The truth is that DOE staff did predict this.

Today's hearing looks at a source of major concern to the ag sector and rural America, which is EPA's regulation of coarse particulate matter, otherwise known as dust.

Eight months ago, we asked Secretary Chu to turn over all documents containing communications between the Department of Energy and the Department of Treasury related to Solyndra.

But instead of conducting the study or providing recommendations, the IWG unilaterally proposed guidelines that were so extreme.

Solyndra was a 'bad bet from the beginning.'

We finally had to resort to a subpoena and now the outright resistance of getting answers that both of you, our two witnesses, assured us only last week you that would provide. Let me warn you and the other folks involved in this taxpayer…

The reality, unfortunately, is a regulatory onslaught from EPA that is destroying jobs and stifling economic growth.

I think Solyndra's recent bankruptcy filing and last week's FBI raid clearly show that the committee was more than justified in its scrutiny of the deal.

In 2009, Solyndra was the first company to receive a DOE energy loan funded with stimulus dollars.

The company has filed for bankruptcy and been raided by the FBI.

We have an important responsibility to pursue answers regarding the use of taxpayers' money.