During the 2008 Financial Crisis, Which Program Bought Failing Loans

question 72

Multiple Choice

During the 2008 financial crisis, which program bought failing loans and purchased stock in American automobile companies?

• A)Social Security
• B)TRICARE
• C)Market Access Program
• D)Troubled Assets Relief Program

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Government Involvement

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