How Much Have Banks Repaid from the Government Bailout Funds?

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Banks have repaid approximately $85 billion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds, generating around $4 billion in profits for taxpayers, according to reports from CNN and The New York Times. The total allocated for TARP was $700 billion, with about $130 billion still outstanding. Economist Douglas Elliott noted that while some strong banks have successfully repaid their obligations, the overall profitability of the bailout remains uncertain, particularly concerning weaker banks. The discussion emphasizes the need for a comprehensive tracking of all funds loaned, repaid, and the potential for future profits or losses.

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pallidin said:
Let me see if I got this right:

1) Congress approved a bail-out fund.
2) We, as taxpayers, pay for that fund.
3) The business's in question eventually pays back to the government
Pays back some
 

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