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February 10, 2009

New Bailout Measures Include Public-Private Financing for Toxic Assets
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The Obama administration is set to announce further bailout measures
later today. These include a program for a public-private partnership in
refinancing purchases of toxic bank securities as well as freeing up
more money for the auto and banking industry. The Washington Post
reports the costs of the new provisions could top $1.5 trillion. More on
the economy after headlines.



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