taxpayer funds

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The top federal official in charge of giving loans to nuclear plants had some harsh words this week for nuclear industry officials who want the government to invest more taxpayer funds into building reactors.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

In April 2024, David filed the suit under the whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act, which enables whistleblowers to sue on behalf of the government to recover taxpayer funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

The suit, which is being heard in San Diego County, seeks to get the defendants to return millions of dollars in taxpayer funds.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025

On Aug. 1, federal prosecutors filing a legal brief alleging that taxpayer funds from the county went into a slush fund held by a shell company to help pay for its illegal activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

The government said it worked closely with the companies since June, but had decided not to provide them with taxpayer funds "in the national interest".

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025