The politics of energy: Oil and gas

By Kevin Bogardus

WASHINGTON, December 15, 2003 — The sweeping energy bill now pending in Congress offers a geyser of new tax breaks and other government good

Probe of ex-Interior Secretary Norton's handling of Shell winds down, sources say

By Peter H. Stone

A Justice Department probe into whether former Interior Secretary Gale Norton illegally gave preferential treatment to Royal Dutch Shell Gro

Excerpts from this story referencing "J. Steven Griles":

"… Jack Abramoff that led to 19 convictions – including jail sentences for J. Steven Griles, the former number two at Interior under Norton, ex-Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio, …"

The Bush 100

By Derrick Wetherell

WASHINGTON, January 14, 2002 — The average net worth of the individual members of the Bush cabinet, including the President and Vice Preside

Excerpts from this story referencing "J. Steven Griles":

"… y the only lobbyist among the 100 top officials. Deputy Interior Secretary J. Steven Griles represented various companies, including the Edison Electric Institute, th …"

"… m as a registered lobbyist with both National Environmental Strategies and J. Steven Griles and Associates. On behalf of his clients, Griles lobbied Congress, the Bur …"

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Politicization at Department of Interior

By The Center for Public Integrity

Politics, not science, drove some decisions at the Department of the Interior

Excerpts from this story referencing "J. Steven Griles":

"… ellers; the deal eventually fell apart. In 2004, Interior Deputy Secretary J. Steven Griles was cleared of ethics violation charges, but in 2007, he pleaded guilty to …"