Michael Crowley

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911 Calls Gone Tragically Wrong

911 Calls Gone Tragically Wrong

Wrong addresses, dismissive dispatchers, and crossed signals. Our police response system is in crisis, and the cost can be measured in lives.

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - November 2009

Listen to 911 Calls Gone Wrong

Listen to these chilling 911 calls that were mishandled by operators.

in readersdigest.com

Bad Medicine and Out-of-Control Health-Care Fraud

Bad Medicine and Out-of-Control Health-Care Fraud

Phony patients, podiatry bills for footless amputees, and zombie doctors. Health-care fraud is out of control, and it's costing us billions.

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - October 2009

American Weapons in the Hands of the Taliban

American Weapons in the Hands of the Taliban

Our allies in Pakistan and Afghanistan are using our money to pad their pockets—or worse, giving it to terrorists.

By Michael Crowley

Outrageous: Subprime Sequel

Outrageous: Subprime Sequel

Mortgage fraud is skyrocketing—and the housing market won't rebound if it's tainted by sleaze.

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - August 2009

Outrageous: Worst of America

Outrageous: Worst of America

There are plenty of people to blame for our current economic woes. Here, the miscreants who deserve special recognition.

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - July 2009

Outrageous: We're Done with Greed

Outrageous: We're Done with Greed

Leaders on Wall Street and in Washington have let us down. Here's what we can do about it.

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - June 2009

Outrageous: Watchdog Windfall

Outrageous: Watchdog Windfall

Why did banking overseers ignore the Wall Street mess? They were too busy angling for jobs there.

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - May 2009

Outrageous: Dialing for Dollars

Outrageous: Dialing for Dollars

How can your congressman serve you when he's constantly hunting for campaign cash?

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - April 2009

Outrageous: Baghdad Boondoggle

Outrageous: Baghdad Boondoggle

Iraqi swindlers are plundering American millions--while their own oil money flows.

By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - March 2009

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