WASHINGTON - JULY 16: Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (R) talks with Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) (L) arrives for testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee July 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. Paulson testified before the committee on "Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout Part III." Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

WASHINGTON - JULY 16: Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (R) talks with Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) (L) arrives for testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee July 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. Paulson testified before the committee on "Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout Part III."

More Photos of Henry Paulson

View as Grid »

  1. U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (R) and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testify at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on "Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities; Impact on Economy and Credit Availability" on Capitol Hill in Washington in this November 18, 2008 file photo. In September 2008, a turbulent month that saw the fall or near-death experience of industry giants like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers, Paulson met with Bernanke numerous times. At the time, Bernanke eagerly backed a proposal by Paulson that was widely criticized for being way too thin on details, weighing in at a mere three pages -- and with nary a mention of Wall Street pay.

Explore Photos of Related Topics

  1. U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke (R) and former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testify at the House Financial Services Committee hearing on "Oversight of Implementation of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and of Government Lending and Insurance Facilities; Impact on Economy and Credit Availability" on Capitol Hill in Washington in this November 18, 2008 file photo. In September 2008, a turbulent month that saw the fall or near-death experience of industry giants like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG, Merrill Lynch and Lehman Brothers, Paulson met with Bernanke numerous times. At the time, Bernanke eagerly backed a proposal by Paulson that was widely criticized for being way too thin on details, weighing in at a mere three pages -- and with nary a mention of Wall Street pay.
  2. FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2008 file photo, President George W. Bush, second left, accompanied by, from left, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, then Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, and then Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox, delivers a statement about the economy and government efforts to remedy the crisis in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
  3. FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2008 file photo, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director James Lockhart, left, concludes his remarks as Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr., right, takes his turn at the microphone during a news conference in Washington on the bailout of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A year after the collapse of the mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, Americans remain almost entirely dependent on the government to keep them and the housing market alive.
  4. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 14: Ranking member Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) speaks during a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill October 14, 2009 in Washington, DC. The hearing focused on the findings of an audit report on the bonus payments to AIG executives.
  5. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 19: Chairman of the FreedomWorks and former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX) (L), Committee Chairman Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY) (R) and ranking member Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) (C) share a moment prior to a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill November 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. The hearing was to examine how the stimulus dollars from the Recovery Act has been used on creating jobs.
  6. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 19: Chairman of the FreedomWorks and former U.S. House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX) (L) talks to Committee Chairman Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY) (R) and ranking member Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) (C) prior to a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill November 19, 2009 in Washington, DC. The hearing was to examine how the stimulus dollars from the Recovery Act has been used on creating jobs.
  7. US. Rep.Darrell Issa (L), Ranking Member and Rep. Edolphus Towns (R), Chairman make opening remarks during a joint hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and its Domestic Policy Subcommittee on November 17, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The hearing is to examine how the merger of Bank of American and Merrill Lynch had turned into a federal bailout.
  8. US. Rep.Darrell Issa (L), Ranking Member, and Rep. Edolphus Towns (R), Chairman, listen to testimony during a joint hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and its Domestic Policy Subcommittee on November 17, 2009 on Capitol Hill in Washington. The hearing is to examine how the merger of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch had turned into a federal bailout.
  9. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's ranking Republican Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif. is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, prior to the start of the committee's hearing on the role of the federal government in the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch merger.
  10. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  11. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) celebrates a touchdown with teammates against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  12. Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter (55) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  13. Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams (34) runs past Carolina Panthers linebacker James Anderson (50) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  14. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (R) catches a pass for a touchdown against Miami Dolphins cornerback Vontae Davis (L) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.
  15. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19) runs past Carolina Panthers cornerback C.J. Wilson (27) during their NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, November 19, 2009.

Recent Photos From The Wire

  1. ERFURT, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs at the Messe on November 28, 2009 in Erfurt, Germany.
  2. ERFURT, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs at the Messe on November 28, 2009 in Erfurt, Germany.
  3. ERFURT, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs at the Messe on November 28, 2009 in Erfurt, Germany.
  4. ERFURT, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs at the Messe on November 28, 2009 in Erfurt, Germany.
  5. Performers direct a Lipizzaner Stallion during a performance in the "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions' 40th Anniversary tour in Fairfax, Virginia, November 28, 2009.
  6. ERFURT, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: Singer Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs at the Messe on November 28, 2009 in Erfurt, Germany.
  7. MONACO - NOVEMBER 28:(L-R) Valerie Mairesse and Delphine Chaneac attend 2009 Monte-Carlo Film Comedy Festival Cocktail Party at Grimaldi Forum on November 28, 2009 in Monaco, Monaco.
  8. Montreal Canadiens Jaroslav Spacek celebrates his goal against Washington Capitals during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal November 28, 2009.
  9. Cleveland Cavaliers Shaquille O'Neal dunks during the first quarter of their NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Cleveland November 28, 2009.
  10. Montreal Canadiens Tomas Plekanec (14) celebrates his goal on Washington Capitals goalie Semyon Varlamov (40) as teammate Mike Cammalleri (far right) is checked into the net by Capitals Milan Jurcina (23) during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, November 28, 2009.
  11. Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro reacts as he plays Sweden's Robin Soderling during their ATP World Tour Finals semifinal tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Saturday Nov. 28, 2009.
  12. Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro reacts as he plays Sweden's Robin Soderling during their ATP World Tour Finals semifinal tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Saturday Nov. 28, 2009.
  13. Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro reacts as he plays Sweden's Robin Soderling during their ATP World Tour Finals semifinal tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Saturday Nov. 28, 2009.
  14. LaSalle's Aaric Murray,top, and Villanova's Antonio Pena chase a loose ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Villanova, Pa.
  15. France's Nicolas Mas challenges for the ball during thier international rugby union test match against New Zealand, at Marseille stadium, southern France, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.
  16. Sevilla's Fernando Navarro from Spain, behind, fights for the ball with Malaga's Fernando Miguel from Spain, during their La Liga soccer match at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Seville, Spain, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009.