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Paulson urges Congress to act quickly to avert disaster

Henry Paulson, the US Treasury Secretary, yesterday urged the American Congress to act precipitously and pass a $700bn bailout package before greater carnage befalls the global financial system.

Henry Paulson, the US Treasury Secretary, yesterday urged the American Congress to act precipitously and pass a $700bn bailout package before greater carnage befalls the global financial system.