In fact hanging on and attempting to suppress new science would be far worse for their career if the new science were ever vindicated.
Which is why they (and others) double down with every LENR advancement. Why else would you be here? Still destined to become the greatest scandal in scientific history, as predicted by Arthur C. Clarke.
Yea, because taxes are everyone's favorite thing...
If you benefit from big government, then yes, you are more likely to be pro big government and taxes.