Timothy Geithner, President Obama’s pick for Treasury secretary, was cleared by a Senate panel mid-Thursday. The nomination is headed for a Senate vote, where approval is expected despite Geithner’s now-infamous tax flubs.
Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio
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Diana Golobay was a reporter with HousingWire through mid-2010, providing wide-ranging coverage of the U.S. financial crisis. She has since moved onto other roles as a writer and editor.see full bio