Marian Wang
Marian Wang was a reporter for ProPublica, covering education and college debt.
Marian Wang was a reporter for ProPublica, covering education and college debt. She joined ProPublica in 2010, first blogging about a variety of accountability issues. Her later stories focused on how rising college costs and the complexity of the student loan system affect students and their families. Prior to coming to ProPublica, she worked at Mother Jones magazine in San Francisco and freelanced for a number of Chicago-based publications, including The Chicago Reporter, an investigative magazine focused on issues of race and poverty.
Authorities Give Conflicting Accounts of Latest Toxic Releases From Texas City Refineries
After power failures caused toxic releases at several Texas City refineries, conflicting accounts from local officials and environmental regulators about emissions levels have raised more questions than answers.
by Marian Wang,
Latest Afghan Attacks Highlight Challenges of Training, Vetting Afghan Security Forces
Despite billions spent, efforts by the U.S. and NATO partners to train Afghan army and police forces continue to face setbacks.
by Marian Wang,
Banking Groups Stir Consumer Fears on Debit Card Regulations via Twitter
The Fed missed its deadline today for finalizing rules on debit card transaction fees. To mark the occasion, the banking industry has launched an unusual Twitter campaign.
by Marian Wang,
Giffords’ Office Urges Obama Admin to Close the Treatment Gap for Brain Injuries
In a letter to the Health and Human Services Secretary, the staff of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords called for the same brain injury treatment given to Giffords to be made accessible for all Americans in need of it.
by Marian Wang,
A Year After Gulf Tragedy, Offshore Oil Companies Still Shielded by Liability Limits
The political fallout of the Deepwater Horizon disaster caused BP and its contractors to waive certain caps on their liability. Why hasn't it caused Congress to change the laws on the books?
by Marian Wang,
Budget Deals Deep Cuts to Obama Administration’s Transparency Sites
Open government advocates worry that some key websites would be shut down due to budget cuts.
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SEC Warns Former JPMorgan Exec It Plans to Sue Over Magnetar Deal
Securities regulators may soon file suit against a former JPMorgan Chase executive for misleading investors about the role of Magnetar, a hedge fund, in creating a risky mortgage security.
by Marian Wang,
U.S. Stays Mum as Bahrain Unleashes Brutal Crackdown
As Bahrain deports journalists, attacks protesters, beats doctors, and jails activists, the U.S. stays silent about the actions of its ally.
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