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Geithner's Understaffed Treasury Is Stalled

Geithner's undermanned department struggles to execute plans

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted May 18, 2009 5:56 AM CDT

(Newser) – Nearly two months ago the Treasury announced it was booting Rick Wagoner as CEO of General Motors. But he's still technically on the payroll—because Treasury officials continue to debate whether he should receive the $20 million severance package he was promised. It's only one... Read full story »

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