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Dems call for probe of Fed's handing of AIG bailout

Nov. 19, 2009
A group of House Democrats alarmed over accusations the Federal Reserve mishandled the government's $85 billion bailout of American International Group want Congress to conduct a top-to-bottom review of the agency. Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings and six colleagues on Wednesday sent a joint...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa