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AIG Bailout Blasted Hard on Capitol Hill – Congressman to Geithner: ‘You’re punting the blame. http://ow.ly/16r1UY
Geithner Says He Played ‘No Role’ in AIG Disclosure Decisions http://www.financial24.org/story/1167102/
Rep. Stephen Lynch Destroys Geithner On AIG Counter-Party Payments
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RT @Conserv79: Tax Cheat Timothy Geithner only man smart enough to save economy not smart enough to handle turbo tax. #tcot
We need to get through this, reappoint Bernanke, keep Geithner or we’re in a heap o trouble if Obama has to appoint political hacks.
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Geithner, Paulson defend $182 billion AIG bailout http://ff.im/eWLKL

Culture of Corruption Watch: Grilling Geithner http://punkynewster.com #tcot
Geithner answering critics on AIG bailout secrecy (AP)http://bit.ly/bUg2SI
TOP NEWS: Geithner defends Fed actions on AIG bailout – Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner drew sharp criticism fr… http://ow.ly/16r2ai
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Chicago (IL) Tribune-Business: Geithner defends AIG bailout
Geithner defends Fed actions on AIG bailout (AP)http://bit.ly/dpVgjT

Breaking News: Geithner

Geithner, Paulson defend $182 billion AIG bailout
Facing sharp criticism on Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and his predecessor, Henry Paulson, on Wednesday defended their decision to complete a $182 billion bailout of American International Group Inc., arguing that it was necessary to protect the financial system from implosion. “The steps the government took to rescue….

Geithner Says A.I.G. Rescue Prevented a Depression
In questioning from a House panel on Wednesday that took on the air of a cross-examination, the treasury secretary said that the $85 billion bailout was essential..

Geithner denies role in AIG disclosure decisions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner denied Wednesday that he was involved in withholding information about deals that sent billions from the bailout of American International Group Inc. to big banks..

Geithner Defends Fed Actions On AIG Bailout
Treasury, NY Fed to defend AIG ‘backdoor bailouts’.

Geithner defends Fed actions on AIG bailout
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner drew sharp criticism from members of Congress on Wednesday for his role in the $180-billion-plus taxpayer bailout of insurance giant AIG..

AIG rescue defended by Geithner
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says he acted properly in the 2008 bail-out of insurer AIG..

Geithner Answering Critics On AIG Bailout Secrecy
Treasury, NY Fed to defend AIG ‘backdoor bailouts’.

Geithner Denies Role in Limiting A.I.G. Disclosures
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, scheduled to testify on Wednesday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, will both justify the rescue of the American International Group and deny a role in the New York Federal Reserve’s repeated attempts to suppress information about that rescue in official filings..

Geithner, Paulson Head to Hill to Defend AIG Bailout
Did New York Fed Pressure AIG to Hide Bailout Details–.

Geithner to Face Questions on AIG Bailout Secrecy
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MA Dem Chews Out Geithner: “Stinks To High Heaven” (VIDEO) watch!
Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA): “It makes me doubt your commitment to the American people.”

Tim Geithner: Complicity or Incompetence At The N.Y. Fed–
Evidence obtained by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee now demonstrates that officials at the New York Fed ordered AIG officials not to disclose details about the decision to pay the counterparties the full price.

Goldman Parachute Awaits Geithner to Ease Fall
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is scheduled to testify to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee tomorrow. The hearing is certain to be good theater. Whether it reveals good government, or a government working for the few at the expense of the many, is another matter.

