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05 Dec 2007 21:42

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Maybe not. The Wall Street powerhouse isn’t known for putting up with failure. And the Treasury secretary hasn’t been much of a success so far. Granted, a bank is easier to run than an economy. But his misguided efforts on SIVs and mortgage resets risk tarnishing his reputation.

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