The main reason for this hope appears to be that in 1991 Mr Bush's father threatened to suspend loan guarantees to Israel over the issue of illegal settlements.

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"Exelon remains committed to Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One and expects to receive the initial loan advance upon resolution of the construction-permit issue, " said Exelon spokesman Paul Elsberg.

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Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank priced the two-tranche issue this week with yields of 2.81% for the eight-year loan and 3.22% for the 12-year loan.

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