Geithner and Bernanke: Another case of Wall Street crony…
Geithner and Bernanke: Another case of Wall Street cronyism marching on–

Tim Geithner Is In Hot Water – Will He Be Indicted– watch!
Will Tim Geithner be indicted over AIG scandal–

WRAPUP 1-Geithner takes hot seat at AIG hearing | Reuters
(Repeats to additional clients) * Panel wants to know if AIG bailout served taxpayers * Taxpayer money used to prop up ‘hollow shell’ * Geithner says rescue vital to avert broader meltdown * Bernanke,

Geithner Says A.I.G. Rescue Prevented a Depression
In questioning that at times took on the air of a cross-examination, the Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner on Wednesday defended the government actions in bailing out the American International Group, saying Washington did what was necessary to prevent –a second Great Depression.–

Geithner: –I had no role– in an AIG cover up
US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner told lawmakers Wednesday he acted properly in the 2008 bailout of AIG and the subsequent disclosure of payouts from the insurance giant to major banks. Geithner said the actions were aimed at financial stability and that authorities “did not act to help foreign banks.”

News Activity for Geithner

Obama’s ‘Volcker Rule’ shifts power away from Geithner – washingtonpost.com
Obama’s ‘Volcker Rule’ shifts power away from Geithner – Washington Post http://bit.ly/6MWVif

Geithner, Summers Eclipsed As White House Changes Posture
New White House Posture Shakes Up StaffRolling out his new, more aggressive approach to Wall Street, President Obama turned to some advisers who hadn’t been seen much in the past year. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Obama were former Fed Chairman Paul Volcker and Vice President Joe Biden. Council of Economic Advisers member Austan Goolsbee was brought out to brief reporters. Biden has been…

BBC News – Timothy Geithner defends AIG bail-out
AIG rescue defended by Geithner: US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says he acted properly in the 2008 bail.. http://bit.ly/bdQrLx

Is It Just Us, Or Did Tim Geithner Get Fired Yesterday–
Earlier this month, we argued that it was time for Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to go.Our logic was simple:Geithner’s save-Wall Street-at-any-cost policy has failed (the banks aren’t lending), and it is distorting fairness and competition throughout the economyGeithner’s role in the AIG bailout and cover-up continues to undermine confidence in the current administration (and makes it…

Geithner Warns That Markets Could Dive If Bernanke Is Not Reconfirmed (VIDEO)
Geithner Warns That Markets Could Dive If Bernanke Is Not Reconfirmed (VIDEO) – Huffington Post (blog) http://bit.ly/71kpAH

News Media

Obama’s speech…Geithner’s testimony…Haiti update – KVUE
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner (GYT'-nur) faces questions this morning at a House hearing on the AIG bailout. …

Stephen Lynch Destroys Geithner On AIG Counter-Party Payments – Firedoglake (blog)
Stephen Lynch (D-MA), showing an unusual amount of fire, just lit into Tim Geithner in the House Oversight Committee hearing. He said that Geithner's …

Live From Davos; Geithner Takes the Stand – New York Times (blog)
Topping the list of witnesses is Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner, who in prepared remarks denied playing a role in limiting disclosure about the …

FinSys Update: Geithner Defends AIG Rescue,ECB Eyes Bank Fees – Market News International
In excerpts from his testimony on the AIG rescue released Tuesday night, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said the steps the government took to rescue …

AP Top News at 1:04 pm EST – Insurance News Net (press release)
WASHINGTON (AP) _ Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner drew sharp criticism from Democrats and Republicans alike Wednesday for his role in the …

Geithner Scaring Public Into Support of Bernanke – United Liberty
Treasury secretary Timothy Geithner has been using what I would call scare tactics to improve Ben Bernanke's renomination as the head of the Federal …

Goldman Sachs(NYSE:GS) FEELING THE HEAT AS SECRETARY GEITHNER BOILS – Inthemoneystocks.com (blog)
This comes on the back of Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner testifying on Capital Hill about his participation in the American Insurance Group(NYSE:AIG) …

Geithner defends Fed actions on AIG… – Buzz Log (blog)
I wonder which Obama will show up tonight– The one that lied his back side off to get the … Sign In to see what your connections are buzzing! …

Geithner Says AIG Bailout Was to Avoid ‘Utter Collapse’ in US – BusinessWeek
27 (Bloomberg) — Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said American International Group Inc.'s bailout helped repair the US economy, and that regulators …