Obama Says He Has No Regrets About Solyndra Loan

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Monday he has no regrets about granting a $528 million federal loan to Solyndra Inc., arguing it wasn't possible for the Department of Energy's loan-guarantee program to back winners every time.
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