Big Picture: The New Deal

As nominee to head the Treasury, Timothy Geithner '83 (left) won praise from his predecessor, Hank Paulson ’68, at this November meeting. But during January confirmation hearings Geithner called for “fundamental reform” of the $350 billion government bailout package that had been overseen by his fellow alum. Now it’s Geithner’s turn to see what he can do with an additional $350 billion.