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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Ties to Obama Aided in Access for Big Utility


Ties to Obama Aided in Access for Big Utility
New York Times
Exelon has joined with other companies to try to prevent the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from requiring new filters on vents at boiling water reactors to prevent discharges of radioactive steam during an accident, as happened in Japan. Company http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/23/us/politics/ties-to-obama-aided-in-access-for-exelon-corporation.html?pagewanted=all
 

Chicago Energy Firm Has 'Direct Line' to White House

Newser -
(Newser) – In Chicago, Exelon Corporation powered Barack Obama's neighborhood. Now, in Washington, Obama's administration is powering Exelon. The company has a plethora of ties to the administration—it was co-founded by Rahm Emanuel and David ...

Here's your requisite Obama/Exelon election-year story

Crain's Chicago Business (blog) -
The New York Times this morning takes a deep dive into the relationship between President Barack Obama and Exelon Corp. With energy an increasingly pivotal issue for the Obama White House, a review of Exelon's relationship with the administration ...

Report: Exelon Benefited From Obama Admin Ties

Democracy Now -
A New York Times investigation has revealed how an energy company with close ties to President Obama may have received special access to the administration and possibly exerted influence on environmental regulations. Records show executives from ...
 
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