On the recordMarch 18, 2009
We expressed concern about this specific provision, because we wanted to make sure it was strong enough to survive legal challenge.
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transcripts.cnn.comTim Geithner: “We expressed concern about this specific provision, because we wanted to make sure it was strong enough to survive legal…”
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Geithner discusses the concerns raised by the Treasury regarding a provision in the stimulus bill that allowed AIG bonuses.
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