VOICED: Protestors take anger over bonuses to AIG exec's houses

VOICED: Protestors take anger over bonuses to AIG exec's houses

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The transcript discusses the public outrage against AIG executives receiving large bonuses after a taxpayer-funded bailout. Protesters targeted the homes of AIG executives, demanding the return of these bonuses. Despite promises from executives to return the bonuses, public anger persisted. The situation highlighted economic inequality, with large bonuses being paid while many people suffered financially. In response, the US Congress considered imposing a 90% tax on bonuses for top executives at bailed-out firms like AIG.

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What sentiment did the protesters express regarding the bonuses received by insurance companies?

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What did the executives claim they would do regarding their bonuses before the protests?

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