United States Department of Energy - news and investigations

Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

March 30, 2011

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Responsive Politics":

"… d causes since 1998, according to federal election records compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics.“I’m here to tell you Obama is the candidate with the momentum. Obama …"

Skipping safeguards, officials rushed benefit to a politically-connected energy company

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

May 24, 2011

Did White House hurry to spur jobs - or favor firm backed by fundraiser?

Stimulating hypocrisy: Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

By John Solomon and Aaron Mehta

October 19, 2010

Scores of Recovery Act opponents sought money out of public view

Yucca Mountain cancellation creates expensive headaches for DOE and Navy

By Laurel Adams

May 6, 2011

Government scrambles to figure out alternatives to canceled Yucca Mountain nuclear waste storage

DOE contractor costs soar 44 percent due to pension losses

By Peter Newbatt Smith

September 17, 2010

An Energy Department contractor has an unusual explanation for a 44 percent cost overrun on a project to clean up millions of gallons of liq

Energy Department has denied info requests for months

By Peter Newbatt Smith

October 27, 2000

October 27, 2000 — Since 1999, The Public i has attempted to obtain information about the bidding process in the sale of the Elk Hills oil r

Lack of contract oversight puts billions at risk

By Laurel Adams

February 4, 2011

Federal agencies are increasingly reliant on contractors but many struggle to manage them and therefore expose billions in taxpayer dollars

Excerpts from this story referencing "Defense Contract Audit Agency":

"… dblocks to contractor oversight. The watchdog also found problems with the Defense Contract Audit Agency, the Pentagon’s contract management office. The agency experienced confl …"