Category Archives: Current Events

Audit of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Management and Oversight of its Confidential Source Program

Posted on December 10, 2016 by mea

Among the Limited Use sources the DEA established were Amtrak and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. In November 2015, the OIG completed two separate investigations into DEA’s use of two Amtrak employees and one TSA employee as sources. These investigations … Continue reading →

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Dallas Stares Down a Texas-Size Threat of Bankruptcy

Posted on November 21, 2016 by mea

But under its glittering surface, Dallas has a problem that could bring it to its knees, and that could be an early test of America’s postelection commitment to safe streets and tax relief: The city’s pension fund for its police … Continue reading →

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Californians Legalize Marijuana in Vote That Could Echo Nationally

Posted on November 9, 2016 by mea

California, Massachusetts and Nevada legalized marijuana on Tuesday in what advocates said was a reflection of the country’s changing attitude toward the drug. via Californians Legalize Marijuana in Vote That Could Echo Nationally – The New York Times. Supporters in … Continue reading →

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Trump son-in-law makes approach on post-election TV start-up

Posted on October 17, 2016 by mea

However, Sean Hannity, Mr Trump’s biggest cheerleader on Fox News, would be free to work for a prospective Trump network. Mr Hannity was among several Fox stars, including Bill O’Reilly, to have a clause in their contracts allowing them to … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton’s Studies for Debate With Donald Trump Pay Off

Posted on September 27, 2016 by mea

But her plan worked: Clinton stayed on message, frequently forced Trump off his, and made sure she had a thousand-watt smile the entire time. via Analysis: Hillary Clinton’s Studies for Debate With Donald Trump Pay Off – NBC News.