Questions Arise for Tim Geithner
Taylor Marsh — ... A tax "mistake," topped by a nanny issue? Enough to cause an emergency meeting of the Senate Finance committee. I’m having a Zoe Baird flashback and it’s giving me a headache. But that’s what the Wall Street Journal is reporting. ...

Senator Raises Questions about Geithner Nomination
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) "is raising questions about a housekeeper that worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers, and multiple years when Mr. Geithner didn't pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for himself," the Wall Street Journal reports. ...

Not Another Nanny-Gate!
Talking Points Memo — ... Treasury Secretary nominee Tim Geithner may have a "nanny" problem -- although in this case it's a housekeeper, the WSJ reports. A separate and unrelated unpaid taxes issue, too, though I can't tell if that's peculiar to his having worked at the IMF. In any event, members of the Senate Finance Committee are meeting in Chairman Baucus' office this afternoon to "air" the issue. ...

When will people learn?
Alarming News — When will people learn? If you hope to someday be a political appointee, don't have an illegal immigrant for a nanny/housekeeper. Just don't . Added bonus in this story, the guy picked to be Obama's Treasury Secretary allegedly didn't pay his taxes for several years. Posted by Karol at January 13, 2009 03:22 PM | ...

Wagon Circling or Circular Firing Squad?
The Page by Mark Halperin - TIME.com — ... Committee called off his nomination hearing tentatively set for this week after Sen. Grassley raised the issues privately.       ...

Obeying the law? It’s For The "Little People"
QandO — This may come as a surprise to Obama supporters, but I’m not sure why: Timothy Geithner didn’t pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for several years while he worked for the International Monetary Fund, and he employed an immigrant housekeeper who briefly lacked proper work papers. Those issues, and a series of other tax matters, caused the postponement Tuesday of Mr. Geithner’s confirmation hearing as Treasury secretary. They were instead the subject of a closed-door meeting between the nominee, currently president ...

Amanda Carpenter: Obama TreasurySec Failed to Pay Taxes
Townhall.com Blog's TownHall Blog — ... Obama's transition team says Geitner should not be punished for "honest mistakes." Several Republicans, however, may see the chance to get a payback. Republican Linda Chavez was eviscerated by Democrats when, in the run-up to her confirmation hearing to become President Bush's Labor Secretary, it was discovered she had hired a nanny who was an illegal alien. She was forced to withdraw her nomination because of this. See related stories from the Associated Press and the Wall Street Journal

Geithner Did Not Pay Taxes
The Latest on Air America — ... : Tim Geithner , Treasury Secretary nominee, is here with Obama transition officials to discuss a legal issue involving a personal household employee. The specifics have not been disclosed. We are checking on a report that Geithner may have an issue concerning a household worker and the withholding of social security taxes. Geithner's confirmation hearing before this committee is scheduled for Thursday Jan 15. That kind of issue unraveled past nominations like Zoe Baird (Clinton) and in a related way Kimba Wood (Clinton). The "emergency" meeting began at 2:30. *** ...

Obama Team Stands By Geithner Despite 'Mistakes'
The Hill's Blog Briefing Room — ... who lacked immigration papers. Obama's press secretary Robert Gibbs said that Geithner, the former chairman of the New York Federal Reserve, is the "right person" to lead the economic recovery and said his service "should not be tarnished by honest mistakes." Gibbs also noted that Geithner "quickly addressed" his mistakes. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) plans to ask Geithner during his confirmation hearing about his employment of a housekeeper whose immigration papers had expired, The Wall Street Journal reported. Grassley also plans to ask why Geithner didn't pay Social ...

Geithner's Problems
The Corner — ... ] From the Wall Street Journal : Sen. Charles E. Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is raising questions about a housekeeper who worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers, and multiple years when Mr. Geithner didn't pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for himself . The paper says Geithner had a housekeeper whose papers had expired, and: The second issue involved taxes due while Mr. Geithner worked for the International Monetary Fund between 2001 and 2004. As an employee, Mr. Geithner was ...

Uh oh: Obama Treasury nominee had “undocumented” housekeeper; Update: Whose taxes?
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... Temporarily undocumented , that is: Her papers expired, then she got a green card. Oh, and he forgot to pay his self-employment taxes for a few years. But other than that, everything’s cool. An ...

