Politically-connected solar firm secured low interest government loan before collapsing

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Politically-connected Solyndra got half-billion dollars at cut rate interest – and likely won’t repay taxpayers first

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… uarantee] program receive the same treatment," Energy Department spokesman Damien LaVera wrote to iWatch News and ABC News in response to questions.Solyndra spokes …"

Congressional hearing to focus on Obama administration loan to failed energy firm

By Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

House focuses on government loan to solar firm Solyndra, backed by Obama fundraiser, which won $535 million before going under

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… uarantee] program receive the same treatment," Energy Department spokesman Damien LaVera wrote to iWatch News and ABC News in response to questions.Congressio …"

Federal agents search headquarters of failed solar firm Solyndra

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

FBI raid comes as scrutiny intensifies in Congress over benefits to politically connected firm

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… uarantee] program receive the same treatment," Energy Department spokesman Damien LaVera wrote in response to questions.Congressional investigators, though, h …"

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Recurring red flags failed to slow Obama administration's race to help Solyndra

By Ronnie Greene

Benefits kept flowing to politically connected, now-bankrupt firm: Money, low lending rates - and a presidential visit

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… he ratings of other innovative start-up  companies,” said spokesman Damien LaVera.Seven months after the Fitch rating, Solyndra landed its prized support. I …"

White House kept close tabs on Solyndra loan, internal emails show

By Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

Top officials pushed for half-billion-dollar loan to troubled startup

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… ent with the ratings of other innovative start-up  companies,” said Damien LaVera, an Energy Department spokesman. “The Department conducted exhausti …"

Obama White House warned Solyndra bad for re-election

By Matthew Mosk

White House analysts knew the $535M loan to Solyndra might have bad consequences, and told President Obama about it

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… e timing will likely coincide with the 2012 campaign season heating up…."Damien LaVera, an Energy Department spokesman, said the decision to restructure the loan …"

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Solyndra executives will take the Fifth before Congress

By Matthew Mosk

Top solar firm executives will plead the Fifth before Congress this week

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… stress, with Chinese competitors offering similar products for less money.Damien LaVera, an Energy Department spokesman, has told ABC News that the decision to re …"

Solyndra told Congress it was 'on track' for success

By Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

A status report of solar firm's finances assured Congress a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… stress, with Chinese competitors offering similar products for less money.Damien LaVera, an Energy Department spokesman, has told ABC News that the decision to re …"

Solyndra excutives stonewall Congress

By Matthew Mosk

Officials from failed solar firm Solyndra duck questions about $535M loan

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… a's selection as the Obama administration's first loan guarantee recipient.Damien LaVera, an Energy Department spokesman, has told ABC News that politics never ent …"

Bundlers on the inside

By Ronnie Greene, Matthew Mosk and Ronnie Greene

Top Obama fundraisers at Energy Department included an overseer of stimulus billions.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Damien LaVera":

"… proceeds from her firm’s work with companies that had applied for loans.Damien LaVera, an Energy Department spokesman, described Spinner as someone who had “n …"

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