The IRE Journal 2006 - Abstracts

The IRE Journal 2006
TitleSubjectAuthors
9/11 funds: Scrutiny of SBA database uncovers loans given to businesses that never wanted then.(Small Business Administration)Literature/writingLammers, Dirk
Aging citizens.(old age assistance)Literature/writingLarrubia, Evelyn, Fields, Robin, Leonard, Jack
Analysis tool: Routine story rescued from mundane as Census numbers add subject depth.(Public Use Microdata Sample )Literature/writingGebeloff, Robert
Big hurdles: Investigative lessons for small staffs: 'Tell them you're not going to back down'.(drunken at hospital)Literature/writingSchultz, E.J.
Books of 2005: Book-length probes run from war in Iraq to environmental issues.(Bibliography)Literature/writingWeinberg, Steve
Budget proposal.(Investigative Reporters and Editors)Literature/writingHouston, Brant
City assets: Financial meltdown prompts reporting of flawed San Diego real estate records.Literature/writingWilliams, Brooke, Cervantes, Danielle
Dangerous skies: Agency roadblocks overcome to show millions of potential weapons seized.Literature/writingDavidson, Lee
Dirty dining: FOI records blitz overcomes challenges in revealing stadium food safety violations.Literature/writingSegall, Bob
Discounted victims: Underreporting of city's sex crimes leads to investigation of police 'crime memos'.Literature/writingKohler, Jeremy
Dump debacle.(Environmental Protection Agency's superfund cleanup claims in New Jersey under investigation)Literature/writingBarry, John
Farm felonies: Crop fraud scams cost taxpayers millions, political connections hinder prosecutions.Literature/writingBurnett, John
Federal money: Security official equally confounded by list documenting stakes critical assets.Literature/writingDalmer, Bert
Golden rule: Donors who contribute big money reap the reward of political influence.Literature/writingCampbell, Ronald
Grant money: Access to state operations reveals spending run amok.(homeland security )Literature/writingBarrett, Greg
Health beat: Critical resources for investigating cold and flue season in your town.(guidance information about health)Literature/writingBuck, Amanda, Chatterjee, Rhituparna
Loose lips: Interviewing techniques prompt sources to talk on record in police scandal.Literature/writingNalder, Eric
Mine mishaps.(deficiencies in mine safety)Literature/writingBorenstein, Seth
Mortgage mania.(foreclosure)Literature/writingDutton, Geoff, Riepenhoff, Jill
New tactics: Difficulties loom for journalists covering upcoming election bids.Literature/writingWillis, Derek
Off track.(rulings on hazardous rail shipments )(Cover story)Literature/writingDanelski, David
Pay-to-pay: Initial stories trigger more connections between business profits and politicians.(Bureau of Worker's Compensation )Literature/writingDrew, James
Pill poppers.(inmates painkiller abuse)Literature/writingHalsne, Chris
Political patrol: Pattern of trooper cronyism marked by fixed tickets, questionable promotions.Literature/writingSchrade, Brad
Power brokers: Social network analysis helps show relationships between business, city.(Cover story)Literature/writingRess, Dave
Predatory loans: Mortgage fraud concentrated in poorest areas, gangs net millions from the white-collar crime.Literature/writingJackson, David
Pulling G's.(theme park ride safety)Literature/writingMcCarthy, John
Reporting tool: Broadcast stories gain impact through variety of data analysis.Literature/writingPorter, Jeff
Resources for investigating toxicity of our environment.(Cover story)(Recommended readings)Literature/writingChatterjee, Rhituparna
Rising costs: Police overtime pay out of control as officers, prosecutors pass blame.(Los Angeles Police Department)Literature/writingKandel, Jason
Sago mine.(deficiencies in mine safety)Literature/writingWard, Ken Jr.
Seafood safety.(mercury in seafood)(Cover story)Literature/writingRoe, Sam
Secrecy culture: Journalists developing strategies to access restricted information.Literature/writingLoyalka, Michelle Dammon
Senior scam.(vulnerable retirees become target of persistent charity phone solicitors)Literature/writingBurstein, Jon
Sober data: Motorists escaping DUI convictions, prosecution success rates challenged.(Driving Under the Influence)Literature/writingBranan, Brad
Strike out: Legal battle for state records proves jurors still excluded on basis of race.Literature/writingMcGonigle, Steve
Suspect contract: Discretionary power held by district attorney highlights possible detainee rights violations.Literature/writingDe Leon, Alberto Ponce
Teacher failures: All 1,500 FOI requests fulfilled in investigation of tenure system.(Freedom of Information Act)Literature/writingReeder, Scott
Under the sea.(ocean dumping of chemical weapons )(Cover story)Literature/writingBull, John M.R.
Watchdog journalism worth time, money and manpower.(Editorial)Literature/writingNostrand, Tim
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