A top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s oversight panel, said she was “disappointed” that executives of bankrupt solar panel manufacturer Solyndra won’t answer questions in this morning’s committee hearing on the $535 million federal loan guarantee the Obama administration gave the company.
“While I respect that witnesses appearing before the Committee have the right to invoke their constitutional priveleges, I am disappointed that the executives will not be responding to questions, ” said Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo, the ranking member on the oversight subcommittee.
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., also said he was “disappointed” in the Solyndra executives.
Both Democrats emphasized the continued need for government to invest in alternative energy, even in the wake of the Solyndra collapse.
