U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has dramatically reduced policing of forced labor violations, as the agency focuses more resources on tariffs.
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Posted inHealth and Social Policy
UnitedHealth Has 2,694 Subsidiaries and Affiliates. Is It Too Big to Manage?
This behemoth conglomerate might just be too monstrous for its own good.
Posted inTAP
The Importance of Citizen Activism
Today on TAP: Foreclosure activist-turned-journalist Lisa Epstein’s work leads to another victory over a predatory company.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Bank Regulator Could Block Disgraced Ex–Wells Fargo CEO From $20 Million Payout
Joe Biden has hesitated in naming someone to run the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The result could be a golden parachute for Tim Sloan.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Twenty States Without Any Dedicated Criminal Enforcement Staff for Environmental Crimes
EPA vacancies show lack of commitment to criminal enforcement, experts say.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
TransDigm: NDAA Conference Report Retains House Provisions on Cost Data, Requests Report on Sole Source Contracts
The provisions could draw greater scrutiny to prices the manufacturer charges the government for parts.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Vivint Solar Internal Training Video Promotes Practices Alleged as Deceptive
The loan training video also appears to conflict with the solar company’s ethics policies.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Pentagon Awards Multibillion-Dollar Cloud Contract to Microsoft. Will Amazon Appeal?
Experts say Amazon could mount a strong protest to Microsoft’s victory.
Posted inEconomic Policy
FTC About to Let Through a ‘Killer Acquisition’
In this Capitol Forum report, the merger of Roche and Spark Therapeutics, which could squash a cure for hemophilia while allowing Roche’s medication for it to thrive, is poised to be approved.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
FTC Policy: Commissioner Phillips Downplays Potential Use of Sherman Act Section 2 to Block Mergers
The agency’s antitrust investigation of Facebook is ongoing.