Perhaps the light is at the end of the tunnel?

Core TARP Programs Ending: Geithner - Economy * US * News * Story - CNBC.com (http://www.cnbc.com/id/33406397)

But no plans for a second stimulus package.

Bernanke: Fed will make profit on bailout - Dec. 7, 2009 (http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/07/news/economy/bernanke_speech/index.htm?cnn=yes)

Bernanke: Fed will make profit on bailout
Fed Chairman says he's confident the Fed will be paid back for loans made; sees moderate economic growth in 2010.

Wow, sweet. Good news