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To: RetiredNow who wrote (148433)	1/30/2015 12:20:53 AM
From: tejek	Respond to of 149319

“While cost is not the complete measure of success, it is important to note that TARP’s bank programs have already yielded a significant positive return for taxpayers,” wrote Timothy Bowler, the acting assistant secretary for the Office of Financial Stability. *“While unpopular at times, the program protected the economy during the crisis and helped keep credit flowing to consumers and businesses.* TARP wasn't a company looking to make a profit; it was a program meant to keep the US from going into a depression.