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In this photo taken on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, Dana Reynolds, Director of Colorado Information Analysis Center, talks on a radio in the center in Lakewood, Colo. The center processes bits and pieces of information sent by police across the state that normally don't make sense individually. It's one of 50 state centers__plus 20 regional center across the country__that collects such tips and intelligence after the 9/11 attacks. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

‘Fusion Center’ big brothers produce little in war against terrorism

Kenric Ward · June 1, 2013 4:00 am

MOTHER LODE: The Nushagak River flows into Bristol Bay, a region said to contain some $400 billion in copper, gold and other metals. A new report notes the proposed Pebble Mine could generate billions of dollars in economic impact.

Study sees Pebble Mine bonanza, but opponents still determined to block project

Shelby Sebens · May 31, 2013 4:00 am

Watchdog: Millions lost annually by program for disadvantaged small businesses

Watchdog: Millions lost annually by program for disadvantaged small businesses

Kelly Cohen · May 30, 2013 4:00 am

Internal Revenue Service officials have no way of knowing if employees are abusing their government-issued credit cards while on official travel, according to the Treasury Department Inspector-General for Tax Administration. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Watchdog: IRS can’t track employee misuse of government travel cards

Kelly Cohen · May 30, 2013 4:00 am

Vermont CO-OP CEO Christine Oliver speaks at a news conference on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in South Burlington, Vt. The top officer of a newly formed health insurance cooperative says she's going to ask a Vermont regulator to reconsider a decision that denied them a license. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Vermont insurance regulator delivers setback to Obamacare co-op

Richard Pollock · May 30, 2013 4:00 am

The nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the Environmental Protection Agency has drawn criticism from Republicans. (AP photo)

Watchdog: Think tank sues for Gina McCarthy’s text messages

Michal Conger · May 29, 2013 4:00 am

A young Chinese boy walks past Chevrolet cars of GM (General Motors) during a show in Xiangyang city, central Chinas Hubei province, 2 October 2012. (AP Photo)

Despite bailout, Americans may someday buy GM cars made in China

Chris Butler · May 28, 2013 4:00 am

Former chief White House economist Austan Goolsbee was investigated by the Treasury Department Inspector General in 2011 for possibly disclosing confidential tax information regarding Koch Industries. The IG's report has never been made public. (AP Photo)

Some wonder if IRS scandal began with Goolsbee remark on Koch taxes

Richard Pollock · May 24, 2013 4:00 am

Christy Romero is the Treasury Department's Special Inspector-General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). (AP Photo)

Bank CEO, top executives convicted on multiple fraud charges

Kelly Cohen · May 24, 2013 4:00 am

Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-ND, is a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, which is probing Apple's overseas investments. Heitkamp, who was elected in 2012, disclosed owning Apple stocks on her Senate financial disclosure statement, as did Sen. Tom Carper, D-DE, who is also on the committee. (AP Photo)

Watchdog: Two on Senate panel probing Apple own its stock

Kelly Cohen · May 24, 2013 4:00 am

A federal audit shows that Prince George's County schools misused nearly $167,000 in stimulus money on personal items. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Audit: Prince George’s County schools used stimulus funds for principals’ watches, microwave ovens

Andy Brownfield · May 23, 2013 4:00 am

The Inspector General says the New York State Department of Health should return more than $54 million in improper reimbursements. (Photo: Thinkstock)

IG reports NY health officials got $54.3 million they should return

Kelly Cohen · May 23, 2013 4:00 am