Why the U.S. Government Bought 'Troubled Assets'
Clip: 8/2/2012 | 7m 40s
Making Sen$e of Bailouts: Why the U.S. Government Bought 'Troubled Assets'
The Troubled Asset Relief Program was created in 2008 to prevent financial collapse by allowing the U.S. government to buy up troubled assets. But it ended up being used to bailout big banks. Paul Solman talks to Neil Barofsky, author of the new book "Bailout," about his role as the former TARP Special Inspector General.
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Why the U.S. Government Bought 'Troubled Assets'
Clip: 8/2/2012 | 7m 40s
The Troubled Asset Relief Program was created in 2008 to prevent financial collapse by allowing the U.S. government to buy up troubled assets. But it ended up being used to bailout big banks. Paul Solman talks to Neil Barofsky, author of the new book "Bailout," about his role as the former TARP Special Inspector General.
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On Historic Day at London Games, How the 'Torch Was Passed'
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