Staff / TruthdigNov 16, 2006
The Government Accountability Office has found that USAID funds meant to promote democracy in Cuba were improperly used to purchase luxury items including leather coats, crab meat and Godiva chocolates. A representative of one of the Cuban-American groups charged with distributing the funds defended the purchases: "These people are going hungry. They never get any chocolate there." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 15, 2006
Conservative website WorldNetDaily claims someone paid Palestinian terrorist organizations $2 million for the release of two Fox News reporters. The payment was then allegedly used to buy weapons, meaning -- if the claim is accurate -- that someone financed terrorists on behalf of Fox News. (h/t: Americablog) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigNov 8, 2006
The majority of voters disapprove of the war in Iraq "and believe the US should withdraw some or all troops," according to New York Times exit polls The economy was the No 1 concern, followed closely by terrorism and the Iraq war In congressional decisions, corruption and scandal were also highly important. Dig deeper
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Staff / TruthdigNov 3, 2006
An obscure provision inserted at the last minute into a military authorization bill signed by President Bush has closed the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. The oversight agency had repeatedly embarrassed the administration by exposing corruption, exploitation and negligence in the reconstruction effort in Iraq. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigOct 26, 2006
Rolling Stone examines the tragedy and absurdity of the legislature under Bush. Also, don't miss its picks for the 10 worst Congress members in America. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Gbemisola Olujobi / TruthdigOct 24, 2006
As more women show up in Africa's corrupt corridors of power, the beleaguered continent may end up benefiting from their particular brand of tough love. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 20, 2006
In the search for a sense of dignity, basic services and honesty, Arabs from all walks of life are turning to fundamentalist groups that have succeeded where their own governments have failed. ?I have more faith in Islam than in my state; I have more faith in Allah than in Hosni Mubarak,? said one educated middle-class Egyptian woman. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 8, 2006
Rep. Robert ?Bob? Ney (R-Ohio) announced he would not seek reelection in November. Ney, who has been under investigation for corruption related to Jack Abramoff, was pressured by the House Republican leadership to step down at the end of his term. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 25, 2006
Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert is under investigation by the FBI in connection with a public corruption probe that has already ensnared several lawmakers and their aides. ABC News (which has the scoop) says investigators are looking into Hastert's connections to Indian casinos. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Molly Ivins / TruthdigApr 6, 2006
"DeLay's professions of Christianity make me sick He chose to walk with the powerful and do real harm to the very people Jesus mandated we especially care for". Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Robert Scheer / TruthdigApr 5, 2006
Truthdig's editor wonders how it was that so many enemies of virtue operated under the auspices of such a Christ-like leader as DeLay. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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