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TARP money What should be done with it?

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 22 Feb 10

Several Banks have started to pay back the TARP funds. According to the TARP law the money should go to reduce the National Debt. Now some in Washington DC feel that this money should be used to start new government programs? What...

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TARP Funds to become a slush fund for the Administration?

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 27 Oct 09

It seems that the TARP funds that are paid back can be used by the Sectary of the Treasury to promote other causes supported by the Executive Branch. They do not need congressional approval. According to the Constitution only...

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