According to ProPublica in a July 2014 article: "Just how badly does the American Red Cross want to keep secret how it raised and spent over $300 million after Hurricane Sandy? The charity has hired a fancy law firm to fight a public request we filed with New York state, arguing that information about its […]
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Follow the Money: Sandy Disaster Relief--for Tourism Ads?
Here's my report for Sinclair Media TV stations about how some Superstorm Sandy federal disaster relief money is being spent, while many residents are still waiting for help. Here's a hint: tourism ads. [ilink url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwbeITpoQlQ"]Millions in Superstorm Sandy Federal Tax Dollars Goes to Tourism Ads not Homeowners[/ilink] Note: this story was first published on July […]
The clearest (no spin) summary of Clinton & Trump campaign bucks
In the coming weeks on Full Measure, I'll be reporting on the big money backers behind the candidates. Why does it matter? This money is what's being used to influence much of what you see on the news and the Internet. And, as you can imagine, the budget is huge. Political, corporate and special interests […]
Fortune 500's Massive Use of Offshore Tax Havens
This article was first published in June of 2014 More than 70 percent of Fortune 500 companies maintain subsidiaries in offshore tax havens, according to a new report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund and Citizens for Tax Justice. The consumer groups say tax loopholes in the U.S. encourage the companies to use […]
Built with your tax dollars: the building nobody wanted
Why were millions of your tax dollars spent on a giant building in Afghanistan that the U.S. generals on the ground said they didn't need, didn't want and wouldn't use? We investigated the 64K Afghan Oasis on Full Measure. [button link="http://fullmeasure.news/news/shows/afghan-oasis"]Watch Afghan Oasis on Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson[/button] Also on the Sunday program: Ben […]
Congress' Hidden Mortgage Tax Makes Life More Costly
In case you missed it, here's my report on how Democrats and Republicans in Congress got away with instituting a secret mortgage tax that gives them lots more of your money to spend. And you'll never know it's there. Hidden Mortgage Tax
Follow the Money: Sandy Disaster Relief Aid
[This story was first published on July 18, 2014] Here's my Follow the Money story for Sinclair TV affiliates on questionable spending of federal Sandy disaster relief money. While thousands of homeowners still await relief with help from billions of your tax dollars--the federal government was granting special waivers to let the money be spent […]
42 Inch TV Price | 42 Inch LED TV Online Price List in India
We cherish staring at the TV and what superior to a greater screen to supplement it. We have presented to you a rundown of 42 inch LED TV. It is prudent to have a survey separation of 6 feet with the goal that you can have the best visual experience and furthermore ensure your eyes. […]