Financial fix better than ugly alternative

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Author(s) The Dallas Morning News editorial board
Source The Dallas Morning News
Date September 25, 2008
URL http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/editorials/stories/DN-economy_25edi.ART.State.Edition1.26b31c6.html
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Quotes-start.png "Mr. Paulson has asked for widespread powers that could not be challenged. This is unacceptable. All powers should be temporary and subject to congressional review. Specifically, Congress should demand detailed quarterly updates to show how the money is being spent, and the review process should be open to public scrutiny. In addition, Congress should set clear terms under which the assistance program would end." Quotes-end.png


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This item argues for the position United States should bail out the banking industry on the topic Economic crisis of 2008.