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andit’s remarks came as lawmakers tried to impose punitive taxes on bonuses at financial institutions following outrage over millions paid to employees at the failed insurance company AIG.

New York: Citigroup Inc’s CEO Vikram Pandit has pushed back against efforts in Washington to tax bonuses at financial companies that received federal bailout funds, saying it could result in the loss of valuable employees right when they’re most needed.
Pandit, in a memo to employees said: “Citigroup has already removed the executives responsible for Citi’s troubles, and that any effort to spread blame to each and every employee in the financial industry is unwarranted.”
Pandit’s remarks came as lawmakers tried to impose punitive taxes on bonuses at financial institutions following outrage over millions paid to employees at the failed insurance company American International Group Inc (AIG), which has received $182 billion in federal aid.
“Efforts to stabilise the financial system would be significantly set back if we lose our talented people because Congress imposes a special tax,” Pandit said, adding that many people will likely find it difficult, if not impossible, to pay back the bonuses.

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