Treasury Details Cash Advances to Banks

Banks get cash advances from government
The Treasury seems to be determined to make good on its promise to report all the cash advances it gives to banks using bailout money. Today it reported that it has dispersed $1.15 billion between 42 banks within the United States.
Biggest cash advances
Banks in 25 [...]

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The United States Treasury is busy bailing out banks with TARP funds.
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild

Transparency in Payday Advance Loans and Government Bailouts

Treasury tells all
It seems the Treasury has taken a lesson from some payday advance loans companies. Just as PersonalMoneyStore.com lets you know upfront what the fees, limits and regulations are on payday advance loans, the Treasury seems to be making good on its promise of transparency.
Today the Treasury Department shared [...]

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The Treasury has started handing out bailout money again
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild