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1. Report Faults Operation of Trump Hotel

Author

Broadwater, Luke

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Committee on Oversight and Accountability -- Investigations -- Reports, United States. Secret Service -- Finance, Trump International Hotel Washington D.C. -- Investigations -- Finance -- Management, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Hotels and motels -- Investigations -- Finance -- Management -- United States, Ex-presidents -- Political activity, Company legal issue, Company business management, Company financing, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity
Abstract

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the former president overcharged the Secret Service and accepted money from officials and people who were seeking pardons and appointments. House Democrats on [...]

Published
2024

2. Scandalous! Will the multi-million-dollar sponsership mess stick to Paul Martin?

Author

Geddes, John

Subjects
Liberal Party (Canada) -- Political activity, Liberal Party (Canada) -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Economic aspects, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Public contracts -- Finance, Public contracts -- Investigations, Government contract, Company financing, Company legal issue
Published
2004

3. ECBC boss John Lynn rebuked for patronage-hiring

Subjects
Administrative agencies -- Officials and employees -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Misconduct in office -- Investigations, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: CBC News John Lynn, the CEO of Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation, seriously breached the corporation's code of conduct when he hired four Conservative-affiliated people without competition or proof of [...]

Published
2014

4. The Untouchable?

Author

Ferkenhoff, Eric

Subjects
Children of politicians -- Political activity, Political corruption -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Chicago, Illinois -- Political aspects, Company legal issue
Published
2005

5. Caucus consultant Havice

Author

Evans, Jim

Subjects
Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Political consultants -- Investigations, Company legal issue, Government
Abstract

California Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson's appointment of former legislator and political supporter Sally Havice as a highly paid consultant for the California Assembly Democratic caucus has raised questions of political patronage. Other accusations of possible political favors paid out by Wesson are discussed.

Published
2003

6. Idle trucks: Mob ties, kickbacks, official corruption tied to Chicago's Hired Truck Program

Author

Novak, Tim and Warmbir, Steve

Subjects
Chicago, Illinois -- Political aspects, Political corruption -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Company legal issue, Literature/writing
Abstract

The case of a dump truck that was parked at the city job site for two eight-hour days, but had charged the city $50.17 a day is discussed. Further investigation on the case led to the uncovering of the biggest scandal of Chicago Mayor Richard M. Delay in the Hired Truck Program.

Published
2005

7. Many Openings at State Agency Go to Those With Ties to Cuomo

Author

Hakim, Danny

Subjects
Empire State Development Corp. -- Officials and employees -- Ethical aspects -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Company legal issue, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

ALBANY -- New York State's economic development agency created a new position last June, and then found a candidate to fill it: a young man named Willard Younger, who had [...]

Published
2013

8. Fletcher's troubles: The Kentucky governor is starting to look like a sinking ship

Subjects
Kentucky -- Elections, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Company legal issue, Business, Government
Abstract

Kentucky governor Ernie Fletcher's Republican colleagues consider him a sure loser if nominated for a second term. A patronage scandal that violates the state's merit-hiring law endangers his chances, which has led the GOP legislative caucus to abandon him in favor of another candidate in the upcoming primary.

Published
2007

9. Report Uncovers Political Interference Among State Police

Author

Confessore, Nicholas

Subjects
Company legal issue, New York. State Police -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Police -- Investigations
Abstract

Political interference and favoritism infected the highest ranks of the New York State Police over more than a decade and under three governors, jeopardizing the agency's independence and plunging its […]

Published
2009

12. Federal Monitor May Step In to Oversee Medical University's Finances

Author

Kocieniewski, David

Subjects
Company legal issue, Company financing, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey -- Accounting and auditing -- Finance -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Medicaid fraud -- Investigations, Hospitals, University -- Accounting and auditing -- Investigations -- Finance
Abstract

Officials at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, the nation's largest health care university, said on Tuesday that they were taking steps to allow a federal monitor […]

Published
2005

13. He says he got $1-million to open doors in Ottawa

Author

Leblanc, Daniel

Subjects
Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Advertising agencies -- Finance -- Investigations -- Political activity, Public contracts -- Finance -- Investigations, Company legal issue, Company financing, Government contract, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Byline: DANIEL LEBLANC; With a report from Tu Thanh Ha in Montreal OTTAWA -- A salesman who got $1-million to open doors in Ottawa for Groupaction Marketing Inc. said the [...]

