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On the recordJuly 27, 2009
The spectacular failure of AIG sent shockwaves throughout our economy, and led to a $170 billion bailout by the Federal Government.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the consequences of AIG's failure on the economy.

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