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health13 days ago•1 min saved

Pittsburgh VA Reports Two Legionella Cases Amid Ongoing Water-Safety Measures

Two patients at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center tested positive for Legionella, prompting flushing, testing, and water-line precautions after a past 2011–2012 outbreak. The Allegheny County Health Department has not been notified, and testing positive for Legionella does not automatically mean Legionnaires’ disease. The hospital says care was not interrupted and it’s operating normally, while a prior VA Inspector General report found earlier lapses in water treatment and adherence to guidance, with recommendations implemented subsequently.

via WPXI|

#health #inspector-general-report #legionella

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Conflicting Reports Emerge on FBI's Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

A new report by Inspector General Michael Horowitz confirms that there were no undercover FBI agents at the U.S. Capitol or the rally on January 6, 2021, debunking conspiracy theories that law enforcement instigated the riot. The report found that 26 informants were present in Washington, D.C., but they were not directed by the FBI to break the law or enter restricted areas. The FBI was found to have taken significant steps to prepare for the event, though it was advised to improve its information-gathering processes for future security threats.

via Axios|

#capitol-riot #conspiracy-theories #fbi

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Jan. 6 Rally Organizers Concealed Capitol March Plan, Government Report Reveals

Women for America First, the pro-Trump group that organized the "Save America" rally on January 6, 2021, intentionally lied to federal officials about President Donald J. Trump's plans to have his supporters march to the Capitol, according to a new inspector general investigation. The report found that the organization repeatedly denied to the National Park Service that there would be a march, while privately planning for one. Text messages and emails revealed that the organizers knew about the march but concealed their intentions. This report adds to the evidence that Trump and his supporters planned in advance to direct the crowds to Capitol Hill and worked to hide their intentions.

via The New York Times|

#capitol-riot #inspector-general-report #jan-6-rally

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Stands Firm Amid Probes and Investigation Report"

The CEO of the Jacksonville Housing Authority (JHA), Dwayne Alexander, has stated that he has no plans to resign despite an ongoing city investigation into the agency. A critical report from the city's inspector general office is expected to be released soon, leading to calls for Alexander's resignation. However, Alexander defended his performance and touted his record during an emergency meeting, stating that he received a high performance rating from the board of directors. Concerns have been raised about the agency's handling of federal funds and its response to the affordable housing crisis. The JHA board will meet again to discuss the concerns in public.

via WJXT News4JAX |

#city-investigation #dwayne-alexander #inspector-general-report

crime2 years ago•4 min saved

Negligence and Misconduct Found in Epstein's Death Investigation.

The Justice Department's inspector general released a report on Tuesday that found Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, not foul play, due to negligence and mismanagement at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. The report revealed that the jail's staff members allowed Epstein to hoard extra blankets, linens, bedding, and clothing, despite the fact that he had tried to hang himself earlier. The inspector general referred two supervisors at the facility responsible for ensuring Epstein's safety for criminal prosecution, but prosecutors declined to bring charges.

via The New York Times|

#crime #federal-jail #inspector-general-report

military3 years ago•4 min saved

US Continues to Provide Military Aid to Ukraine Despite Equipment Issues.

The US Army's 401st Army Field Support Battalion and contractor Amentum Services have been faulted by the Defense Department's inspector general for failing to maintain equipment, including M777 howitzers and M1167 Humvees, that were set to be sent to Ukraine. The faulty equipment could have endangered the lives of Ukrainian or US troops if fielded. The report also exposes problems with a program designed to help soldiers deploy quickly across the world. The contractor responsible for maintaining the supplies is Amentum Services, which has held the contract since 2016 and will continue until January 2024, charging $947.6 million for its services so far.

via Defense One|

#amentum-services #equipment-maintenance #inspector-general-report