Oct 29 - By Larry Margasak, Associated Press Writer
A confidential weekly report of the House ethics committee found its way to an Internet site in a case of "cyber-hacking," the committee's chairwoman said Thursday.
Oct 27 - By Dave Gram, Associated Press Writer
Medical practitioners on Tuesday presented ardent as well as disparate views to a Vermont state panel reviewing the merits of free medicine samples provided at doctors' offices.
Sep 8 - By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press Writer
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld a 2007 law that requires trade associations to disclose their members who contribute to lobbying activities.

Jul 28 - By Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
If your investments didn't fare so well last year, here's a small consolation: Neither did Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's.
Jul 23 - By Associated Press
In a story June 23, The Associated Press reported that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., filed 42 pages of amended disclosure reports for 2000 through 2006 providing a fuller accounting of a property deal in Nevada.
Jul 1 - By Daniel Wagner, AP Business Writer
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved rules requiring greater transparency for executive compensation at bailed-out firms and all public companies.
Jun 29 - By H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press Writer
Forty-four coal ash storage sites near 26 communities have been targeted for inspection after federal officials identified the ponds as potential threats to nearby residents.
Jun 22 - By Rachel Beck, AP Business Writer
This week, Apple Inc. wasn't shy about touting the sales of its latest mobile device. But the company didn't say anything confirming reports from over the weekend that co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs had a liver transplant two months ago.
Jun 12 - By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press Writer
Dozens of communities nationwide are at risk from a coal ash spill like the one that blanketed a Tennessee neighborhood last year, but the Obama administration has decided not to tell the public about it because of the danger of a terrorist attack.
Jun 10 - By Larry Margasak, Associated Press Writer
House members and their families suffered through investment losses like millions of Americans last year, a sampling of financial disclosure statements showed Wednesday. The economic downturn also sparked some cautionary moves.

Jun 10 - By Sharon Theimer, Associated Press Writer
As the government spends billions bailing out cash-strapped businesses and homeowners, Americans might wonder whether their lawmakers are refinancing their own mortgages or benefiting from relief they backed.
Jun 5 - By Associated Press
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor hit a casino jackpot for more than $8,000 last year.
Jun 3 - By Mark Williams, AP Energy Writer
Federal regulators have not done enough to ensure that shareholders are aware of material risks to companies from greenhouse gas emissions, according to a pair of studies released Wednesday by environmental and investor groups.
Feb 24 - By Associated Press
Following years of pressure, medical device maker Medtronic Inc. will begin disclosing how much money it gives physicians in various consulting and other payments, though the reporting threshold is far higher than currently proposed legislation.
Feb 2 - By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Writer
A consumer group seeking Medicare billing records to peek over the shoulders of doctors and grade them on quality said Monday it's not giving up despite a reversal from a federal appeals court.
Jan 27 - By Pamela Hess, Associated Press Writers
Before taking his new job as head of U.S. intelligence, retired Adm. Dennis Blair has to resign lucrative directorships on the boards of two companies that do tens of millions of dollars of business with the Defense Department.
Jan 15 - By Jessica Mintz, AP Technology Writer
After watching billions of dollars evaporate on news that Steve Jobs will take a medical leave of absence — just a week after the cancer survivor advised people to relax because his health problems were easily treated — some Apple Inc. shareholders likely are thinking about lawsuits.

Dec 25 - By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Writer
At this time last year, Caroline Kennedy was promoting "A Family Christmas," her collection of essays that featured the memory of her father letting her use the White House switchboard to call Santa.

Dec 4 - By Karen Matthews, Associated Press Writer
When football star Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg, police were surprised to learn of it from TV — not from the hospital, as required by law.
Sep 23 - By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Writer
In an industry first, Eli Lilly and Co. says it will begin disclosing how much money it paid to individual doctors nationally for advice, speeches and other services.

Jul 11 - By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Writer
Republican John McCain's presidential campaign plans to enhance its Web site with more data about its fundraising, including more details about the individuals who collect money from donors and about donors living overseas.
Jun 25 - By Associated Press
Eight political watchdog groups on Wednesday asked Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama to disclose more about the fundraising for their presidential campaigns, including new details about those fundraisers who "bundle" tens of thousands of dollars.

May 15 - By Pete Yost
The millions of dollars in assets reported by Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynn, nearly triple those held by President Bush and the first lady, Laura Bush, according to newly released financial disclosure forms.
May 8 - By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press Writer
Unions should be required to make public more details of their internal finances, the Labor Department said Thursday as it proposed new changes to union disclosure forms.
Mar 14 - By Marcy Gordon, AP Business Writers
Prospective home buyers would get easier-to-understand information on mortgage terms and save an average $700 in closing costs under a proposal to be unveiled Friday by President Bush.