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Dems block McCain resolution on special counsel for leaks
The HIll: Senate Democrats blocked a resolution introduced by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) calling for Attorney General Eric Holder to introduce an outside special counsel to investigate a number of recent military and intelligence leaks...

John McCain wants special counsel to investigate national security leaks
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) called on President Obama on Tuesday to appoint a special counsel to investigate and prosecute recent leaks by top government officials to news outlets regarding key national security decisions, arguing that the leaks are timed to bolster the president?s reelection efforts...

POLITICO: Hill Lawmakers Blast White House On Leaks. Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill do
POLITICO: Hill Lawmakers Blast White House On Leaks. “Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill don?t agree on much these days, but they agree that the Obama administration has a serious problem with leaking classified information...

ACLU wants special counsel to investigate Anchorage election
KC Star: As an internal city review of what went wrong in Tuesday's Anchorage election moves forward, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska is calling for a special counsel to investigate the matter...

STONE, MEET WALL. White House Refuses Special Prosecutor For National Security Leaks.
STONE, MEET WALL. White House Refuses Special Prosecutor For National Security Leaks.

SIGTARP To Investigate Hacker's Bank Of America Fraud Allegations
``a special agent for SIGTARP was not as quick to dismiss the data simply because it did not contain an HD video of the bank's CEO participating in a snuff film. As Operation LeakS has just released, a special agent for SIGTARP...

Rightwing Extremism
Current Economic and Political Climate Fueling Resurgence in Radicalization and Recruitment

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Career Choices
Descriptions of law enforcement occupations

Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and Social Security Administration
allegedly denied social security insurance to disabled and elderly immigrants.

Deere Utility Vehicle Recall
Fuel Tank Leaks

Mars Petcare
Issues Recall of Special Kitty Gourmet in 15 States

Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits
Social Security Loses Class Action, Will Pay $500 Million in Benefits

National Steak and Poultry Recalls 248,000 Pounds of Beef Products
248,000 Pounds of Beef Products Recalled by National Steak and Poultry

Security One
accused of selling faulty alarms