Here are the top federal government bailouts, according to Propublica.org.
1. Savings and Loan, 1989: $293.8 billion
2. Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac, 2008: $200 billion
3. American International Group, 2008: $85 billion
4. Bear Stearns, 2008: $30 billion
5. Airline industry, 2001: $18.6 billion
6. Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust, 1984: $9.5 billion
7. New York City, 1975: $9.4 billion
8. Franklin National Bank, 1974: $7.7 billion
9. Chrysler, 1980: $3.9 billion
10. Penn Central Railroad, 1970: $3.2 billion
