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.
Why Arizonans Can Buy Guns Made In-State Free of Background Checks, and Other Issues in Gun Control
In the wake of a deadly shooting in Arizona, questions have surfaced about whether the type of weapon, concealed weapon permits and other gun control issues contributed to the incident.
by Marian Wang,
Oil Leak Is Latest Mishap for Alaska's Troubled Pipelines
Months before the latest leak was discovered, we'd obtained on a report that flagged extensive corrosion in BP's Alaska pipeline system.
by Marian Wang,
Which Senator Secretly Sabotaged the Popular Whistleblower Protection Bill?
Despite bipartisan support, a bill to expand whistleblower protections died in the lame duck session of Congress, when a single senator killed it with a secret hold.
by Marian Wang,
Oil-Spill Panel Co-Chair: Others Implicated, But BP ‘Centrally Responsible’
In the lead-up to the disaster, BP was the primary decision-maker in seven out of nine cases when a riskier path was chosen over safer alternatives, according to a new chapter of the spill panel's report.
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Obama’s New Chief of Staff a Top Banker With Strong Chamber Ties
In the fight over financial reform, Bill Daley's ties to the Chamber of Commerce put him at odds with the reforms championed by the Obama administration. Now, he's been picked as chief of staff.
by Marian Wang,
Bank Errors Cause Damage to Credit, Distress to Homeowners
Bank mistakes don't always have consequences as obvious as erroneous foreclosures. Some consumers reported seeing their credit scores plummet after requesting information from their bank.
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As Coal King Retires to $12 Million, Mine Safety Struggle Goes On
In the past two weeks, environmentalists lost an activist and the powerful CEO of a coal company stepped down. Longtime regulatory challenges nonetheless persist.
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GOP’s New Oversight Chair Asks Businesses Which Regulations Burden Them
A letter from Rep. Darrell Issa asks businesses and trade groups to help identify regulations his Oversight committee should target.
by Marian Wang,
At Foreclosure Law Firms, Concerns About Novice Attorneys
In Florida, about half of attorneys at the state's four largest foreclosure law firms have practiced law for less than three years, according to the Palm Beach Post.
by Marian Wang,
Funding for Federal and State Financial Regulators Still in Question As Roles Expand
Could Washington's power shift this week have implications for financial reform implementation? Here's a quick review of federal and state regulators' funding situations.
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