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This Seeking Alpha story tells of the federal bailout and how it helps CEO's meet criteria for bonuses...taxpayer subsidized bonuses basically!
http://seekingalpha.com/article/85806-bank-executive-compensation-and-the-bailout?source=yahoo
How much capital infusion did the banks and other financials need? Not as much as advertised. Greed and dishonesty don't show up on the books. Might need to be listed as an off balance sheet item in the future.
http://www.moneyshow.com/investing/articles.asp?aid=EDITOR-15556&scode=011415