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Who Was Right? Geithner Warned Of ‘Systemic Risk,’ While Paulson Claimed ‘Fundamentals Are Healthy’
Wonk Room —
... surfaced that he failed to pay self-employment taxes on his 2001-2004 returns while working at the International Monetary Fund.
As the New York Times reported, at the hearing Geithner wasted no time in addressing the controversy about his missed taxes. He said his mistakes were careless and avoidable but “completely unintentional.” He apologized to the committee, saying “I should have been more careful.”
The right-wing has been pushing Senate conservatives to block Geithner’s confirmation due to the tax ...
Who Was Right? Geithner Warned Of ‘Systemic Risk,’ While Paulson Claimed ‘Fundamentals Are Healthy’
Think Progress —
... Congress” after reports surfaced that he failed to pay self-employment taxes on his 2001-2004 returns while working at the International Monetary Fund.
At the hearing, Geithner wasted no time in addressing the controversy about his missed taxes. He said his mistakes were careless and avoidable but “completely unintentional.” He apologized to the committee, saying, “I should have been more careful.”
The right wing has been pushing Senate conservatives to block Geithner’s confirmation due to the tax ...
