NEW : The struggling banking giant has taken about $ 45 billion from the government 's Troubled Asset Relief Program . compensation for executives at companies that take bailout is capped at $ 500,000 . June : Congress pledges further rules on compensation . Compensation over $ 500,000 will have to be in writing with no limit . The plan will affect companies getting ` ` exceptional assistance , '' like Citigroup .
NEW : compensation for executives at companies that take bailout is capped at $ 500,000 . June : Congress pledges further rules on compensation . Compensation over $ 500,000 will have to be in writing with no limit . The plan will affect companies getting ` ` exceptional assistance , '' like Citigroup .