Confirmation Hearings For Obama Cabinet Picks http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99348040&ft=1&f=99348040 A week and a half before his Jan. 20, 2009, inauguration, confirmation hearings began for President-elect Barack Obama's Cabinet nominees. His choices for 15 heads of executive departments and four other Cabinet-level officials must get Senate approval before they can take the helm of their respective agency or department. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Confirmation Hearings For Obama Cabinet Picks http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99348040&ft=1&f=99348040 Sen. Finance Committee Backs Kirk As Trade Rep. Some key figures in President Obama's administration are still waiting to be confirmed. Ron Kirk, the nominee for U.S. trade representative, could have faced questions about back taxes. But that was barely mentioned Monday night as the former Dallas mayor breezed through a 45 minute confirmation hearing. Senators were more interested in how the Obama administration plans to handle some controversial trade agreements. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101642029&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101642029&ft=1&f=99348040 Some key figures in President Obama's administration are still waiting to be confirmed. Ron Kirk, the nominee for U.S. trade representative, could have faced questions about back taxes. But that was barely mentioned Monday night as the former Dallas mayor breezed through a 45 minute confirmation hearing. Senators were more interested in how the Obama administration plans to handle some controversial trade agreements.

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]]> Democrats Push For Vote On Solis As Labor Chief Democratic Rep. Hilda Solis of California seemed headed for confirmation as labor secretary, but a Senate committee put off a vote when it was revealed that her husband had unresolved tax issues with his business. Republican lawmakers also say they worry about her association with a pro-union organization. Republicans want more information. Democrats say it's time to vote. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100553830&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100553830&ft=1&f=99348040 Democratic Rep. Hilda Solis of California seemed headed for confirmation as labor secretary, but a Senate committee put off a vote when it was revealed that her husband had unresolved tax issues with his business. Republican lawmakers also say they worry about her association with a pro-union organization. Republicans want more information. Democrats say it's time to vote.

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]]> Panetta: No Prosecution For CIA Interrogators President Obama's choice for CIA director makes the clearest statement yet that the Obama administration will not prosecute CIA officers who participated in harsh interrogations that critics say crossed the line into torture. Panetta confirmed the policy in an interview with The Associated Press. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100344105&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100344105&ft=1&f=99348040 President Obama's choice for CIA director makes the clearest statement yet that the Obama administration will not prosecute CIA officers who participated in harsh interrogations that critics say crossed the line into torture. Panetta confirmed the policy in an interview with The Associated Press.

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]]> Senate Panel Delays Vote On Labor Nominee Committee members want more time to review documents after a report that Hilda Solis' husband paid more than $6,000 Wednesday to settle tax liens. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 16:17:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100303807&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100303807&ft=1&f=99348040 Committee members want more time to review documents after a report that Hilda Solis' husband paid more than $6,000 Wednesday to settle tax liens.

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]]> Senate Panel Considers Panetta For CIA The former White House chief of staff and Democratic congressman told a Senate panel Thursday that he has asked former CIA chiefs, including former President George H.W. Bush, how to make up for his lack of experience in intelligence gathering. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:12:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100294195&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100294195&ft=1&f=99348040 The former White House chief of staff and Democratic congressman told a Senate panel Thursday that he has asked former CIA chiefs, including former President George H.W. Bush, how to make up for his lack of experience in intelligence gathering.

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]]> Tax Woes Derail Daschle's Bid For Health Chief Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has withdrawn as President Obama's choice to serve as secretary of health and human services, saying he didn't want to be a distraction to the new administration. Daschle recently revealed he had paid $140,000 in late taxes and penalties. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100190388&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100190388&ft=1&f=99348040 Former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle has withdrawn as President Obama's choice to serve as secretary of health and human services, saying he didn't want to be a distraction to the new administration. Daschle recently revealed he had paid $140,000 in late taxes and penalties.

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]]> Obama 'Performance Czar' Withdraws Bid Nancy Killefer had failed to pay unemployment taxes on her household help for more than a year and had a lien put on her home, the District of Columbia says. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:31:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100181024&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100181024&ft=1&f=99348040 Nancy Killefer had failed to pay unemployment taxes on her household help for more than a year and had a lien put on her home, the District of Columbia says.

