CBS Runs Error-Ridden Report On "New Solyndras"

Media Matters

In a misleading segment painting a skewed picture of the Department of Energy’s clean tech investments, CBS News’ new morning show purported to reveal 11 “New Solyndras” — companies CBS said “are having trouble” or “have filed for bankruptcy” after receiving federal assistance. But CBS only identified 7 companies and included some that did not actually get federal funds.