Politics | Obama administration Committee Approves Geithner Confirmation goes to full Senate By Nick McMaster Posted Jan 22, 2009 10:47 AM CST Copied Treasury Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, during his nomination hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Senate Finance Committee has approved the nomination of Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary despite his tax mistakes, the AP reports. This morning's 18-5 vote sends Geithner's confirmation to the full Senate. President Obama is hoping for quick approval so the point man for the administration's economic rescue effort can begin work. Read These Next Mark Zuckerberg's 'list' has Silicon Valley buzzing. IAEA chief downplays damage to Iran nuclear sites. Musk renews attack on Trump's bill. The screwworm is truly the stuff of horror films. Report an error