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Whistleblower Issues
Investigation Sought of Extensive F.D.A. Surveillance
Eric Lichtblau, The New York Times
Financial Sector
Regulators and HSBC Faulted in Report on Money Laundering
Nathaniel Popper, DealBook
U.S. Tightens Security for Economic Data
John H. Cushman Jr., The New York Times
JPMorgan disclosed possible misconduct to feds ahead of earnings
Matthew Goldstein and Jennifer Ablan, Reuters
Peregrine ex-customer calls for vote of no confidence in NFA
David Sheppard, Reuters
House panel probes banks' alleged role in LIBOR-fixing scandal
Jim Puzzanghera and Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times
National Security
Pentagon F-35 Contract Negotiations in End Game, Kendall Says
Tony Capaccio, Bloomberg
Pentagon’s second in charge oversees downsizing
Bryan Bender, The Boston Globe
Command: Recent F-22 oxygen deficit was mechanical failure, not related to 2011 malfunctions
Associated Press
Open Government
Obama's transparency record: lots of data, not as much sunlight
J.B. Wogan, PolitiFact
Government Contracting
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against Army contractor over Pa. soldier’s electrocution
Associated Press
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