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Monday, December 03, 2012  Congress and the White House are engaged in a high-stakes game of political chess over the looming fiscal cliff

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Geithner expresses confidence Congress will agree to increase $14.3 trillion debt limit

Monday, July 26, 2010  Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said that allowing tax cuts for the wealthy to expire would be "the responsible thing to do." This is the last year for the tax cuts enacted under President George W. Bush.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Geithner defends decisions as NY Fed chief but denies keeping secrets about payments to banks

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  Former Treasury Secretary Paulson will testify before House panel on AIG bailouts

Wednesday, July 15, 2009  Former Treasury Secretary Paulson defends his response to finance crisis, Bank of America deal

Friday, July 10, 2009  Treasury secretary defends economic stimulus; calls for more regulation of derivatives market

Tuesday, February 10, 2009  Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday the new plan would bring the full force of the federal government to bear in a partnership with the private sector.