What Amount of Money Was Appropriated by Congress for the Troubled

question 46

Multiple Choice

What amount of money was appropriated by Congress for the Troubled Asset Relief Program?

• A)$225 billion
• B)$252 billion
• C)$700 billion
• D)$787 billion

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