Daily Archives: Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Solyndra: Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

After receiving a $535 million loan from the federal government, and about $1 billion in venture capital financing, California-based manufacturer Solyndra suspended manufacturing operations today, and laid off 1,100 employees. It also announced its plans to file for bankruptcy protection. … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul’s “Galveston Model” for a New America

Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 by Chris Ladd

After Ron Paul complained that the news media wasn’t taking him seriously, he seized an opportunity over the weekend to demonstrate exactly why that is.  He went on a Hurricane Irene-inspired mini-rant, explaining that when it comes to disaster management, … Continue reading →

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