Spent Declassifying Documents

The federal government has reduced the backlog of Freedom of Information requests by 40 percent, but still has a long way to go, a new secrecy report card says.

Primer: Regulators Negotiate Capital Rules to Force Banks Off Their Tippy-Toes

For-Profit Colleges’ Latest Lesson to Students: How to Fight Stricter Regulation of Schools

Anthrax War — the Malaysian Connection

Fears about bioterrorism have prompted new efforts by corporations and governments worldwide to build defenses against germ attacks. But some of these arrangements themselves raise security issues.

Feds Sue Arizona Sheriff in Civil Rights Investigation

The controversial sheriff of Maricopa County, Ariz., is being sued by the feds, who say he isn’t cooperating with an investigation into whether he discriminates against Hispanics. It’s the third suit the Justice Department has filed over Arizona’s immigration policies.

Regulators Question If Market Manipulation Caused ‘Flash Crash’

The SEC is reportedly investigating whether traders use high frequency trading systems to clog stock exchanges on purpose.

Oil Sheen Reported After Another Rig Explodes in Gulf of Mexico

Another oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in a mile-long oil sheen. While the rig is smaller and any potential for damage less than the BP spill, it still raises more questions about offshore oil operations.

Moody’s Escapes SEC Lawsuit, Now Moves to Shield Itself From Liability

As the major ratings agencies become a focus of more scrutiny from financial regulators, they are seeking to protect themselves from liability when they issue erroneous ratings.

Feds Warn Residents Near Wyoming Gas Drilling Sites Not to Drink Their Water

The federal government is warning residents in a small Wyoming town with extensive natural gas development not to drink their water, and to use fans and ventilation when showering or washing clothes in order to avoid the risk of an explosion.

The To-Do List Gets Longer for House Ethics Investigators

Long: The Office of Congressional Ethics recommends further investigation of Reps. John Campbell, Tom Price and Joseph Crowley. The House ethics committee will decide whether to add the cases to its growing docket.