Matthew Rose

Leak Probe Launched in Downtown Washington

blogs.wsj.com — Washington officials launched a broad leak investigation Wednesday that has exposed government waste dating back as far as 1897-a probe that could lead, some say, to the very steps of the White House. D.C. water, power and transportation authorities opened the investigation after an inconsequential rut on 14th and F Streets grew Tuesday night into 15-foot deep sinkhole.

Obama to Restart Transfers From Guantanamo

online.wsj.com — The Obama administration is set to restart transfers of detainees from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, kick-starting a long-stalled drive to close the prison.

Tax Issue Aside, Apple Has Big Fans in Congress

online.wsj.com — If Tuesday's hearing before a Senate panel was meant to highlight Apple's ability to avoid corporate taxes, it also illustrated the panel's challenge in vilifying a company that tries to turn customers into fans.

Tip Puts Lobbyist's Career on Hold

online.wsj.com — Mark Hayes was a Washington policy wonk on a long and steady ascent. A series of emails to a client was all it took to put that carefully crafted career on hold.

Number of the Week: Class of 2013, Most Indebted Ever

blogs.wsj.com — 30,000: The average student-loan debt for a borrower who received a bachelor's degree in 2013. The class of 2013 entered college just as the economic recovery was beginning in June 2009, but while their job prospects are better than other recent graduates, their debt burden is heavier.

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times-series.co.uk — Barnet have been relegated from the Football League after suffering a 2-0 defeat at Northampton Town 5:04pm Saturday 27th April 2013 in Sport David Stephens had to be consoled at full time. Picture: Action Images Barnet have been relegated from the Football League.

Division in Dispute Followed Own Course

online.wsj.com — An IRS official in Washington instructed colleagues in Cincinnati in July 2011 that using politically charged words such as tea party and patriot to screen groups applying for tax-exempt status was inappropriate. The Cincinnati office, however, ultimately forged ahead.

The White House's Point Man Overseeing the Sequester

online.wsj.com — WASHINGTON-It wasn't his idea, but the sequester is Daniel Werfel's problem. Mr. Werfel is controller of the White House's Office of Management and Budget, a role equivalent to chief financial officer of the U.S. government.