Topic: Corruption
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Charts
How the Location of State Capitals Influences Political Corruption
Remote cities are especially vulnerable to scandal, according to a new study.
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New York Mayoral Hopeful Malcolm Smith Arrested for Bribery
The state senator was accused of trying to buy the support he needed to get on the Republican's mayoral ticket.
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No One Knows How Much Money India's Cities Are Spending
Municipalities in India don’t release a budget. And that's a problem, because they can't get the investments they desperately need.
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The D.C. Government's All-Star Embarrassments
The hits just keep on coming for the District of Columbia's elected leaders.
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Democracy in America
Rita Crundwell vs. Harriette Walters: Who Embezzled Better?
Walters stole nearly $50 million from the District of Columbia, but Crundwell allegedly ganked more than half that amount in a town with a budget of only $8 million.
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Crime, Congestion, and Corruption Frame Mayoral Race in Bogota
With the current mayor in jail, a transit-building former mayor is among the election's front-runners
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Democracy in America
California's Plan to Crack Down on Troublesome Cities
A newly signed law gives the state more power to audit local governments and root out corruption
