GOP House to Subpoena White House Over Solyndra

House Energy and Commerce Committee votes 14 — 9 in favor of demanding the Obama admin. turn over all its communications related to the failed solar company.

WH spox responds: "We'd like to see as much passion in House Republicans for creating jobs as we see in this investigation."

White House Spokesman Eric Schultz

"This Administration has cooperated extensively with the Committee's investigation by producing over 85,000 pages of documents, including 20,000 pages produced just yesterday afternoon. Administration officials have participated in multiple briefings and hearings, and the White House has also already provided over 900 pages of documents in response to requests we have received. And all of the materials that have been disclosed affirm what we said on day one: this was a merit based decision made by the Department of Energy. We'd like to see as much passion in House Republicans for creating jobs as we see in this investigation. The White House has been clear with the Committee that we are willing to cooperate with legitimate oversight requests that are tailored to balance the important institutional interests of both branches. We are disappointed that the Committee has refused to discuss their requests with us in good faith, and has instead chosen a partisan route, proceeding with subpoenas that are unprecedented and unwarranted."