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    Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and Bailout Backlash

    The bailout of America's financial system began last fall, but the Bush Administration is history.  Now the Obama Administration is faced with growing outrage over the use of public money to rescue failed private companies. Also, the cheapest car in the world goes on sale in India.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 23, 2009 • 1h 0m Listen

    The bailout of America's financial system began last fall, but the Bush Administration is history. Now the Obama Administration is faced with growing outrage over the use of public money to rescue failed private companies. the Tata Nano will be the cheapest car in the world.But what about the environment and India’s traffic congestion?


    Banner image: President Barack Obama listens as Treasury Secretary Geithner makes a point during a White House budget meeting. At left is Phil Schiliro, Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. White House Photo: Pete Souza

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