Geithner draws scrutiny
Political Animal — GEITHNER DRAWS SCRUTINY.... This seems to be causing some headaches on the Hill this afternoon. Sen. Charles E. Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is raising questions about a housekeeper who worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers, and multiple years when Mr. Geithner didn't pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for himself. [...] According to people familiar with the matter, Mr. Geithner employed a housekeeper whose immigration papers expired during her tenure with Mr. Geithner, currently ...

Obama, Baucus still back Geithner
The Swamp — ... That's why I intend to move forward as soon as possible with a hearing on his nomination," said Baucus. "The President-Elect needs a Treasury Secretary on day one. We have to roll up our sleeves and get this economy moving again for the American people, and Tim Geithner has the right combination of experience and skill for these difficult economic times. For these reasons, I continue to support his nomination to be the next Secretary of the Treasury." The Wall Street Journal provides good details on the underlying issues: ...

The Details on Geithner's Household Help & Taxes Problems
TPM Election Central — ... The Senate Finance Committee just released a memo detailing the two gaffes that are causing a media storm today over Treasury secretary-designate Tim Geithner. ...

Scandal!
Matthew Yglesias — ... So it seems that when Tim Geithner worked at the IMF, his FICA taxes weren’t automatically withheld in the customary way, and consequently he underpaid taxes by tens of thousands of dollars and when the error was pointed out to him he . . . paid back taxes and penalties. What’s more, Chuck Grassley is “raising questions about a housekeeper who worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers.” I, for one, know that whether or not Geithner once had a housekeeper whose work visa was valid at the time of hiring ...

Geithner's Tax Hiccup
The Atlantic Politics Channel — The Wall Street Journal blares: Sen. Charles E. Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is raising questions about a housekeeper who worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers, and multiple years when Mr. Geithner didn't pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for himself.The story is (a) that the immigration status of Geithner's housekeeper changed during the course of her employment -- she later got her green card -- and (b) Geithner didn't ...

Reid Defends Geithner, Supports Him for Treasury
The Hill's Blog Briefing Room — ... Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said he will support Treasury Secretary nominee Timothy Geithner despite Tuesday's revelation of that he had been delinquent on taxes. Reid met with Geithner Tuesday and issued the following statement: "During my meeting with Treasury Secretary-designee Geithner, it quickly became clear why President-elect Obama designated him to be a key player in our fight to turn around our deeply troubled economy and to help working families. He demonstrated a deep overall understanding of our economy and was particularly knowledgeable about our ...

“Without Proper Immigration Papers”
PoliPundit.com — “Without Proper Immigration Papers” Matt Drudge is “double shilling” for the amnesty supporting Wall Street Journal with his screamer headline “TREASURY PICK FAILED TO PAY TAXES.” But is that the whole story? Not in the least. Sen. Charles E. Grassley, ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee, is raising questions about a housekeeper who worked briefly for Treasury Secretary-nominee Timothy Geithner without proper immigration papers, and multiple years when Mr. Geithner didn’t pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for himself. Oh well, pretty much both sides of ...

ThinkFast: January 14, 2009
Think Progress — ... Treasury Secretary nominee Timothy Geithner “didn’t pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for several years while he worked for the International Monetary Fund, and he employed an immigrant housekeeper who briefly lacked proper work papers.” The revelations could delay consideration of Geithner’s nomination as Sens. Jim Bunning (R-KY) and Jon Kyl (R-AZ) “ ...

About Geithner
Rhymes With Right — ... issue that needs to be considered? Timothy Geithner didn't pay Social Security and Medicare taxes for several years while he worked for the International Monetary Fund, and he employed an immigrant housekeeper who briefly lacked proper work papers. * * * At the closed-door meeting, Mr. Geithner was contrite, several participants said. He told senators the mistakes weren't intentional, but that he should have known better. The Internal Revenue Service makes up by far the largest piece of the Treasury's budget. Mr. Geithner declined to comment on any matters as he left the ...

Tax 'Goof' Update: Geithner Was 'Reimbursed' for Amounts He Didn't Pay; AP Story Buries, Then Deletes
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... Here's what Davis left out, and what those who don't want to be seen as meanies are ignoring, courtesy of this two-paragraph capsule from the Wall Street Journal's Jonathan Wiseman (bolds are mine): ...

Dick Morris: Pot calls Kettle “Tax Cheat”
News Hounds — ... Dick Morris to the topic of Treasury Secretary nominee Tim Geithner’s failure to pay his Social Security and Medicare taxes between 2001 and 2004. While it is valid to raise questions about Geithner’s tax delinquency (he ...

