Kids in confinement: time-out room abuses exposed

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Investigation of discipline abuse in Illinois elementary schools has shown children committing minor infractions were locked into unventilated, small rooms for hours. Few laws governed the use of such measures and the ones that existed were frequently violated, but a new law defines space requirements and time limits.

Illinois, Care and treatment, Cover Story, Discipline of children, Child discipline, Elementary school students

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Bargain HUD homes reveal flaws in system: tip leads to classic document hunt

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John and Emalee Birnie, former employees of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), have bought many HUD properties and sold them for large profits. The public record shows how the Birnies took advantage of HUD guidelines in a case under investigation by the Inspector General's Office.

Michigan, Laws, regulations and rules, Marketing, Housing, Dwellings, United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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Housing authority runs group into red

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Investigative reporting showed why Delaware's Wilmington Housing Authority declared a $1.7 mil deficit with a $10 mil budget. A newspaper's demands for electronic accounting files disclosed public housing funds misspent on season basketball tickets, party gift supplies, caterers, and automobile rentals.

Delaware, Social aspects, Public housing, Wilmington, Delaware

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