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 Multiple people have been shot at a Mormon church in Michigan. Locals are furious about the planned demolition of a landmark bridge. The latest mass shooting in the US took place from a boat. Stampede kills 36 at rally for Indian actor-politician. Report an error