Bailout watchdog: Crisis response worked, somewhat

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Tue, 12/08/2009 - 23:07

The government's $700 billion bailout of the financial system helped prevent an all-out panic last fall but hasn't met many of the targets Congress set out, a watchdog panel says.


 

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