National: Timothy F. Geithner

June 1, 2009 - 12:22 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Times

In Beijing, Geithner Emphasizes Cooperation

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner will take part in meetings aimed at forging stronger economic ties with China and coordinating efforts to cope with the financial crisis.



March 11, 2009 - 11:00 pm
NEWS FEED: Washington Post

Treasury Seeks Billions More to Aid Ailing Nations

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner yesterday unveiled a sweeping plan that calls on the United States and other nations to offer billions more to bail out economies in crisis and prods a reluctant Europe to prop up the reeling world economy with more aggressive government spending.

February 15, 2009 - 11:20 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Times

To Fix Detroit, Obama Is Said to Drop Plan for ‘Car Czar’

The administration will put the task of revamping G.M. and Chrysler in the hands of a presidential panel led by Timothy F. Geithner and Lawrence H. Summers.

February 14, 2009 - 07:42 pm
NEWS FEED: New York Times

Treasury Boss Taking Fire in Europe Over Stimulus

Timothy F. Geithner spent two days in Rome brainstorming with the Group of 7 nations about fixing the global economy.

February 11, 2009 - 12:00 am
NEWS FEED: Washington Post

In $1.5 Trillion Rescue, Few Details

Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner vowed yesterday to bring the "full force" of the U.S. government to battle the financial crisis, assembling an unprecedented coalition of agencies and mustering federal resources on a scale rarely seen except at wartime. But the lack of detail in his plan...

January 22, 2009 - 02:00 pm
NEWS FEED: Daily Kos

Today in Congress

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:

House Meets At... 10:00 a.m.: Legislative Business
Five "One Minutes" Per Side

Last Vote Predicted... 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

H.J.Res. 3 – Relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (Rep. Foxx – Financial Services) (Privileged Resolution – 2 hours of debate)

In the Senate, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:

Convenes: 9:30am

Morning Business for 1 hour, with senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the first 30 minutes and the Majority will control the second 30 minutes.

January 22, 2009 - 07:30 am
NEWS FEED: New York Times

Geithner Grilled Over Tax Issue

Senators grilled Timothy F. Geithner about his personal tax delinquencies but predicted he would be confirmed.

January 19, 2009 - 02:30 pm
NEWS FEED: Daily Kos

This Week in Congress

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader:

First Vote of the Week... Wednesday after 3:00 p.m.

Last Vote Predicted... Thursday p.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009

The House is not in session.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009

On Tuesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for the Inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. No Votes are expected in the House.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY  21, 2009 AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK

On Wednesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business with no votes before 3:00 p.

January 14, 2009 - 03:16 am
NEWS FEED: New York Times

Geithner Questioned on Tax Returns

Timothy F. Geithner, the president-elect’s choice for Treasury secretary, failed to pay more than $34,000 in taxes early this decade.