The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance. a campaign to impeach the governor for malfeasance in office

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Nearly a third was lost to malfeasance, former allies of the government have told the Journal. Kejal Vyas, WSJ, "Oil Industry Is Fading Away in Land of the World’s Richest Reserves," 4 Sep. 2020

His tenure was a challenging one, tasked with correcting numerous instances of financial mismanagement and malfeasance that took place under the leadership of his predecessor, David Harris. Corbett Smith, Dallas News, "DeSoto gets taken over by state education agency; superintendent says he did not resign, plans to continue working," 3 Sep. 2020

Is this an isolated case of malfeasance by the FDA? Robert Zubrin, National Review, "The FDA Is Stifling Pharmaceutical Innovation," 2 Sep. 2020

But the report adds to a body of evidence that shows how the malfeasance of local officials appeared to be a decisive factor in the spread of the virus within Wuhan and beyond. Edward Wongand Julian E. Barnes, BostonGlobe.com, "Local officials in China hid coronavirus dangers from Beijing, US agencies find," 19 Aug. 2020

Without a newspaper, the cost of issuing those bonds goes up because investors recognize a greater opportunity for malfeasance. Reed W. Anfinson, Star Tribune, "Just like the rural communities they serve, local newspapers need help," 14 Aug. 2020

Dan Langshaw resigned from council after his council colleagues in June charged him with gross misconduct and/or malfeasance in office. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, "North Royalton City Council appointee resigns after social media attacks, police record revelations," 10 Aug. 2020

Derry’s office did not immediately respond to a query about any criminal aspects to its investigation, over the collapse itself or possible malfeasance at City Hall. John Simerman, NOLA.com, "Hard Rock collapse: Victims' families want justice, but criminal investigation slow in coming," 8 Aug. 2020

Trump has managed to combine the incompetence of James Buchanan with the malfeasance of Andrew Johnson. John M. Crisp, Star Tribune, "How does a good citizen cope with a bad government?," 3 Aug. 2020

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