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Federal Reserve's 'astounding' report: We loaned banks trillions

The Federal Reserve offers details on the loans it gave to banks and others at the height of the financial crisis. One program alone doled out nearly $9 trillion.
Fed releases 'stress-test' criteria

Bank stocks rose Friday, but some question whether the evaluation of the nation’s major banks is tough enough.
Geithner recovery plan too cautious?

Some leading economists say bank rescues should come with tougher conditions, and that the industry is short on capital to cover losses.
Doubts rising over plan to fix banks

A fire hose of US funds hasn’t ended the credit crisis. So what’s Plan B?
Is US response to financial crisis strong enough?

Government action to save major financial firms has yet to show clear, positive results.
Is a 'bad bank' for risky assets the solution to the financial mess?

The Obama administration is considering it as a way to avoid outright nationalization of the banking industry.
Bailout may cost trillions ... or not

Even if it adds up to $8 trillion, the final cost will be lower as US sells the assets it's now buying.
Citigroup bailout doesn't calm jitters over 'toxic' assets

Rescue plan leaves troubled mortgage-backed securities on bank's balance sheet.