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]]> Democrats Rally To Daschle's Defense Tom Daschle, nominated to head the Department of Health and Human Services, told the Senate Finance Committee on Monday that his delay in paying taxes was inadvertent, unintentional and inexcusable. Democratic members of the committee were quick to defend their former colleague. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100174156&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100174156&ft=1&f=99348040 Tom Daschle, nominated to head the Department of Health and Human Services, told the Senate Finance Committee on Monday that his delay in paying taxes was inadvertent, unintentional and inexcusable. Democratic members of the committee were quick to defend their former colleague.

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]]> Senate Confirms Holder As Attorney General President Obama's pick wins the chamber's backing despite concerns over his role in the pardoning of a fugitive felon in the final days of the Clinton administration. Holder is the first African-American attorney general and the only black in Obama's Cabinet. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100145808&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100145808&ft=1&f=99348040 President Obama's pick wins the chamber's backing despite concerns over his role in the pardoning of a fugitive felon in the final days of the Clinton administration. Holder is the first African-American attorney general and the only black in Obama's Cabinet.

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]]> Daschle, Facing Senate Panel, Apologizes On Taxes Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle, the president's pick to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, could face questions from senators after disclosures that he only recently paid $140,000 in back taxes and interest. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100134492&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100134492&ft=1&f=99348040 Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle, the president's pick to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, could face questions from senators after disclosures that he only recently paid $140,000 in back taxes and interest.

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]]> Senate Confirms Geithner As Treasury Secretary The 60-34 vote puts Timothy Geithner at the helm of Obama's plan to rescue the economy from the worst financial crisis in three generations. It also dislodges one of Obama's most troubled nominations. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:33:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99892744&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99892744&ft=1&f=99348040 The 60-34 vote puts Timothy Geithner at the helm of Obama's plan to rescue the economy from the worst financial crisis in three generations. It also dislodges one of Obama's most troubled nominations.

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]]> Senate Confirms More Obama Nominees Senators late Thursday elevated New York City Housing Commissioner Shaun Donovan to the helm of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and agreed to put former Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood, a Republican, atop the Transportation Department. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:48:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99785846&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99785846&ft=1&f=99348040 Senators late Thursday elevated New York City Housing Commissioner Shaun Donovan to the helm of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and agreed to put former Illinois Rep. Ray LaHood, a Republican, atop the Transportation Department.

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]]> After Taxing Hearing, Panel Likely To OK Geithner President Obama's pick for Treasury secretary, Timothy Geithner, began his confirmation hearing with an apology Wednesday. He told members of the Senate Finance Committee the tax questions that delayed his confirmation were the result of his own careless mistakes. But he added the mistakes were unintentional. The panel is expected to vote Thursday on his nomination. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99721518&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99721518&ft=1&f=99348040 President Obama's pick for Treasury secretary, Timothy Geithner, began his confirmation hearing with an apology Wednesday. He told members of the Senate Finance Committee the tax questions that delayed his confirmation were the result of his own careless mistakes. But he added the mistakes were unintentional. The panel is expected to vote Thursday on his nomination.

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]]> Treasury Nominee Geithner Faces Senate Panel The Senate Finance Committee is expected to hear from Timothy Geithner Wednesday. He's President Obama's choice to be Treasury secretary. Geithner will have to explain how he missed paying $34,000 in payroll taxes when he was working at the International Monetary Fund. David Wessel of <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> talks with Steve Inskeep about what else might come up at the hearing. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634381&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99634381&ft=1&f=99348040 The Senate Finance Committee is expected to hear from Timothy Geithner Wednesday. He's President Obama's choice to be Treasury secretary. Geithner will have to explain how he missed paying $34,000 in payroll taxes when he was working at the International Monetary Fund. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Steve Inskeep about what else might come up at the hearing.

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]]> Senate Seen Approving Geithner After Tax Apology The Senate Finance Committee is expected to approve Timothy Geithner to be Treasury secretary after he apologized for failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. Geithner is considered crucial to the new Obama administration in dealing with the global financial crisis. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99625874&ft=1&f=99348040 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99625874&ft=1&f=99348040 The Senate Finance Committee is expected to approve Timothy Geithner to be Treasury secretary after he apologized for failing to pay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes. Geithner is considered crucial to the new Obama administration in dealing with the global financial crisis.

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