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Obama Administration Adopts Dodd Amendment Allowing Bonuses for AIG

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sun 05:07
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What happened

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In 2009, the Obama administration adopted the Dodd Amendment. This amendment specifically allowed for bonuses to be paid out to executives at American International Group. The action was taken under the context of government spending and bailout discussions at the time.

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Why it matters

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The adoption of the amendment placed the company within a specific regulatory political context regarding its financial structure. This action involved the enabling of executive compensation through government legislative action.

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Who's involved

  • American International GroupAmerican multinational insurance corporation that received the enabling legislative action.
  • Chris DoddLawyer whose amendment was adopted by the Obama administration.
  • Barack ObamaPresident of the United States whose administration adopted the amendment.

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