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Byline: Brian Collins
Washington-New Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner doesnat have very much time to put together a comprehensive plan to stabilize the banks, increase the flow of credit and curb rising foreclosures.
President Barack Obama expects parts of this plan will be unveiled as Congress continues its work on the massive economic stimulus package that the House passed recently.
This plan will offer banks several assistance options - such as capital infusions and loss-sharing arrangements or guarantees on distressed assets. Banks could also be given the option of selling defaulted or illiquid assets into a government-run abad bank.a
At his recent swearing-in ceremony, Mr. Geithner said the administration intends to move quickly and alaunch programs that will bring economic recovery sooner.a
The new cabinet secretary has worked at the Treasury Department before and most recently served as president of the New York Federal Reserve Bank where he was involved ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Geithner Focused on Foreclosure Relief Effort.