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Stimulus funds aiding companies fined for pollution (Boeing), accused of fraud (Granite Construction) & AIMCO – a major apartment owner based in Denver – offered $13 million in tax credits – paid $3 million to settle a lawsuit over complaints that it operated mold and rodent-infested buildings

Resident Dorothy Peterson said she was considering protesting the stimulus assistance to AIMCO. “If they really wanted to make sure that low income housing was built properly and for residents that were going to be treated like human beings, then … Continue reading

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TortDeform – More Proof That We Can’t Trust Businesses To Protect Their Workers – “about a third of health providers said they were pressured to withhold medical treatment so companies could avoid filing reports with OSHA”

Nov 17, 2009 Justinian Lane Can you spot the most disturbing sentence in this clip? WASHINGTON — Some employers are pressuring workers not to report illnesses and injuries, just one problem that has led to widespread underreporting of workplace safety … Continue reading

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STOP THE CHAMBER.COM

 www.StopTheChamber.com A VelvetRevolution.us Campaign Stop The Chamber UPDATE: $100,000 Reward For Information Leading To The Arrest And Conviction Of Chamber CEO Tom Donahue. Click Here For Reward Poster. The Chamber of Commerce, under the leadership of Tom Donahue, has gone … Continue reading

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Toys to Toxic Waste: New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Money

Washington, DC – As the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform holds their annual summit – an event dedicated to championing corporate misconduct and evading accountability – a new report released today details true stories of corporations that knew their … Continue reading

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Indictment Accuses Mob of Infiltrating NYC Building Department, Taking Bribes To Grant Building Permits, Expedite Inspections And Overlook Building Violations

October 2, 2009 The Manhattan District Attorney on October 1, 2009 announced the indictment and arrest of 29 people and four corporations for enterprise corruption, bribery, bribe receiving, extortion, narcotics and firearms trafficking, and illegal gambling.  Among the individual defendants … Continue reading

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