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Report: Energy Stimulus Grant $ Spent On Playing Games, Watching Videos

HOLLAND (WWJ/AP) - A U.S. Energy report accuses a Michigan-based battery maker of wasting federal funds and failing to move production to the state from South Korea.

The report released Wednesday says Holland-based LG Chem Michigan has spent $142 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, but has not followed through on their promises.

The reports also states that LG Chem employees played games, watched videos and volunteered at various organizations then billed their time to a U.S. Department of Energy stimulus grant.

The company, which is a battery supplier for the Chevy Volt, isn't commenting on the allegations.

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