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politico.com - 3/17/2009
'Complete confidence' in Geithner
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In Washington, “complete” and “confidence” are the two words no public official ever wants to hear.
politicalwire.com - 3/11/2009
Steele May Face No Confidence Vote
— politicalwire.com — Republican insiders tell Political Wire that a no confidence vote on RNC Chairman Michael Steele is likely... to be called after the NY-20 special election on March 31 -- regardless of whether Republicans win the seat or not . Katon Dawson, who came in ... (more) Steele May Face No Confidence Vote

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bloomberg.com - 3/18/2009
Obama Says He Has ‘Complete Confidence’ in Geithner (Update1)
— bloomberg.com — March 18 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said he has “complete confidence” in Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner... and the furor over bonuses paid by American International Group Inc . shows the urgent need to overhaul financial market rules. In ... (more) Obama Says He Has ‘Complete Confidence’ in Geithner ...

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Poll: Public Still Has Confidence In Geithner |
cbsnews.com - 3/24/2009
Poll: Public Still Has Confidence In Geithner |
— cbsnews.com — Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner has come under fire recently for his handling of the AIG bonus scandal,... and some have called for him to resign . But according to the latest CBS News poll, released tonight, that sentiment is not shared by a majority of ... (more) Poll: Public Still Has Confidence In Geithner |

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Pat Dollard | Young Americans — Eh hmmm … Correct me if I am wrong but isn’t saying that in DC pretty much like being put on the cover of Sports Illustrated before the big game? A curse … Politico: By EAMON JAVERS If there was any doubt the White House is feeling the heat over Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner’s role in the AIG bonuses, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs gave a big clue Tuesday. “The president has complete confidence” in Geithner, Gibbs told reporters. In Washington terms, “complete” and ...

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