State budget predictions darken – Poughkeepsie Journal

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State budget predictions darken
Poughkeepsie Journal, NY -12 hours ago
Eliot Spitzer has over-estimated state revenues for next year by more than $600 million, and a watchdog group calling for immediate cuts in spending and

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Watchdog Group Challenges Congressional Earmarks On Establishment

Filed Under (Watchdog Group Blog Posts) by webmaster on 27-02-2008

Yesterday, Americans United sent a letter (full text) to the Attorney General and to three other cabinet secretaries calling attention to a number of Congressional earmarks for fiscal year 2008 that raise church-state concerns.

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National Ethics Group Details Family Affairs In US Congress

Filed Under (Watchdog Group Blog Posts) by webmaster on 26-02-2008

An investigative ethics watchdog group released a report today detailing what it says is a premier analysis of US Senate members misusing their power to financially benefit themselves and members of their families.

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Watchdog Group Files Criminal Complaint Against Speaker Tom Craddick

Filed Under (Watchdog Group Blog Posts) by webmaster on 26-02-2008

A political watchdog group has filed a criminal complaint alleging that Tom Craddick is illegally trying to buy support for his re-election as speaker of the Texas House, a newspaper reports.

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Watchdog group says Park Police staffing at 20-year low – Examiner.com

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Watchdog group says Park Police staffing at 20-year low
Examiner.com -14 hours ago
of US Park Police officers has dropped to a 20-year low, adding to concerns about the security of national landmarks, a watchdog group said Monday.
Park Police Face Senior Staffing ShortagesWashington Post
Dwindling force protecting US landmarksUnited Press International
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Watchdog Group Concerned That Accused Priests Not Being Watched … – WBBM780

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Watchdog Group Concerned That Accused Priests Not Being Watched
WBBM780, IL -17 hours ago
CHICAGO (WBBM) – The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests handed out hundreds of flyers Sunday morning in front of Holy Name Cathedral.

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Bunning used campaign money to pay daughter – Kentucky.com

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Bunning used campaign money to pay daughter
Kentucky.com, KY -1 hour ago
family members for similar work, according to a new report by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, a liberal government watchdog group.

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What happens in "Vegas" irks TV watchdog – Reuters

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What happens in "Vegas" irks TV watchdog
Reuters -21 hours ago
almost certainly the series finale, but that's not stopping a conservative watchdog group from launching an indecency campaign against the light drama.
PTC files complaint against NBC's 'Las Vegas'Hollywood Reporter
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Watchdog group calls for appeal in LRT murder case – Canoe.ca

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Watchdog group calls for appeal in LRT murder case
Canoe.ca, Canada -35 minutes ago
By NADIA MOHABIB The second-degree murder conviction given to Natalie Pasqua does not match the crime she was accused of committing, says a watchdog group

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Woman dies on flight, relative says – Seattle Times

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Woman dies on flight, relative says
Seattle Times, United States -1 hour ago
The number of sworn officers on the force shrank to 576 at the end of January, according to findings to be made public today by a watchdog group,

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