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UnitedHealthcare Tried to Deny Coverage to a Chronically Ill Patient. He Fought Back, Exposing the Insurer’s Inner Workings.
Patrick Ruckerpropublica.org
A PR agent from Burson-Marsteller reached out to a tech blogger named Christopher Soghoian and asked him to write a critical op-ed about a Google product. Recounting the story Soghoian says Burson-Marsteller offered to “draft” the op-ed for Soghoian and get it published in a “top-tier” outlet like the Washington Post, Politico, the Hill, Roll Call,
... See moreSharyl Attkisson • The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
Bill could suffer just about any indignity with grace, except when someone had abused his trust.
Jerry Kaplan • Startup: A Silicon Valley Adventure
The firm hosted a dinner for me at The Mansion. Jack Hauer, another named partner who was a very well known and respected litigator around town, was the lead host. When we were down to the brandy and cigars, Jack said, "I'd like to ask you a question.""Sure," I replied."You write a column for the Dallas Times Herald,"
... See moreVernon Jordan Jr • Vernon Can Read!: A Memoir
(In the face of overwhelming documentary evidence and testimony, the Justice Department would later acknowledge the so-called gunwalking campaign and would admit to having given false information to Congress. The story would become the investigative reporting story of the year, receiving an Emmy and the Edward R. Murrow Award.) The Justice Departme
... See moreSharyl Attkisson • The Smear: How Shady Political Operatives and Fake News Control What You See, What You Think, and How You Vote
He took over potash and phosphorus manufacturing and choked off his competitors’ supplies.
Frank Partnoy • The Match King: Ivar Kreuger, The Financial Genius Behind a Century of Wall Street Scandals
Hill genuinely cared about quality rail service and about public opinion.