Conservatives Viewed Bailout Plan as Last Straw

WASHINGTON — The seeds of the House Republican revolt over the financial industry bailout were sown in an e-mail message circulated Monday night as internal animosity built quickly over the Bush administration’s request for $700 billion to prevent an economic collapse.
Three Weeks of Financial Turmoil

Wachovia, Looking for Help, Turns to Citigroup
Wachovia approaches potential buyers Financial Times