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Banks Raised $56B Since Tests: Geithner

Stress assessments boost confidence, have helped markets heal

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted May 20, 2009 2:16 PM CDT

(Newser) – Government stress tests boosted confidence in the nation’s biggest banks and helped them raise $56 billion in needed capital, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner told Congress today. His remarks were met by bipartisan skepticism, with members noting that smaller institutions still face severe challenges, the...   Read full story »

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