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Officials debate high pay at bailed-out firms

Government officials argued Tuesday over whether pay is still too high for top executives at bailed-out companies like AIG, General Motors and Ally Financial.

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Merger of Fannie, Freddie’s bond units proposed

The federal regulator overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is proposing a plan to merge the two mortgage giants' divisions that issue securities backed by loans.

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Obama to tout economy while marking Lehman fall

For Obama, the anniversary of Lehman's bankruptcy in 2008 is an opportunity to confront public skepticism about his stewardship of the economy.

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Freddie Mac earns $30.5B in 3Q; repaying bailout

Freddie will have repaid its full government bailout after paying its third-quarter dividend.

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Government sells remaining stake in GM

The U.S. government ended up losing $10.5 billion on the General Motors bailout, but it says the alternative would have been far worse.

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White House: Stimulus bill was good for economy

The stimulus bill saved or created an average of 1.6 million jobs a year for four years through the end of 2012, according to a White House economic adviser.

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Transcripts show Fed grappling with 2008 crisis

On Friday, the Fed released hundreds of pages of transcripts covering its 14 meetings during 2008 — eight scheduled meetings and six emergency sessions.

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Fed proposing big US banks boost capital cushions

The proposed requirements are aimed at lessening the chances of future taxpayer bailouts of troubled banks.

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US stocks open lower after Greek ‘no’ vote on bailout

U.S. government bond prices rose early Monday as investors sought safe places to park money.

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New Greek deal has wide repercussions for euro

The latest from Greece's financial crisis

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