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Poll: Who Handled the Crisis Better?
Topics:Politics & Government | Britain | Banking
Sectors:Banks | Financial Services
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The UK said Monday it will provide about $64 billion in capital to three troubled banks and will take preferred shares in return for the cash.
The US Congress passed a $700 billion bailout package, enabling the government to buy up toxic assets held on balance sheets, but now a plan to partly nationalize banks is gaining steam.
Which government handled the crisis better? Vote and let us know.
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