Bailout Money Uses Shift as Crisis Deepens
Washington officials say the 700 billion rescue, intended to buy devalued mortgage backed securities, is now under review as reports surface of banks using funds for dividends, acquisitions, or bonuses. Planned loans for automakers and homeowners relief emerge amid bipartisan criticism of guiding goals.
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Bush calls for patience amid global economic crisis
President Bush urged patience on radio amid the financial meltdown and urged world leaders to stick to free markets. The bailout program, TARP, aims to revive lending while markets fell and banks reassessed holdings and acquisitions.
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Bailout lobby heats up as insurers seek help
Insurers automakers and U S subsidiaries of foreign banks press Treasury to expand the 700 billion rescue. The Financial Services Roundtable urges broadening the stock purchase program to cover these groups amid a credit squeeze and looming recession. Treasury officials weigh expanding support beyond banks.
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