Posted by Kevin Yamamura California will run out of cash by early March if the state does not take swift action to find $3.3 billion through payment delays and borrowing, according to a letter state Controller John Chiang sent to state lawmakers toda… more »

Foxnews By Judson Berger The federal government is moving to crack down on a bizarre form of food-stamp fraud that's flushing away taxpayer dollars. The scam is called "water dumping." It works as follows: Food stamp recipients use their benefits to… more »

Barnaby Jack demonstrates an attack on two automated teller machines during the Black Hat technology conference in Las Vegas Associated Press Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A hacker has discovered a way to force ATMs to d… more »

USA Today By Karen Mracek and Thomas Beaumont, Des Moines Register Goldman Sachs sent $4.3 billion in federal tax money to 32 entities, including many overseas banks, hedge funds and pensions, according to information made public Friday night. Goldman… more »

Politico By ERIKA LOVLEY While the BP oil geyser pumps millions of gallons of petroleum into the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack Obama and members of Congress may have to answer for the millions in campaign contributions they’ve taken from the oil a… more »