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A.I.G. Considers Bailout Lawsuit

Not long ago, American taxpayers bought out the insurance giant A.I.G.  They’ve recently launched an ad campaign thanking you, the taxpayer, for the help. Saying thank you, many parents would argue, is an American value. But you might also be interested to know that A.I.G. is also considering suing you, the American taxpayer (by way of […]

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AIG sees biggest sale since bailout

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Fresh from the fray over AIG’s visit to the Hill

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AIG’s change from life insurance company to toxic asset holder

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Buy an insurance company, get a soccer team

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AIG on the soccer field

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Embattled insurance giant AIG is the corporate sponsor for British soccer team Manchester United. That means the team shirts bear the AIG logo for all to see. The World’s Alex Gallafent finds out how fans feel about having their beloved team tainted by corporate scandal.

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AIG parties after bailout

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The British tabloid “News of the World” broke the story about executives from insurance giant, AIG, taking a lavish hunting trip just days after the company got a multi-billion dollar taxpayer bailout.

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