Government Accountability
DEA chief grilled over probe into no-bid contracts, hiring
Lawmakers grilled U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration chief Anne Milgram over millions of dollars in no-bid contracts that are the subject of a watchdog probe.
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We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison
Former Trump adviser Bannon was also charged but received a pardon hours before Trump left office. Bannon now faces fresh charges in state court. He says he's innocent.
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Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’
The suit came after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that placed theme park design and construction decisions in the company's hands.
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Chief Justice Roberts declines to testify before Senate panel
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing to examine proposals to hold Supreme Court justices to the same ethical standards as the rest of the federal judiciary.
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The judge’s decision doesn’t address whether the candidate or the dark-money Super PAC broke any rules or owe any fines.
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Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights ‘double standard’ for ethics in government
The Project on Government Oversight last week sent a 20-page letter to the Justice Department urging action against Thomas — either civilly or criminally.
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No veto: Recreational marijuana will become legal in Delaware Sunday without Gov. Carney’s signature
The governor said in a statement that the debate has gone on for far too long, and though he still opposes legalization, he won’t stop it anymore.
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Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city
Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.
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Listen 4:16First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input
The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.
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Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death
Lawyers for Tyre Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Memphis. The suit seeks a jury trial and financial damages.
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DEA chief, former N.J. attorney general, faces probe into ‘swampy’ hires, no-bid contracts
Among the contract spending under scrutiny is $4.7 million to hire people Anne Milgram knew from her days as New Jersey’s attorney general and as an NYU law professor.
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Pa. court tosses Wolf suit against voter ID, abortion amendments
The challenge was about how lawmakers have bundled together five potential state constitutional amendments, including one regarding abortion.
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Convicted former Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon reports to federal prison in bribery case
Henon was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud charges in November 2021.
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A 15-year-old law would end fossil fuels in federal buildings, but it’s on hold
A combination of factors halted the regulations, most notably opposition from natural gas utilities that faced the likelihood of losing business.
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Philadelphia City Council to investigate city’s preparedness for drinking water threats
Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.
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