Republicans Say White House Rushed Solar Loan

The Takeaway

A House subcommittee is accusing the Obama administration of aggressively pushing a loan for a now bankrupt solar company, Solyndra. Republicans say the White House rushed the bad loan in spite of repeated warnings about the company’s viability. Solyndra   collapsed two weeks ago and is now under federal investigation, leaving taxpayers on the hook for more than $500 billion. Takeaway Washington correspondent Todd Zwillich  examines the substance and the politics behind the GOP’s claims.

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