Published
2005

14. Mr. Sensitivity

Author

Carr, Howie

Subjects
Massachusetts. Senate -- Officials and employees, Massachusetts -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political activity, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Travel, recreation and leisure
Published
1987

15. Relativity theory

Author

Carr, Howie

Subjects
Massachusetts -- Political aspects, Political corruption -- Massachusetts, Nepotism -- Investigations, Political ethics -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Travel, recreation and leisure
Published
1989

16. A Familiar Obstacle

Author

Rohde, David

Subjects
Company organization, Company legal issue, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Court administration -- Reorganization and restructuring -- Investigations, Chief justices -- Investigations -- Powers and duties
Abstract

After New York's chief judge called last week for a sweeping restructuring of the state's antiquated court system, experts predicted that the proposal would end up like a similar one […]

Published
2000

17. Money talks. Is anyone listening?

Author

Kamen, Al

Subjects
Ambassadors -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Fund raising -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations
Published
1997

18. Party donors and trade mission trips

Author

Dewar, Helen and Babcock, Charles R.

Subjects
United States. Department of Commerce -- Investigations, Trade missions -- Political aspects, Patronage, Political -- Investigations
Published
1996

19. VIPs do influence some admissions, UC Provost says

Author

Wallace, Amy

Subjects
University of California -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, College applications -- Investigations, College admissions, College administrators -- Influence
Published
1996

20. Admissions investigators at UC handled VIP requests

Author

Gladstone, Mark

Subjects
University of California, San Diego -- Investigations, College admissions, College applications -- Political aspects, Patronage, Political -- Investigations
Published
1996

21. Curry appoints friend as P.G. zoning counsel

Author

Neal, Terry M.

Subjects
Zoning law -- Political aspects, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Prince Georges County, Maryland -- Officials and employees
Published
1995

22. Roberti likely to be named to high-paying state post

Author

Ingram, Carl

Subjects
California. Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board -- Officials and employees, Government executives -- Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Patronage, Political -- Investigations
Published
1994

23. Brulte's girlfriend quit post amid pay allegations

Author

Gladstone, Mark

Subjects
California. State Assembly -- Officials and employees, Republican Party (California) -- Officials and employees, Legislators -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations
Published
1994

24. Ehud Olmert: confronting the rot within

Subjects
Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Prime ministers -- Investigations -- Behavior -- Ethical aspects, Company legal issue
Abstract

Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is on a roll. He now faces a third criminal inquiry into his conduct before he became PM. In the latest case, Olmert is suspected […]

Published
2007

25. SEC studying negotiated sale of muni bonds

Author

Connor, John

Subjects
United States. Securities and Exchange Commission -- Investigations, Municipal bonds -- Marketing, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Business, Business, general
Published
1993

29. Chuck Guite strong stand

Subjects
Liberal Party (Canada) -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Canada -- Political aspects, Company legal issue
Published
2004

30. Reagan bid to unseat Democrat stirs dispute

Subjects
United States. Parole Commission -- Officials and employees, United States. Congress -- Officials and employees, Patronage, Political -- Investigations
Published
1982

31. Andrew Cuomo and other protected pals

Author

Adams, James Ring

Subjects
Savings and loan associations -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The Clinton administration has repeatedly pressured regulators into actions which are partial to the friends of Pres. Bill Clinton. This impropriety should be the subject of more scrutiny., Other S&L entanglements besides Madison have cropped up throughout the Clinton administration, and in case after case, regulators have made borderline decisions that tend to protect the Pals of Bill. [...]

Published
1994

32. French business leaders defend Saint-Gobain's Beffa

Author

Truell, Peter

Subjects
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. -- Officials and employees, Glass industry -- Officials and employees, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Published
1994

33. Saint-Gobain's chairman is placed under investigation

Author

Truell, Peter

Subjects
Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. -- Officials and employees, Glass industry -- Officials and employees, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Banking, finance and accounting industries, Business, Business, international
Published
1994

38. FBI seeks papers in sting case; missing D.C. files may have shown who let contract

Author

LaFraniere, Sharon and Mintz, John

Subjects
B and C Management Consultants Inc. -- Contracts, United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation -- Investigations, Washington, D.C. Department of Human Services -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, Fraud investigation -- Washington, D.C., Municipal government publications -- Investigations
Published
1987

44. Meese: rushing toward judgment.

Author

Jost, Kenneth

Subjects
Financial disclosure -- Investigations, Patronage, Political -- Investigations
Published
1984

45. The battle over patronage

Author

Hare, Allison

Subjects
Canada -- Political aspects, Patronage, Political -- Investigations, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Published
1985

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