
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.
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
Our allies in Pakistan and Afghanistan are using our money to pad their pockets—or worse, giving it to terrorists.
By Michael Crowley
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
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
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
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
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
Iraqi swindlers are plundering American millions--while their own oil money flows.
By Michael Crowley in Reader's Digest - March 2009