Did the Federal Government pursue policies under TARP that lead directly to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs?  Were these policies based on sound economic and financial reasons?  The summary of lessons learned (below) appears on pp.31-32 of the July 19, 2010 Audit Report by the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP).   Visit the SIGTARP website and select Released Audit Report July 19, 2010- Factors Affecting the Decisions of General Motors and Chrysler to Reduce Their Dealership Networks to read the entire report for yourself.