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June 9, 2009

10 banks get OK to repay bailout money

10 banks get OK to repay bailout money The Treasury Department has approved 10 of the nation’s largest banks to repay $68 billion in government bailout money. The banks have been eager to get out of the program to escape government restrictions such as caps on executive compensation. Among the banks that last month passed…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
June 9, 2009

Obama war-funding options: release photos or reduce IMF bailout to pass; coast awaiting $500 mil

Obama war-funding options: release photos or reduce IMF bailout to pass; coast awaiting $500 mil President Barack Obama’s penchant for last-minute demands, and a rebellion by liberal allies over his efforts to block the release of detainee abuse photos, have combined to sidetrack his bill to pay for an expanded war in Afghanistan as well…