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Are Bailouts Just a Rationale for the Mother of All Spending Sprees?

By Tara Servatius

Creative Loafing (Charlotte) | December 10, 2008

Most people remember the controversy over the $700 billion bailout package the week it was passed in Congress. They are probably less familiar with the additional $800 billion bailout program the Federal Reserve launched under the radar two weeks ago while everyone was chomping on turkey.

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Tags: Congress, economic issues, bailouts, Federal Reserve

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