Report: White House Energy Program Politicized

The Obama administration’s $80 billion program to distribute loans to companies researching and developing clean energy was marred by political considerations, according to a report Sunday from the Washington Post.

Citing internal memos and emails, the Post concludes that the White House granted easier access to investors who were politically connected.

The program came under scrutiny after the loan-backed Solyndra, a California-based solar energy company that President Obama visited, went bankrupt.

The full report can be read here.