Chu denies 'undue political influence' in Solyndra loan

By Matthew Mosk

Energy Secretary Steven Chu tells Congress he is surprised and dismayed by suggestions of undue influence behind Solyndra loan

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"… ific fundraiser for Obama during the 2008 campaign. …"

"… decision, and I certainly would not have been in favor of that decision," Chu told a House investigative committee. "I don't believe it's a proper way t …"

"… nvestigative committee. "I don't believe it's a proper way to do business."Chu told Congress politics never played a role in the selection of the Califor …"

"… s now the subject of multiple federal investigations."I want to be clear," Chu said. "Over the course of Solyndra's loan guarantee, I did not make any de …"

U.S. advisory group on fracking has abundant ties to energy industry

By Evan Bush

As first recommendations emerge, scientists seek ouster of a former CIA director on energy company boards

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"… nergy-related companies.The group, which reports to Energy Secretary Seven Chu, is concluding that development of shale gas can be done safely provided t …"

"… sought to have the advice from the Energy Department panel.In a letter to Chu, 28 scientists complained that the committee, formally known as the N …"

"… e already concluded that hydraulic fracturing is safe." The scientists ask Chu to replace Deutch "with a person with no financial ties to the natural gas …"

"… dvisory boards, including the one that advises Energy Department Secretary Chu. As iWatch News has reported, Chu's advisory board on energy policy includ …"

Bundlers on the inside

By Ronnie Greene, Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

Top Obama fundraisers at Energy Department included an overseer of stimulus billions.

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"… ised at least $500,000 for Obama. He became one of Energy Secretary Steven Chu’s key loan programs advisors while his wife’s law firm represented a n …"

"… alist Steve Westly, who raised more than $500,000 for Obama, has Secretary Chu’s ear on green energy issues as a member of a high-level volunteer advis …"

"… ompanies that have won DOE support; four won funding before he joined Chu’s board. While it is common for presidents to reward top donors wit …"

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Emails show Energy Dept. sought to hide Solyndra layoffs until after 2010 elections

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Energy Department pressed Solyndra to delay layoffs until after pivotal 2010 election

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"… an Silver, then executive director of the DOE Loan Programs Office, and to Chu‘s chief of staff. Silver, the records say, forwarded the correspondence …"

"… are sure to escalate questions hovering over not only the failed loan, but Chu’s involvement in a deal that the department pushed quickly ahead in the …"

"… und of investors will collect first in bankruptcy, and the government next.Chu, as secretary, signed off on that agreement.“On March 3, 2011, Secretary …"

"… as secretary, signed off on that agreement.“On March 3, 2011, Secretary Chu stated in an interview that DOE was ― confident Solyndra could ― ‘re …"