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Bob Corker: This $50 billion is gone once it is spent. I mean, it is not invested in something the taxpayers will get back.

On the recordJuly 15, 2009
This $50 billion is gone once it is spent. I mean, it is not invested in something the taxpayers will get back.
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Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Corker highlights concerns about the non-recoverable nature of TARP funds.

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