BP Report Spreads Blame Around for Oil Disaster

In Carefully Worded Report, Oil Giant Says Multiple Companies and Series of Mechanical Failures Caused Massive Spill

Democratic Candidates Trade Jabs In 2nd District Debate

The Democratic candidates for the 2nd Congressional District traded barbs over taxes, lobbying and energy policy in an often contentious debate Wednesday night.

Building a foundation for commercial crew

As the debate over commercial crew development continues in Washington, NASA and industry are taking initial steps on such efforts. Jeff Foust discusses some of the ongoing efforts and planning that continue despite political uncertainty.

Transcript of Ambush Interview of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile before the Plenary Session

September 7, 2010. SP: So, now, when I had occasion to discuss with the President about the budget because we met on the budget initially a few weeks back, the President, Butch Abad, Speaker Sonny Belmonte and Appropriations Committee Chairman Andaya of the House, Senator Drilon and myself for the Senate, I...

Fitch Expects to Rate Alliant Techsystems Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2020 'BB-'

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings expects to assign a 'BB-' rating to Alliant Techsystems' (NYSE:ATK) $300 million issuance of senior subordinated notes due 2020. Proceeds are earmarked for refinancing $280 million 2.75% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2024. ATK's Issuer Default Rating (IDR) is rated 'BB' by Fitch. A complete list of ratings is at the end of this press release ...