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Corruption Is Seen as a Major Problem in New York State, Poll Shows – New York Times (blog)

April 17, 2013 by  
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Politicker Corruption Is Seen as a Major Problem in New York State, Poll Shows New York Times (blog) ALBANY – New York State voters think government corruption is a major problem in the state capital, and many say that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has done a lackluster job of fighting it, according to a poll released Wednesday. The poll, by Quinnipiac … Cuomo Sets Next Target On Corruption Wall Street Journal Cuomo Proposes Electoral Reforms in Wake of Corruption Scandals Politicker NY voters say corruption is a major problem Politics on the Hudson (blog) New York Post ?- WNYC (blog) all 54 news articles??

Opening statements delivered in corruption trial of former probation … – Boston Globe

April 4, 2013 by  
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Opening statements delivered in corruption trial of former probation … Boston Globe Former Massachusetts Probation Department head John J. O'Brien used his influence to turn out attendees for a political fundraiser for then-Treasurer Timothy Cahill in exchange for a job for his wife, a prosecutor said today in opening statements in O … and more??

Quebec corruption inquiry: ‘Mr. Three Per Cent’ denies taking money from … – Toronto Star

March 27, 2013 by  
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Toronto Star Quebec corruption inquiry: 'Mr. Three Per Cent' denies taking money from … Toronto Star MONTREAL—A fundraiser for ex-Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay denied he took a cut of rigged Montreal infrastructure projects and claims a system of collusion to ensure contracts for supportive engineering and construction firms was already in place … 'I was simply the door-opener': Quebec corruption inquiry hears long-awaited … National Post 'Mr. Three Per Cent' tells corruption inquiry of his start in politics CTV News Montreal fundraiser left city hall job with shoeboxes full of cash, corruption … Globe and Mail GlobalNews.ca ?- CBC.ca ?- West Island Gazette all 31 news articles??

‘I was simply the door-opener’: Quebec corruption inquiry hears long-awaited … – National Post

March 27, 2013 by  
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National Post 'I was simply the door-opener': Quebec corruption inquiry hears long-awaited … National Post Testifying Tuesday before Quebec's public inquiry into corruption , the former political organizer and bagman said he caught the bug in 1983, volunteering for the federal Progressive Conservatives. When the party swept to power in 1984 under Brian … 'Mr. Three Per Cent' tells corruption inquiry of his start in politics CTV News Quebec corruption inquiry: Ex-Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay set to testify Toronto Star Montreal fundraiser left city hall job with shoeboxes full of cash, corruption … Globe and Mail GlobalNews.ca ?- CBC.ca ?- West Island Gazette all 24 news articles??

‘Mr. 3 per cent’ expected to testify today at corruption inquiry – CBC.ca

March 26, 2013 by  
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CBC.ca 'Mr. 3 per cent' expected to testify today at corruption inquiry CBC.ca After hearing scores of witnesses testify about the involvement of former Union Montréal fundraiser Bernard Trépanier in a contract-rigging scheme, the province's corruption commission is about to hear from the man himself. Trépanier, described by many … Quebec corruption inquiry: Ex-Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay set to testify Toronto Star Testimony that ousted Montreal mayor was untrue: corruption inquiry witness CTV News Montreal fundraiser left city hall job with shoeboxes full of cash, corruption … Globe and Mail GlobalNews.ca ?- Updated News ?- Montreal Gazette all 19 news articles??

Quebec corruption inquiry hears about ‘shoeboxes filled with cash’ – CBC.ca

March 25, 2013 by  
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CBC.ca Quebec corruption inquiry hears about 'shoeboxes filled with cash' CBC.ca Union Montréal campaign organizer Marc Deschamps told the corruption inquiry that he wasn't concerned when a party fundraiser continued to work for free after being fired. (Charbonneau commission). The treasurer and official agent for Union Montréal, … Quebec corruption inquiry: Ex-Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay set to testify Toronto Star Montreal fundraiser left city hall job with shoeboxes full of cash, corruption … Globe and Mail Testimony that sank Montreal mayor rebutted at Quebec corruption inquiry GlobalNews.ca Updated News all 12 news articles??

Quebec corruption inquiry: Ex-Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay set to testify – Toronto Star

March 25, 2013 by  
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Toronto Star Quebec corruption inquiry: Ex-Montreal mayor Gérald Tremblay set to testify Toronto Star MONTREAL — Quebec's corruption inquiry is homing in on the political actors who ran Montreal while construction projects were being rigged in exchange for illegal political donations. Former mayor Gérald Tremblay, as well as his elected right hand man … Montreal fundraiser left city hall job with shoeboxes full of cash, corruption … Globe and Mail Former Montreal mayor, high-ranking politician to testify at corruption inquiry CBC.ca Testimony that sank Montreal mayor was untrue: inquiry witness Montreal Gazette all 11 news articles??

Turtle Bay: UN whistleblower: expose corruption at your own peril – Foreign Policy (blog)

March 19, 2013 by  
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Turtle Bay: UN whistleblower: expose corruption at your own peril Foreign Policy (blog) The award was a fraction of the more than $3.8 million sought by James Wasserstrom, who was forced from his U.N. job in Kosovo after cooperating in an internal investigation of corruption by U.N. officials. He was subsequently stripped of his U.N …

Ten years after Saddam corruption is rife – New Zealand Herald

March 8, 2013 by  
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New Zealand Herald Ten years after Saddam corruption is rife New Zealand Herald “The corruption is unbelievable,” says Ghassan al-Atiyyah, a political scientist and activist. “You can't get a job in the army or the Government unless you pay, you can't even get out of prison unless you pay. Maybe a judge sets you free but you must … and more??

Corruption watchdog accused – The Age

March 7, 2013 by  
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Corruption watchdog accused The Age A top official from Victoria's new anti- corruption commission has quit only weeks into his job after he was accused by a colleague of intimidation and harassment. Fairfax Media has also learnt that some investigators from the Independent Broad-based …

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