Month: August 2014
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Koch-funded think tank offers anti-government, pro-market courses for use by teachers
By Chris Young
Center for Public Integrity
Pop quiz, teachers: Would you like to inject a strong dose of libertarianism into the curriculum you take back to school this fall? If you answered yes, then a Koch-funded think tank has exactly what you need. And it won’t cost you or your school a penny. -
Scott campaign ad touting jobs record stars convicted smuggler
By Francisco Alvarado
BrowardBulldog.org
A Cuban-born grocery store owner starring in a Rick Scott Spanish language television campaign ad touting the governor’s job creation record was convicted on human smuggling charges in St. Maarten four years ago. THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED -
How Medicare Advantage plans code for cash; HHS report exposes overbilling
By Fred Schulte
Center for Public Integrity
A new federal study shows that many Medicare Advantage health plans routinely overbill the government for treating elderly patients — and have gotten away with doing it for years. -
Holness: Margate isn’t the only city that’s mishandled CRA funds
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
In the wake of a critical inspector general’s report that accused Margate of mishandling millions of dollars in community redevelopment funds, Broward Commissioner Dale Holness says he expects similar findings of wrongdoing about other cities as the county’s investigation continues.
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