I guess that depends on who you ask.
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2010/04/23/did-general-motors-really-repay-taxpayer-bailout/
Well if nothing else we can have dueling links, LOL
http://projects.propublica.org/bailout/list
The question in the article asked about whether it’s normal to pay the higher interest loan first?
I think it depends on what is owed. If I’m close to paying off a loan, even if it’s a low interest debt, I’m inclined to prioritizing that loan because it frees up cash that can be used on other debt to speed them up.