AIG uses bailout money to pay employees.

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Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

a 90% tax on anything is bs. Actually, its beyond BS. I'm pretty sure it was one of the reasons that lead to us declaring our independence.

I hate congress. AIG bonuses are the new baseball steroids.

I found it interesting that Leno also talked to Obama about this. He basically asked, "If the Congress can decide to tax 90% on these bonuses, what's stopping them from thinking 'Hey, I don't like that group, let's tax them this much..'" Naturally, Obama kind of danced around the question, and then started talking about changes in tax policy, steady progress and long-term economic growth.

I know I wouldn't want to be stuck answering that question on a late night talk show.