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The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce committee wants Argonaut Private Equity and Madrone Capitol to turn over documents related to Solyndra's $535 million federal loan guarantee, its canceled initial public offering and their communications with the Obama administration.

Lawmakers probe Solyndra investors about loan Reuters 2011

Argonaut is backed by Obama fundraiser George Kaiser, while Madrone is affiliated with the Walton family which founded Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Lawmakers probe Solyndra investors about loan Reuters 2011

Some top company executives and key investors, including Madrone Capital Partners, an investment firm affiliated with Wal-Mart Stores chairman Rob Walton, have supported GOP candidates.

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The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce committee wants Argonaut Private Equity and Madrone Capitol to turn over documents related to Solyndra's $535 million federal loan guarantee, its canceled initial public offering and their communications with the Obama administration.

Lawmakers probe Solyndra investors about loan Reuters 2011

Argonaut is backed by Obama fundraiser George Kaiser, while Madrone is affiliated with the Walton family which founded Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Lawmakers probe Solyndra investors about loan Reuters 2011

The Smith Brothers have gained a quietly loyal following for their Smith Madrone wines, despite eschewing such Napa conventions as new French oak, irrigation and Robert Parker raves.

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Existing stakeholders Argonaut Ventures I LLC and Madrone Partners LP are offering the loan, which carries interest at 15% and has a term of 180 days.

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However, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., and others say other private investors in Solyndra included Madrone Capital Partners, a venture capital firm tied to the GOP-leaning Walton family, the founders of Wal-Mart.

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Investors included Madrone Capital Partners, which manages money for the Walton family of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the Virgin Green Fund, which includes investments from Richard Branson .

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The U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce committee wants Argonaut Private Equity and Madrone Capitol to turn over documents related to Solyndra's $535 million federal loan guarantee, its canceled initial public offering and their communications with the Obama administration.

Lawmakers probe Solyndra investors about loan The Huffington Post News Editors 2011