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A look at the recent U.S. government interventions and bailouts:
March 16 — The Federal Reserve agrees to guarantee $29 billion of Bear Stearns’ assets in connection with the government-sponsored sale of the investment bank.
July 11 — Federal regulators seize IndyMac Bank’s assets. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. says it will cost about $8.9 billion out of its $53 billion insurance fund.
Sept. 7 — The Treasury Department seizes Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with plans to inject up to $100 billion into each.
Tuesday — The government announces an $85 billion emergency loan to rescue American International Group in return for a 79.9 percent stake in AIG.
