Will taxpayers pay for Bear bailout?

Courtesy Marketplace  Mon, 03/17/2008 - 12:14

The Federal Reserve committed $30 billion in taxpayer money to guarantee the riskiest part of Bear's portfolio in the JP Morgan sale.

Kai Ryssdal speaks to Bob Moon about whether the move could ultimately benefit taxpayers.


 

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