Topic: Scandals
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Democracy in America
Pontiac Ex-Councilman in Cocaine-Trafficking Bust: Officials Gone Wild
A roundup of the latest crimes, blunders and everyday embarrassments perpetrated by our esteemed municipal 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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Democracy in America
There Will Be No Public Hangings in This North Dakota Town
The mayor of Medora, Doug Ellison, explains his decision to drop the idea for fake executions.
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Democracy in America
The Dumbest Local Politics Scandals of 2011
Forget Congress. For real stupidity in government, look closer to home.
