What's Wrong With Washington Playing Venture Capitalist?
Government shouldn't be in the business of making the most obvious investments or the most difficult investments. Where does that leave Washington?… More »
Walter Frick is a Staff Writer at BostInno covering technology and venture capital. He has also written for The Atlantic, Nieman Journalism Lab, and The Energy Collective, among other publications.
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