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New Bipartisan Bill Allows Military Contractors To Fleece Taxpayers

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

After donating millions to key lawmakers, military contractors scored two provisions in an upcoming Pentagon funding bill allowing them to continue overcharging the government. We just found two

Arms Dealers Shoot Down Accountability

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The country's top weapons manufacturers rejected shareholder motions to expose their emissions policies and human rights practices. The country's top weapons manufacturers just shot down

Could These Fraud Allegations Land Boeing In A Criminal Trial?

Monday, May 20, 2024

After aircraft failures and employee complaints, Boeing could face charges over two fatal crashes. In January, we revealed fraud and safety lapse allegations at a major Boeing supplier — and in

LEVER WEEKLY: They’re Coming For Your Home

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Corporate landlords are buying up homes and terrorizing tenants with junk fees and negligent maintenance, and other news from The Lever this week. LEVER WEEKLY: They're Coming For Your Home By The

YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: The Consumer Watchdog Catches A Break

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Plus, sick leave is sticking around, Medicaid tackles climate change, criminal justice reform is helping communities, and another state aims to make Big Oil pay. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: The Consumer

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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