Troubled Asset Relief Program

Some Detroit advocates question why feds won’t bailout bankrupt city

Detroit residents and officials are struggling with the Congress’ steadfast refusal to offer the recently bankrupt city any bailout money, especially while most have memories of the 2008 federal bailout of the auto industry including Michigan-based General Motors and Chrysler.

Eurozone reaches deal to bail out Greece

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Wall Street Bailout Bill 101

The details of the bailout bill

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House members reject bill, accusations fly

Global Politics

Members of the House rejected the $700 billion plan, with over 100 Republicans voting against the bill.

Top of the Hour: EU Approves Greek Bailout, Morning Headlines

Finance ministers from the Eurozone have approved a second bailout to save Greece from bankruptcy. After 13 hours of negotiations mostly hinging on how much of Greece’s debt will be reduced EU leaders agreed to a massive $172 billion bailout package. The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christina Lagarde, says the deal allows Greece […]

Details on the Greek Bailout

How much will it cost Europe to keep Greece out of bankruptcy?  $172 billion, that’s how much. EU finance members gave approval to a second bailout package in Brussels overnight but Athens has to accept deep spending cuts and permanent monitoring. The chairman of the Euro group says the deal would secure Greece’s future in the […]

Top of the Hour: Greek Bailout, Morning Headlines

Euro zone finance ministers meeting in Brussels appear ready to approve a second bailout package for Greece. Nearly $172 billion will be funneled to the country in exchange for more austerity measures, like a 22 percent cut in the minimum wage. Greek leaders approved the deal last week in a last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy.

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AIG and federal government reach deal on TARP repayment

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Insurance giant AIG has reached an agreement and a plan with the federal government to pay back some $70 billion given to the company in 2008 as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Louise Story gives us the latest.

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