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More Tax Woes for Obama

Okay, so Tim Geithner owed $35,000 in taxes, and his nomination sails through because he is uniquely qualified for a position that is of utmost importance at this time. Tom Daschle owed more like $140,000, but President Obama and Senate Democrats have thus far rallied behind the man, because he's part of the exclusive club of former U.S. Senators. Now we get news that Nancy Killefer was forced to withdraw her nomination as "chief performance officer" for the federal government because in 2005 the District of Columbia filed a mere $946.69 lien on her home for her failure to pay taxes on her household help. I'd say Killefer is getting shafted.

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sre| 2.3.09 @ 12:23PM

Well, at least she'll always have that Lilly Ledbetter claim in her back pocket.

WendyG| 2.3.09 @ 12:29PM

Well, looks like there's no change in DC. We're left with, I guess, just hope. LMAO.

Stan Redmond| 2.3.09 @ 12:39PM

I would be in jail, my house would be taken, my car reposessed OR, I could be promoted to a cabinet position in the Obama administration if I didn't pay my taxes. What do y'll think is most likely?

ruth| 2.3.09 @ 5:02PM

If you're a liberal, Stan, it's Obama's cabinet for sure.

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