Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Barack Obama":

"… rge of interest and growth.”Uniquely positioned, indeed.One of President Barack Obama’s most prolific fundraisers, Westly was among guests at January’s stat …"

Ghost soldiers

By Mark Benjamin and Barbara Slavin

The Pentagon sent ill-equipped and poorly trained reservists into harm's way as it scrambled to fill Civil Affairs units to rebuild Iraq and

Excerpts from this story referencing "Connell":

"… Rumsfeld focused largely on the high value target set,” said Thomas O’Connell, assistant secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity C …"

New Media Communications

By Chris Landers

Consultant profile: Major Clients in 2003-2004: George W. Bush (R), Republican National Committee

Excerpts from this story referencing "Connell":

"… arting New Media Communications in his Ohio basement in January 1995, Mike Connell has built his firm into one of the leading Web designers for conservative …"

"… e lean years, business has taken off. Now during the busy campaign season, Connell can fly to visit clients in Washington and around the Midwest on the six s …"

"… the Midwest on the six seat Piper airplane he owns.The Internet has taken Connell on a wild ride.In 1995, the online frontier was largely unconquered by the …"

"… then, they could have connected with his 30-year-old press secretary, Mike Connell.Connell was an early promoter of political technology. He had made a name …"

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Goldman Sachs publicly backs financial reform — while dispatching army of lobbyists

By Adele Hampton

Amid attempts to rein in Wall Street, persuaders safeguard bank’s interests

Excerpts from this story referencing "Connell":

"… berstien, former chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan; and Janice O’Connell, former adviser to Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), chairman of the Senate Banki …"

Energy's risky $1 billion bet on two politically-connected electric car builders

By Ronnie Greene, Matthew Mosk and Brian Ross

Two politically connected firms get $1 billion in federal loans to build electric cars

Excerpts from this story referencing "Connell":

"… e environment.“It’s absolutely a worthwhile risk,” said Diarmuid O’Connell, vice president of corporate and business development for Tesla Motors. …"

"… Penny Pritzker, the national finance chair of Obama’s 2008 campaign.O’Connell, the Tesla executive, said political muscle played no role in the company …"

"… cars.“We have a demonstrated track record on the financial side,” O’Connell said, “that should give great comfort to the American taxpayer, as they …"

"… ly burn cash for that next nine months to a year or so,” said Sexton.O’Connell said the SEC filings present worst case scenarios. He said the company, an …"

Republicans call for probe of Obama’s green car program

By Matthew Mosk, Brian Ross and Ronnie Greene

Representative calls for further investigation into Energy Dept. loans to electric car companies

Excerpts from this story referencing "Connell":

"… that vehicle at less than half the cost of our first,” said Diarmuid O’Connell, Tesla’s vice president of corporate and business development. He says t …"

"… s almost impossible to do it right the first time around.”Tesla’s O’Connell disputes that, calling his company a “disruptive” force in the auto in …"

"… ies and Exchange Commission says.In an interview on ABC’s Nightline, O’Connell is asked how the company will repay the loan if it doesn’t make a profit …"

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Two DOE electric car loans, two different paths

By Ronnie Greene

As Fisker Automotive struggles to stay afloat, Tesla Motors pays off its Energy Department loan.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Connell":

"… her powertrain components.” In a brief interview Thursday, Diarmuid O’Connell, Tesla’s vice president of business development, said the company raised …"

"… erent trajectories, our business models have always been different,” O’Connell said. “What we are focusing now on is building market.” For the Energ …"