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 Viking Cruises likes to say no. It's paid off. Angel Reese is in hot water with her own team. A pastor's dream factored in the discovery of hiker's remains. Pilot who tried to cut engines won't be going to state prison. Report an error