The Revolt Against FEMA

Sandy victims criticize FEMA flood maps, slow progress
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Some New Jersey hurricane victims are complaining that FEMA is doing more harm than Superstorm Sandy did when it hit over four months ago and washed away their homes and businesses. FEMA issued Advisory Base Flood Elevation Maps as a provision of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, which was signed by President Barack Obama last July.

The Diversity Racket

Controversial speaker hired by more government agencies than previously thought, records show
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Millions of dollars in federal and local taxpayer money have been spent on a controversial “diversity” speaker who has made government workers say the “pilgrims were illegal aliens” and excused illegal immigration because the U.S. “took over what used to be Mexico.”

What About Bob?

Criticism of Menendez mounts as approval rating dives
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Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D., N.J.) ethical difficulties have begun to register with his constituents as investigations into his behavior intensify.

An Eye on Fraud

Melgen-Menendez scandal throws spotlight on Medicare, Medicaid fraud
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The federal investigation into the relationship between Democratic donor Dr. Salomon Melgen and Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) has exposed the rampant culture of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, which by some estimates cost taxpayers as much as $98 billion in fiscal year 2011.

The Menendez Scandal: New Jersey Voters React

Embattled senator criticized by New Jersey pols, residents
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New Jersey residents and local officials are growing uneasy about Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) and the scrutiny he is under for possible ethical and moral improprieties as well as his affiliation with a controversial ophthalmologist and wealthy donor.

The Menendez Files

Embattled senator attempted to block merger that would have hurt major donor
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Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.) attempted years ago to block a merger of two Hispanic media companies that would have hurt financially a major donor and damaged the senator’s own stock holdings.

Web of Influence

Ties between Menendez and controversial donor more extensive than previously thought
Bob Menendez, Salomon Melgen / VOXXI

A controversial Democratic donor now under federal investigation has affiliations with numerous Latino groups, which have allowed him access to high-level Obama Administration officials.

The Mysterious Office on Metrocentre Boulevard

West Palm Beach office of scandal-plagued Democratic donor listed as address for 11 companies
Raided by federal agents in January, this office building is home to a number of businesses owned by Dr. Salomon Melgen. (Google Maps)

The offices of Dr. Salomon Melgen raided by the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services last week served as the postal address of 11 mysterious companies linked to the ophthalmologist who is now the subject of two federal investigations into allegations of Medicare fraud and public corruption.

Controversial Donor Melgen Tied to LA Mayor

Menendez donor under ethical cloud pictured with Villaraigosa, N.J. Dem. Sen. Menendez
Sen. Menendez, Villaraigosa, Melgen / VOXXI

A new connection has emerged between Los Angeles Mayor Anthonio Villaraigosa and the eye doctor at the center of controversy surrounding Sen. Bob Menendez (D., N.J.).

Three Months Later

Hurricane Sandy’s destruction still apparent in ravaged communities
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The destruction from one of the worst storms to hit the East Coast is still evident in many towns and cleanup continues three months after the storm made landfall.