Paulson argues RTC-style rescue too costly

The US Treasury Secretary says he is saving the bulk of the $700bn Troubled Asset Relief Programme money for President-elect Barack Obama. He says buying toxic assets would not be the most effective use of taxpayers' money suggesting there ‘simply isn't enough firepower’.

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