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‘No More Solyndras Act’ Takes a Beating from All Sides (US News)

September 19, 2012 | US News | Energy , Natural Resources

Solyndra has long been a favorite buzzword of Republicans looking to criticize the Obama administration for everything from irresponsible use of taxpayer money to an energy policy that plays favorites.... Read More

Greening the Federal Budget - and Saving a Bundle

June 26, 2012 | The Fiscal Times | Agriculture , Energy , Natural Resources , Transportation & Infrastructure

June 27, 2012 -- A leading environmental group, a centrist taxpayer watchdog and a libertarian small-government think tank on Tuesday... Read More

Rep. Jerry Lewis backs defense bill’s Inland earmarks as worthwhile (Press-Enterprise)

July 29, 2009 | Budget & Tax , Natural Resources

By BEN GOAD Washington Bureau  WASHINGTON - A $636 billion military spending bill passed Thursday by the House contains more than $70... Read More

Corruption in Congress: Rep. John Murtha again? (Examiner)

July 07, 2009 | Natural Resources

Once again, the name of Rep. John Murtha has come under scrutiny as more defense contractors associated with him are being investigated.  This... Read More

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February 15, 2013

Engineering Boondoggles

While Washington is wringing its hands about the automatic across-the-board budget cuts known as... Read More