Subject: Jerry Young

• King of Pain

  Despite effort to reign him in, Paul Silverman has spent decades ruling Kansas City's notorious payday-loan industry.

  September 18, 2003

• Home Groan

  Angry neighborhood residents are tired of living with Kansas City's Housing Department director.

  December 5, 2002

• Jaws of Debt

  State legislators finally catch the scent of loan sharks.

  January 3, 2002

• Forgive Us Our Debts

  Churches are targeting high-interest lenders.

  July 19, 2001