Chris Adams

Julie Moos, Lesley Clark and Chris Adams are reporters for McClatchy Newspapers.

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As Obama Ramps Up Climate Battle, McConnell Readies Counterattack

Sen. McConnell will do everything he can to undermine the new Clean Power Plan.

By: Chris Adams &; Sean Cockerham ,; McClatchyDC

August 4, 2015

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Boston Police: One Marathon Bomb Suspect Dead, Second at Large

After an officer shooting Thursday night, one of the suspects in the bombings was apprehended and has died.

By: Julie Moos ,; Lesley Clark ,; Chris Adams ,; McClatchyNewspapers

April 19, 2013

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As Iraq and Afghan Wars End, Costs Mount on Pace to Exceed Vietnam

Washington — The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may be winding down, but the long-term costs of caring for those wounded in battle is on path to rival the …

By: Chris Adams ,; McClatchyNewspapers

December 5, 2011

Oversight Panel: Feds Jumped Too Soon to Bail Out AIG

Washington - The federal government didn't exhaust all its options before it committed tens of billions of taxpayers' dollars to bail out the American International Group during the height …

By: Chris Adams ,; McClatchyNewspapers

June 10, 2010

Gulf Oil Spill: “This Disaster Just Got Enormously Worse“

Washington - If the growing oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico isn't contained soon—and the latest efforts suggest that's unlikely—then the damage to the fragile region will intensify …

By: Chris Adams &; Renee Schoof ,; McClatchyNewspapers

May 30, 2010

Goldman Didn’t Tell SEC About Mortgage Moves for Months

Washington - In December 2006, Goldman Sachs embarked on a frantic effort to shed billions of dollars in risky mortgage securities and purchase exotic insurance to protect itself against …

By: Chris Adams &; Greg Gordon ,; McClatchyNewspapers

May 1, 2010

Goldman Executives: “No Regrets” for Deals That Accelerated Crisis

Washington - Goldman Sachs traders who helped the firm rack up billions of dollars in profits from secret bets against the housing market told a Senate investigating panel Tuesday …

By: Greg Gordon &; Chris Adams ,; McClatchyNewspapers

April 27, 2010

Goldman “Shorted” Mortgages Because World Wouldn’t Expect It

Washington - A key Goldman Sachs trading manager indicated in his personnel performance review that he could use the "fear" in the market of a coming collapse in the …

By: Greg Gordon &; Chris Adams ,; McClatchyNewspapers

April 27, 2010

Senate Probe: Goldman Misled Clients and Nation – and Made Billions

Washington - Goldman Sachs reaped "billions and billions of dollars" in profits by secretly betting in 2006 and 2007 that the U.S. housing market would crash, a strategy that …

By: Chris Adams &; Greg Gordon ,; McClatchyNewspapers

April 26, 2010

Though LandAmerica Clients Lost Millions, No Bailout Granted

Washington - As LandAmerica Financial Group lurched toward bankruptcy in late 2008, its leaders looked to the one place they thought could help: Washington. Congress had just passed the …

By: Chris Adams ,; McClatchyNewspapers

March 22, 2010

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