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portfolio.com - 11/22/2008

Geithner!

— portfolio.com — I'm pleased and surprised at the news that Tim Geithner will be the next Treasury secretary. Pleased... because he's an insightful pragmatist who's more than qualified to do the job; surprised because I had thought that he might prefer to stay where he ... (more) Geithner!

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blogs.tnr.com - 11/24/2008

Why the Geithner Pick Is Even Better Than You Think

— blogs.tnr.com — A few weeks ago, I wrote a profile of Tim Geithner that explored his relationship with Larry... Summers during their eight years at Treasury in the 1990s. The two men had formed such a productive partnership that I wondered if there were some way of ... (more) Why the Geithner Pick Is Even Better Than You Think

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msnbc.msn.com - 11/18/2008

Obama to meet with McCain

— msnbc.msn.com — Once campaign rivals, President-elect Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain are ready to talk about how they... can collaborate on issues facing the United States. (more) Obama to meet with McCain

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On Economics Blogs, General Praise for Selections
The Caucus — ... are generally drawing praise from Web sites that focus on financial issues, with several portraying the choices as battle-tested stewards for an economy in crisis. The Economist says that Mr. Obama’s choice for Treasury Secretary, Timothy F. Geithner, “represents continuity” and “competence,” taking particular note of his experience grappling with financial meltdowns. It says he has spent “more time on financial crises, from Mexico and Thailand to Brazil and Argentina, than probably any other policymaker in office today.” The ...

Obama's Economic Team: Reactions Roundup
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... The Economist has praised Obama's pick of Tim Geithner for Treasury Secretary saying, "...ah glorious, glorious competence. How we've missed you.": ...

Obama's Economic Team: Reactions Roundup
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... The Economist has praised Obama's pick of Tim Geithner for Treasury Secretary saying, "...ah glorious, glorious competence. How we've missed you.": ...