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Geithner’s Mistake on Tax Is Common, Experts Say
nytimes.com - 1/17/2009
Geithner’s Mistake on Tax Is Common, Experts Say
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Timothy F. Geithner and his accountant appear to have made an honest mistake concerning a confusing part of tax law, according to several tax experts. >
article.nationalreview.com - 1/16/2009
York: More Questions About Geithner
— article.nationalreview.com — Questions persist about Timothy Geithners tax returns. (more) York: More Questions About Geithner

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Editorial: More Questions for Mr. Geithner
nytimes.com - 1/15/2009
Editorial: More Questions for Mr. Geithner
— nytimes.com — The tax transgressions by Timothy F. Geithner, the nominee for Treasury secretary, paint a picture of noncompliance... that is more disturbing than his supporters acknowledge. > (more) Editorial: More Questions for Mr. Geithner

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Geithner Questioned on Tax Returns
nytimes.com - 1/14/2009
Geithner Questioned on Tax Returns
— nytimes.com — Timothy F. Geithner, the president-elect’s choice for Treasury secretary, failed to pay more than $34,000 in taxes... early this decade. > (more) Geithner Questioned on Tax Returns

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Gateway Pundit:  Obama's Nominee Geithner Would Not Qualify For Position With IRS

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Obama's Nominee Geithner Would Not Qualify For Position With IRS
Gateway Pundit — ... Of course, The New York Times says Geithner's error is a common mistake. National Review discovered that the IRS admitted that there was just one similar case in 2007.

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