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Fox News -- A congressional report concluded Friday that "political pressure" by a White House eager to tout stimulus spending was largely to blame for fast-tracking the ill-fated $535 million Solyndra loan guarantee -- findings compounded by the release of an email that showed the former CEO once referred to the aid as "The Bank of Washington."
The email and the report were released by Republicans, who continue to use the scandal to portray the Obama administration as careless with taxpayer money in pursuit of its alternative-energy agenda.

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Taurus1 Champion Author Ohio Posts:3,209 Points:1,691,930 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:14:23 PM Ignore Taurus1 Report Abuse Proganda
TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:9,212 Points:2,783,570 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:13:57 PM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse We have wasted more billions in the last 3 1/2 years than in decades.
V8power Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,946 Points:1,405,745 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:12:46 PM Ignore V8power Report Abuse 3 more months.
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:4,915 Points:1,658,945 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:10:44 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse What does this have to do with gas prices?
DCbeachbum Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,667 Points:924,865 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:09:24 PM Ignore DCbeachbum Report Abuse With all the money dolled out via the stimulus though the stimulus program, no one seems to know were the money went. When the President and his administration points out a specific company, and what a great thing they are going. Someone has to say the Emperor has no clothes. The government does not belong in the business of picking winners and losers.
AKmailman Champion Author Alaska Posts:5,753 Points:1,583,615 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:07:45 PM Ignore AKmailman Report Abuse they can spin it any way they want, the bottom line is that us taxpayers are out $535 mill
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,565 Points:939,600 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:07:44 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse This administration is one of the most wasteful with the taxpayers money & we need to replace the president & several in the senate this Nov. 06th.
iamforiu Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,705 Points:737,390 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:06:05 PM Ignore iamforiu Report Abuse Here we go again
Rajah Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,642 Points:2,327,730 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:04:46 PM Ignore Rajah Report Abuse Politics and spin... On both sides. Bah!!
IUVidiot Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,720 Points:735,085 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:00:38 PM Ignore IUVidiot Report Abuse Pure politics
stickyvalves Champion Author Iowa Posts:5,408 Points:1,582,555 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 10:00:11 PM Ignore stickyvalves Report Abuse Spending tax dollars like this should not be Dem or Rep. Just do what is right.
Mustache_33 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:900 Points:181,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:59:08 PM Ignore Mustache_33 Report Abuse These Republicans are utterly shallow, the Republicans encouraged those Enron Execs etc etc , Talibans and, had awaken those sleeper cells who were having second thoughts ... uugghhh. That's why U.S. had to scramble for energy sources now before it's too late ... at least the money was actually used to fund to find energy sources (it's not an overnight project you know) ... No Thanks to Nit_ _ _ Dubya Bush!
ty58 Veteran Author Akron Posts:321 Points:504,200 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:56:21 PM Ignore ty58 Report Abuse don't forget the head rep. when he took office said our #1 job is to make sure Obama is not re-elected and now all of you ore falling right into their trap they didn't say to help the public or the little man but what they said without comming out and say was we need to keep the rich rich no make them richer and the poor poorer wake up and open your eyes people
walkingtall Champion Author Toronto Posts:4,129 Points:1,147,430 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:52:53 PM Ignore walkingtall Report Abuse A congressional report concluded Friday that"polital pressure"by a White House eager to tout sti and poor investment of United States dollars.
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95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,590 Points:655,480 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:51:50 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse Obama has to go
zeeflyers All-Star Author Pittsburgh Posts:713 Points:229,905 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:51:41 PM Ignore zeeflyers Report Abuse Trash, obama should not have been giving out our money
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indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,257 Points:2,345,180 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:50:29 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse Obama and his administration team have no respect for themselves, the taxpayers, or the economy. If left in place, the economic decisions will cripple our descendants.
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TelsaOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,596 Points:740,215 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:43:01 PM Ignore TelsaOR Report Abuse Poor investment of US dollars.
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Crumbfel Champion Author Virginia Posts:11,554 Points:2,160,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:29:52 PM Ignore Crumbfel Report Abuse Fox = lies and half truths so why read this...you shouldn't
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,801 Points:1,448,230 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:29:48 PM Ignore goodbuy Report Abuse So we are going to spend a couple of billion dollars to figure what happened to $535 million.
