Citi Is Eager To Pay Back Bailout Aid.

A year after accepting two taxpayer bailouts, Citigroup is racing to raise billions of dollars in the stock market to repay the aid, a crucial step in freeing itself from Washington's grip. Even if Citigroup were to pay back all or part of its bailout funds -- a move some analysts warn might be premature -- the giant financial services company would still be beholden to the government because of other federal support it is receiving. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]