Worst People of 2014
Every day Watchdog.org reporters produce investigative stories that reveal politicians participating in acts that range from merely annoying to insanely illegal. Now we are counting down the worst people of 2014.
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Good guys of 2014
All government officials and politicians aren't bad people. Watchdog.org staff has compiled a list of the good guys of 2014. We salute each of them.
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Supreme Court
Cops can pull you over even if you haven't broken a law
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has found that officers can initiate traffic stops even if motorists haven't broken a law.
Alabama
On tap for 2015: Higher cigarette taxes in Alabama?
Alabama smokers may see an increase in cigarette tax starting next year. Gov. Robert Bentley has said he might sign a bill if it came across his desk after some legislators expressed an interest in targeting cigarettesas a revenue generator.
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Education
Four weird things teachers unions have banned, boycotted in '14 Teachers unions flexed their muscles to boycott and ban some weird things this year. Here's our list of some unexpected things that lit a flame under teachers' unions in 2014.
Elections
Series: A License to Speak: The Dark Money Deception For those who want to bring an end to dark money schemes, success would simply mean exposing the billionaires who buy elections in secret and hijack our democratic system of government. Watchdog.org takes a look at the threat of dark money in a six-part series.
State Budgets
State, local governments face massive, growing budget gaps in 2015 and beyond Fiscal pressures will continue to tax the budgets of state and local governments in 2015. Projections show that state and local governments will see current gaps between revenues and expenditures continue to widen in 2015 and beyond.
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PAT DOLLARD YOUNG AMERICANS 11 Hours Ago Bloomberg to Air Gun Control Ad During Superbowl Feb 2, 2013Toro520 Via The Associated Press: NEW YORK (Associated Press) – A gun control group founded by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is airing a Super Bowl advertisement calling for background checks. The 30-second spot by Mayors Against Illegal Guns will air in the Washington area during the game between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers. The ad calls on lawmakers to pass rules requiring background checks on guns. It is narrated by children, with “America the Beautiful” playing in the background. It includes decades-old footage of National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre saying the gun lobby group approves of the checks. LaPierre recently testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee that the NRA no longer supports background checks for all gun sales. A Bloomsberg spokesman would say only that the ad cost in the six-figure range....
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