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Transcript reveals AIG staff anger: report

04 March 2010

The Washington Post has obtained a transcript that reveals the anger felt by employees of American International Group (AIG) Financial Product unit over the fact that they would have to give up their bonuses.

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The Washington Post has obtained a transcript that reveals the anger felt by employees of American International Group (AIG) Financial Product unit over the fact that they would have to give up their bonuses.

Last year AIG paid out $165m in bonuses despite the fact it had been on the verge on collapse not long before and was bailed out by...


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