S&P not shy about using its clout politically

By Michael Hudson and Aaron Mehta

S&P and other credit rating firms wield as much political clout as financial

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fitch Ratings":

"… n lobbying in the last nine years.S&P, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings have all come under scrutiny as officials in Washington have attempted to …"

Missed warning signs: A Solyndra timeline

By Ronnie Greene

From the start, Energy Department pressed ahead with financial boost to now-failed solar startup.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fitch Ratings":

"… ’s solar rooftop panels.2008: As Solyndra’s loan application proceeds, Fitch Ratings assigns the company a less than stellar B+ credit rating, and Dun & Br …"

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 "Fitch Ratings":

"… company. Its assessment: “Fair.”Those are not top of the line scores. Fitch Ratings spokeswoman Cindy Stoller said she could not discuss the Solyndra review s …"

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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 "Fitch Ratings":

"… company. Its assessment: “Fair.”Those are not top of the line scores. Fitch Ratings spokeswoman Cindy Stoller said of a B+ rating: “It’s a non-investment …"

Obama administration agreed to Solyndra loan days after insiders foresaw firm's failure

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

White House committed half-billion dollars days after government insiders warned solar firm would 'run out of cash'