Some Things You Just Can't Teach
"As of April 30, Career Education had some 71,000 students at its campuses; 25,500 more students were enrolled in its online education group. A substantial portion of the company's revenue comes from federal education programs paid for by United States taxpayers."
-New York Times May 15, 2005 by Gretchen Morgenson
Customs Accused of Abusing Power
"Whistleblowers claim reports shredded, drug-bust records made up."
-American City Business Journals Inc. January 22, 2001 issue by Bill Conroy
Customs Accused of Shredding Records
"Agency official says employees 'are getting their due process'"
-American City Business Journals Inc. November 17, 2000 by Bill Conroy
Activist Says Criticism of Rail Plan Cost His Job
"At a recent state Senate hearing, Perry Crouch wanted some answers to his questions about the $2-billion Alameda Corridor--the proposed rail expressway designed to speed cargo to and from the county's ports."
-Los Angeles Times September 28, 2000 by Dan Weikel
Punitive Damages Awarded to Fired Social Worker
"Trial: An activist who raised questions about the Alameda Corridor project had been accused of threatening a co-worker."
-Los Angeles Times June 10, 2000 by Dan Weikel
U.S. to Pay $400,000 to INS Agent in Bias Suit
-Los Angeles Times January 21, 1999 by Patrick J. McDonnell
Lawsuit puts Customs Service on trial
"Agent alleges corruption, white supremacist cabal."
-The San Diego Union - Tribune San Diego, Calif. Apr 29, 1998 by Valerie Alvord
Customs agent is awarded $200,000
"Jury says he faced bias and retaliation."
-The San Diego Union - Tribune San Diego, Calif. May 16, 1998 by Valerie Alvord
A Whistle Blower's Revenge
"Perry Crouch was fired after publicly criticizing the megabucks Alameda Corridor project. But he didn't take it lying down."
-New Times Los Angeles June 8, 2000 by Susan Goldsmith