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On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
the financial system remains badly damaged, and the economy has deteriorated sharply as it has become clear that TARP is not the magic bullet its supporters, Mr. Secretary, claimed it would be.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

Editor's note · Context

Shelby asserts TARP has not resolved financial system issues as promised.

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