My Two Cents

Timothy Geithner

Chris Farrell Jan 14, 2009

We’re in the midst of the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression. Now, it does appear that the crisis is starting to recede somewhat, thanks to the herculean actions by the Fed and the Treasury. Still, economists agree that a massive fiscal stimulus program is called for, and it’s coming with the new Administration. Yet somehow there is a flurry of stories aboutimmigration status of an employee of Timothey Geithner, President-elect Obama’s choice to lead Treasury. You’ve got to be kidding. Over to Blogger Megan McArdle here.

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