DABEE1073 Champion Author San Diego Posts:8,345 Points:1,598,835 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:28:22 PM Ignore DABEE1073 Report Abuse SOLYNDRA's ONE OF obummer VERY LARGE CAMPAIGN SUPPORTERS. VOTE SMART IN NOVEMBER. DUMP THE DEMOCRAPS. [Edited by: DABEE1073 at 8/4/2012 9:33:18 PM EST]
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,398 Points:1,584,665 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:23:54 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse November 6th..Time to take out the trash....
swrestler Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,269 Points:1,597,780 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:22:14 PM Ignore swrestler Report Abuse Only Republicans Can Waste Taxpayer Money On Nonsense....
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,849 Points:382,365 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:21:15 PM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse You don't say??
danlanman Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,457 Points:747,985 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:19:12 PM Ignore danlanman Report Abuse whatever
91Hilux Champion Author New Haven Posts:2,252 Points:705,495 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:14:40 PM Ignore 91Hilux Report Abuse Well hello Captain Obvious and your side-kick Blinding Reality!!! How much of our tax dollars did you waste to bring us this little piece of insight?
MusicalMan7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:597 Points:93,430 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:11:54 PM Ignore MusicalMan7 Report Abuse Wonder how much all that cost us (the investigation & report on top of the $535MM we paid for Solyndra...)
sydb7 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,651 Points:1,940,845 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:08:01 PM Ignore sydb7 Report Abuse The company was probably not well run in the first place - should never have gotten the guarantees. More money will not cure bad management!!
OOXXFF Champion Author Greensboro Posts:3,188 Points:1,104,930 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:05:16 PM Ignore OOXXFF Report Abuse Was that a Republican report?
JimVP All-Star Author Chicago Posts:647 Points:163,335 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:02:40 PM Ignore JimVP Report Abuse Our money is also wasted on those voted into office from the President on down. Has anyone earned their salary.
muquee Champion Author Harrisburg Posts:2,530 Points:546,750 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:01:17 PM Ignore muquee Report Abuse Don't get me started.
savannahoaks Champion Author Rockford Posts:2,827 Points:660,985 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 9:00:30 PM Ignore savannahoaks Report Abuse tax dollars wasted.
jad1960 Champion Author Gary Posts:1,575 Points:422,280 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:59:30 PM Ignore jad1960 Report Abuse Tax dollars where are they going.
Gastroenteritis All-Star Author Jacksonville Posts:550 Points:75,315 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:58:17 PM Ignore Gastroenteritis Report Abuse So cure the cold by killing the patient ... for God sake they voted in favor , who are they trying to fool! Oh !I am back! Have to.. [Edited by: Gastroenteritis at 8/4/2012 9:01:31 PM EST]
I10Express Champion Author San Antonio Posts:8,801 Points:1,665,720 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:55:32 PM Ignore I10Express Report Abuse Really? and here I thought the Bush administration turned down the loan because it was too risky. Oh wait... they are talking about the Obama administration.
kjSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,377 Points:681,375 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:53:57 PM Ignore kjSC Report Abuse Our tax dollars at work.
C.Carpets All-Star Author Oakland Posts:571 Points:2,113,395 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:52:48 PM Ignore C.Carpets Report Abuse Mr Obama, you owe the taxpayers $535 million.
SilliesRock Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,241 Points:1,186,325 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:52:29 PM Ignore SilliesRock Report Abuse Are they touting "sti" again? THOSE JERKS!
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,389 Points:1,623,295 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:51:09 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse I love to watch the Democrats in GasBuddy try to deflect Solyndra from their guy. It is so funny. To them, Obama could divorce his wife tomorrow, take up cohabitation with a man in the White House and they still would support for him. This has to be that mental disease Michael Savage wrote about. The man can do no wrong in their eyes. He has taken on some kind of saintly demeanor to them.
netman044 Champion Author Texas Posts:6,848 Points:1,305,375 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2012 8:50:06 PM Ignore netman044 Report Abuse Trying to make political hay with the taxpayers money - both parties are capable of doing it too.
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