Electrical grid is not well protected

By Zach Toombs

Watchdog calls for better coordination in protecting the electricity supply against cyber threats.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… ergency Response Team, reported attacks on organizations in the electrical energy sector in the U.S. have increased from three in 2009 to 31 in 2011. These …"

"… the threat.According to GAO, security for smart grids — which measure energy use and redirect power to areas that need it most — is threatened by a l …"

"… is threatened by a lack of coordination between authorities tasked with energy and water security at the federal level and those at state and city levels …"

Big business prefers GOP over Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

Corporations have made big contributions to super PACs with conservative groups the biggest benefactors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… enter for Public Integrity analysis has found. Donors include hedge funds, energy companies, dietary supplement makers and even a popcorn manufacturer.The l …"

"… tely held.The top industry donor to Restore Our Future is William Koch’s energy company Oxbow Carbon, LLC, which has given $2.75 million, including $1 mil …"

"… ormer chief of staff, John Podesta.The company has lobbied on a variety of energy and environmental issues, such as greenhouse gas regulations and a desired …"

Lobbyists like pro-Obama super PAC

By Michael Beckel

A pro-Obama super PAC has collected big money from unions, not much from corporations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… cial Corp., Hewlett-Packard, the Avis Budget Group car rental company, the energy company Southern Co. and the MGM Mirage casino.Perennial’s founder and C …"

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Texas Senate race attracts $13 million in super PAC spending

By Alexandra Duszak and Reity O'Brien

Texas Senate race features battle of the super PACs, tea party underdog versus favorite.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… ver the past few years.”The lieutenant governor earned his fortune as an energy company executive. Dewhurst has pledged to repeal the Affordable Care Act, …"

Policing the politicians; state ethics commissions lack muscle

By Caitlin Ginley

Underfunded, politically crippled commissions frequently do little more than slap wrists

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… energy, soon after he made several rulings at IURC that would benefit the energy company. The waiver drew immediate criticism and questions about whether t …"

New voting rules make getting Latinos to the polls harder than ever

By Lindsey Ruta and Annelise Russell

Latinos could be a potent voting force in the Southwest, but traditionally low voter turnout could get even lower with new ID laws.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… cation organization, Mi Familia Vota Education Fund. “To be focusing our energy on trying to generate another obstacle for the people to participate, I th …"

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Environmental groups target New Mexico Senate race

By Alexandra Duszak and Reity O'Brien

Environmental groups are outspending big business for New Mexico Senate seat.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… e between a pro-union, conservationist in Heinrich and a pro-business, pro-energy candidate in Wilson.The anti-Wilson spending seems to be helping. Polling …"

"… s junior U.S. Senator. She sat on the energy and Commerce Committee, and energy companies were among her major backers.Employees and political action comm …"

"… ntaminate groundwater.The ad criticizes Wilson’s vote for a provision in energy bills from 2003 to 2005 that would protect oil companies from lawsuits inv …"

"… one XL oil pipeline. Heinrich has said he supports clean, “home-grown” energy.But that spending doesn’t include “Stands,” an anti-Heinrich issue a …"

FACT CHECK: Romney’s stump speech

By FactCheck.Org

How accurate is the GOP nominee?

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… claim that Obama has lived up to a “promise” about “skyrocketing” energy costs. And, of course, no Romney speech is complete without a reference to …"

"… City, Iowa, Romney added this frequently cited distortion to his attack on energy prices:Romney: One promise [Obama] kept, though, he said if his energy pol …"

"… on energy prices:Romney: One promise [Obama] kept, though, he said if his energy policies got put in place, the cost of energy would skyrocket. And that’ …"

"… kept, though, he said if his energy policies got put in place, the cost of energy would skyrocket. And that’s happened.As we have noted previously, O …"

Nonprofit profile: League of Conservation Voters Inc.

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the nonprofit group

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… len — a former senator and Virginia governor — for his alleged ties to energy companies.Among other notable expenditures in 2012, the League and other b …"

Top House Republicans demand suspension of electronic medical records program

By Fred Schulte

Top House Republicans want program suspended until government demands that systems communicate

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… D-Mich., Ways and Means health subcommittee chairman Joe Pitts, R-Pa. and energy health subcommittee chair Wally Herger, R-Calif.The Office of National Coo …"

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