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Former DOE Federal Employee Accused in Luggage Theft Case Released Without Bail

Updated: February 16, 2023 2:47 PM Tags DOE Leave a comment

Sam Brinton, the former Department of Energy official accused in two separate stolen-luggage cases in different states, was released without bail Wednesday after a court appearance in Minnesota.

Waste Treatment Plant Tour Leads to Hatch Act Violation

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJanuary 17, 2020 6:06 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

Despite warnings not to do so, an Energy Department employee gave a tour of a waste treatment plant to a Congressional candidate that resulted in a Hatch Act violation.

GAO: Energy Department Broke Law With Tweet on Health Care

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: August 3, 2018 5:17 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Energy Department was found to be in violation of a statute when it issued a tweet about an editorial on ObamaCare written by the agency Secretary.

Democrats Call for Federal Probe Into Trump’s Energy Department Questionnaire

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: December 22, 2016 8:35 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

A group of Senate Democrats requested that the Office of Special Counsel launch an investigation into a questionnaire asking for names of individuals working on climate change policies sent by the incoming Trump administration to officials at the Department of Energy.

Policy Change Hinted for Department of Energy in Questionnaire and New Secretary

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: December 20, 2016 8:26 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment

A questionnaire and new Secretary of Energy are creating consternation among federal employees. Change is in the air. What will be the impact on federal workers?

Legislation Would Expand Whistleblower Protections for DOE Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: September 30, 2016 12:01 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to expand protection for whistleblowers at the Department of Energy.

Another Senior Agency Official Questioned Over Use of Personal Email

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMarch 24, 2016 11:38 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology recently sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz seeking information about the use of personal email accounts to conduct government business by both Moniz and other senior level employees at his agency.

Energy Department Proposes Green Energy Themed Halloween Costumes

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOctober 29, 2015 6:16 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

The Energy Department says they take Halloween very seriously. To celebrate, the agency has published instructions for making some green energy themed costumes to liven up your Halloween party.

One Congressman Wants Federal Employees to Use Uber to Get Around

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 24, 2015 10:38 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) has introduced legislation that would require some federal agencies to sell cars that they own and encourage federal employees to instead use ride-sharing companies such as Uber or Lyft for their transportation needs.

Steven Chu Stepping Down as Energy Secretary

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFebruary 1, 2013 12:28 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Steven Chu sent a letter to DOE employees today announcing his decision not to serve a second term as Energy Secretary.

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