Fed's Bernanke Wanted To Block Aig Bonus Payments

WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress today he wanted to sue to stop insurance giant AIG from paying millions in bonuses, but was talked out of it.

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