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Timothy Geithner
Secretary of the Treasury
Geithner is part of what has been called a "Democratic all-star economic team" that includes experienced Washington hands like Lawrence Summers. Not only is Geithner relatively young for a treasury secretary; he also lacks a Ph.D. in economics and deep experience in the private sector.
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"Until we get through this crisis, it will be hard to make definitive judgments about the appropriate scope and nature of the
changes that will be necessary."
changes that will be necessary."
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Bio
Date of Birth: 8/11/1961
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Education: BA in government and Asian Studies, Dartmouth College; MA, international economics and East Asian studies, Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies
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Geithner graduated from high school at the International School of Bangkok in Thailand.