Sec. of Treasury nominee Timothy Geithner apparently failed to pay social security self-employment taxes, according to this report. The episode recalls the Zoe Baird incident and what one commentator called “vetting 101”.
The Post notes that Sec. of Transportation-designee LaHood appears to have secured earmarks and notes President-elect Obama’s position on the earmarking. LaHood’s record poses an important question as hearings begin today that will explore how he would administer part of a $775 billion stimulus package that will be directed to the Transportation Department. LaHood has […]
A federal court upheld a Georgia law requiring photo ID law to vote, according to this report. The 11th Circuit opinion is here.