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ritholtz.com - 11/23/2008
What About Bob?
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The New York Times tackles the Rubin issue head-on. Buried in today’s re-cap of how Citigroup got itself into the current mess is an indictment of Robert Rubin’s role at the bank. [Emphasis is mine]: As chairman of Citigroup’s executive committee, Mr. Rubin was the bank’s resident ...
online.wsj.com - 11/23/2008
Citigroup, U.S. in Talks to Create 'Bad Bank'
— online.wsj.com — Inc. is nearing agreement with U.S. government officials to create a structure that would house some of... the financial giant's risky assets, according to people familiar with the situation. While the discussions remain fluid and might not result in an ... (more) Citigroup, U.S. in Talks to Create 'Bad Bank'

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federalreserve.gov - 11/24/2008
FRB: Press Release--Joint statement by Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC on ...
— federalreserve.gov — Joint Statement by Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC on Citigroup Washington , DC -- The U.S.... government is committed to supporting financial market stability, which is a prerequisite to restoring vigorous economic growth. In support of this ... (more) FRB: Press Release--Joint statement by Treasury, Federal ...

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U.S. Agrees to Citigroup Bailout
online.wsj.com - 11/24/2008
U.S. Agrees to Citigroup Bailout
— online.wsj.com — [Sanford Weil] Associated Press Former CEO Sanford Weill (more) U.S. Agrees to Citigroup Bailout

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