Meet The New Boss
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Source: Geithner failed to pay personal taxes
Treasury nominee also to discuss housekeeper's immigration status
WASHINGTON - Treasury secretary designee Timothy Geithner is meeting with senators to discuss why he failed to pay personal taxes and check the immigration status of a housekeeper.
An official with President-elect Barack Obama's transition office says Geithner answered senators' questions during a meeting he requested Tuesday. The person requested anonymity because the source is not authorized to speak publicly on Geithner's situation.
"He made a common mistake on his taxes, and was unaware that his part-time housekeeper's work authorization expired for the last three months of her employment," incoming White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said in a written statement.
Gibbs went on to say the Obama team hopes the Senate will confirm Geithner "with strong bipartisan support."
Obama named the 47-year-old Geithner as his pick for Treasury secretary in November, citing as a top priority tackling the nation's financial crisis.
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Obama promised change. I see no change. I see the same old crooked politics as ususal. Hiring old Clinton retreads, illegal immigrant help. Illegal immigrant relatives living in the USA. Tax increases looming very near not just for the rich, but for the middle class as well. Yes, I see change all right. The problem is, its spare change. Get ready for a real fun time everyone.
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Obama promised change. I see no change. I see the same old crooked politics as ususal. Hiring old Clinton retreads, illegal immigrant help. Illegal immigrant relatives living in the USA. Tax increases looming very near not just for the rich, but for the middle class as well. Yes, I see change all right. The problem is, its spare change. Get ready for a real fun time everyone.
Obama promised change. I see no change. I see the same old crooked politics as ususal. Hiring old Clinton retreads, illegal immigrant help. Illegal immigrant relatives living in the USA. Tax increases looming very near not just for the rich, but for the middle class as well. Yes, I see change all right. The problem is, its spare change. Get ready for a real fun time everyone.
Nominee for Commerce Bill Richardson Withdrew due to legal investigation
Nominee for Treasury Timothy Geithner Made 'common error' on tax returns
And people asked about McCain's vetting process.
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