Bush to ask for TARP funds at Obama’s request
The moves reflect Mr. Obama’s desire to have the money available shortly after he takes office Jan. 20, Tommy Vietor, spokesman for the office of the President-elect, said in an interview yesterday.
President Bush will ask Congress to release the second $350 billion of the bailout at the request of President-elect Obama as the Obama team tells restive lawmakers it will impose tighter controls on recipients and help homeowners and small businesses.
The moves reflect Mr. Obama’s desire to
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