Investigations: Harper Record Probed in 504-Page Tome

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has released what it calls the "most comprehensive" study of the Harper government's record to date. The 504-page tome, just in time for the upcoming federal election, covers everything from energy to the environment, governance and the economy and was prepared by 47 analysts. Available for free download here.

TAGS: Canada, Harper

Interesting: GM, GE, Ford Added to Short-Selling Ban

The list of firms on the U.S. short-selling ban list is growing. Incredibly, now, GM, GE and Ford have been added, says this New York Times story.

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Investigations: $13B in Iraq Aid Lost to Fraud

An extraordinary $13 billion meant for Iraqi reconstruction was stolen or wasted in fraud schemes, says a former Iraqi investigator in this Washington Post item.

TAGS: Iraq, corruption, fraud, investigations