Daschle, Geithner, and Franken: Tax cheats
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... And people paid attention to now Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner’s “mistake”(?) of not paying taxes, while collecting the reimbursement for those taxes from his employer. ...

Ex-Defense Lobbyist Leads Obama's Responsibility-in-Contracting Session
TPM Election Central — ... looking for candidates to talk about "Contracting and Procurement." Would you select the longtime defense-industry lobbyist who had to get an exemption from ethics rules in order to win his Pentagon post? I only ask because Bill Lynn, the deputy defense secretary and former Raytheon K Streeter, will be one of those leading the "Contracting and Procurement" session (h/t to Ben Smith). On another note, any thoughts about Treasury Secretary Geithner leading the "Tax" portion of the summit? ...

Beck Mocks Union Winter Retreat, Card Check in Show’s 'COMЯADE UPDATE'
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... that secret ballots must be protected - secret ballots," Beck added. "You must not listen to their foolish propaganda. They only fear our united front. Comrades! Our time is now." Beck also joked about the money the federal government is pumping into the banking system to make sure they remain stable, despite questions whether the $700-billion TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) has worked, under the direction of Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner that got in trouble over taxes during his confirmation hearings. "We have them ...

The Secret Force Behind Obama Administration Tax Revelations?
Politics Daily — Filed under: Obama AdministrationIt looks like the unusually high occurrence of tax-related snafus that have plagued Obama administration appointees is not just happenstance. According to Politico, one until-now anonymous IRS employee has been responsible for the damaging reports on Tom Daschle, Timothy Geithner, and Ron Kirk. She's a mostly anonymous career bureaucrat, but Mary Baker has been a major player in some the most damaging stories to hit the Obama administration. Sources ...

Paul Jenkins: A Crime to Make Money
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Now, Congress and the White House are in a panic, as they should be. Where was the outrage six months ago, three months ago, two weeks ago? It is hard to take any of the government actors in this farce seriously, and not only because they haven't seemed to much care what happens to taxpayers' investments in these shells of companies, but because many of them lack credibility to begin with. Obama's pick of Geithner despite the latter's "tax problem" (ie he knowingly evaded taxes) was one of the ugliest moments of his presidency so far. Besides this and possibly more to the point, ...

All Powerful Tax Cheat Says He Won't Rule Out Replacing More CEO's (Video)
Gateway Pundit — ... And, Turbo Tax Cheat Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner told Katie Couric that he won't rule out replacing more CEO's. ...

Flash of Non-Newsworthy Note: Stimulus Arrives Via Payroll Check
All articles at Blogcritics — ... the dream. After gloating about my extra cash, my husband expressed an interest in confiscating the measly stimulus and putting it toward next year s taxes. When you re in business, you re always paying taxes in advance, and you re always paying more than you think you re going to be charged. That s because you don t want to be caught with your pants down at the end of December, the slowest month of the year, with a big tax bill. Personally, I wish the people would rise up and pull a Tim Geithner / ...

A Billion Here, A Billion There (Rep. Michele Bachmann)
The Hill Blog — ... arriving at its figure. However, GAO flat-out refuses to accept the $25 billion estimate that the Treasury expects to come from financial institutions returning TARP money. We’re talking billion of dollars here, yet the folks overseeing it aren’t even operating from the same set of guidelines.  A billion here, a billion there– this is truly frightening.  Talk about fiscal irresponsibility. The more we get to know about our new Treasury Secretary, the more obvious it’s becoming that he has a serious problem with numbers . Cross-posted at ...

Gird Your Loins, Former Bush Officials
Weekly Standard Blog — And get yourselves criminal lawyers who have some experience with political persecutions. For no one, Attorney General Holder warns the memo lawyers, is above the law. Oh yeah, except for certain tax evaders, FALN terrorists, and, of course, Marc Rich.

Will Media See Irony in Geithner Introducing Tax Law Reforms?
NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias — ... Introducing the President to give specifics on this reform was Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner who infamously had tax evasion problems of his own.  ...

So, which disqualifies her the most: racial bigotry, stunning incompetence, or disrespect for the Constitution?
RedState: Conservative News and Community — ... So, Obama decided to just throw another one in the face of Constitution-loving, freedom-loving Americans, just to remind us that he won. Big surprise, that. He picked a tax cheat of dubious skills to run Treasury. He picked a ...