Energy Department photographer Simon Edelman is seeking whistleblower protection after the department placed him on administrative leave and seized personal belongings he kept at the office. … [Read more...] about Rick Perry hugged a coal baron. This photographer got the picture. Then he was placed on leave.
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Department of Energy photographer fired after leaking photos of meeting between Rick Perry and big coal
He's seeking whistleblower protection … [Read more...] about Department of Energy photographer fired after leaking photos of meeting between Rick Perry and big coal
Trump’s Energy Department threatens whistleblower after he exposes shady meeting
A whistleblower leaked a photograph of a private meeting between Energy Secretary Rick Perry and a coal baron who’s also a major Republican donor. Now he’s being threatened. … [Read more...] about Trump’s Energy Department threatens whistleblower after he exposes shady meeting
Exclusive Photos Contradict Murray Energy CEO’s Claim He Had “Nothing To Do with” Rick Perry’s Coal Bailout
At a previously undisclosed March 29 meeting, Robert Murray gave Perry a hug and a wishlist. Six months later, Perry unveiled a controversial plan that echoed one of Murray's proposals. … [Read more...] about Exclusive Photos Contradict Murray Energy CEO’s Claim He Had “Nothing To Do with” Rick Perry’s Coal Bailout
Rex Tillerson makes unilateral determination on child soldiers
State Department officials are accusing Secretary Rex Tillerson of breaking the law in his decision not to list Myanmar, Afghanistan and Iraq as countries that use child soldiers. The officials signed … [Read more...] about Rex Tillerson makes unilateral determination on child soldiers
State Dept. officials accuse Tillerson of violating law: report
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is reportedly being accused of violating a U.S. law regarding foreign militaries’ use of child soldiers. … [Read more...] about State Dept. officials accuse Tillerson of violating law: report