Are You Suffering From Low T?
Low Total Compensation Syndrome. It's not you. It's the economy—a silent epidemic affecting at least 51% of the population.
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Financial Times:
Friday Oct 24 2008 17:50
The US Treasury is coming under increasing pressure to expand its financial rescue plan beyond banks to include direct assistance to the ailing car and insurance sectors.
In recent days, lawmakers and interest groups have stepped up their efforts to persuade the administration of George W. Bush, US president, to divert part of the $700bn authorised by Congress to a range of companies that were not originally expected to be helped.
The emergency legislation enacted this month gives the Treasury broad authority to buy any assets that are important for the stability of the US financial system.
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