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Treasury Secretary Lew's loopy signature work in progress before it goes on nation's currency

The Canadian PressMay 8, 2013 04:15
WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew's loopy signature is showing signs of improvement as he gets ready to affix his "Jacob Lew" to the nation's currency. President Barack Obama joked in January when he nominated Lew for the Treasury post that he had never noticed before how illegible Lew's signature was. Lew served as Obama's chief of staff and also as director of the Office of Management and Budget before taking the Treasury job. Lew's scrawl consisted of a series of loops that bore no resemblance to his name.

U.S. Senate nears vote on confirming Lew as treasury secretary

February 27, 2013 13:15
WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Senate leaders agreed to bring to the chamber's floor on Wednesday the nomination of Jack Lew as U.S. treasury secretary, a congressional aide said, clearing the way for a vote as early as later in the day. Senators will be given a maximum of eight hours to debate Lew's nomination to the top U.S. economic job, the aide said. It was unclear whether Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would then hold the vote later on Wednesday or on Thursday. (Reporting by Rachelle Younglai; Editing by Will Dunham)

US Senate committee to vote on Treasury nominee

February 24, 2013 13:16
The US Senate Finance Committee said it will vote Tuesday on the appointment of Jack Lew -- who played an active role in talks that led to massive looming spending cuts -- as Treasury secretary. Lew, who was tapped last month to succeed Timothy Geithner in the key cabinet position, was actively involved in the 2011 budget negotiations that led to the creation of the so-called sequester set to take effect on Friday.

Republican lawmaker miffed with Obama's Treasury pick Lew

February 20, 2013 23:30
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - A top Republican senator on Wednesday said he was unsatisfied with U.S. Treasury Secretary nominee Jack Lew's response to questions about a loan he received from a previous employer and was requesting more information before the Senate committee considering the nomination is asked to vote.

WRAPUP 3-U.S. Treasury pick seeks consensus on taxes, deflects Citi barbs

February 13, 2013 12:30
* Jack Lew expected to eventually win Senate backing * Lew: Citigroup bonus was in line with others in industry * Tax reform a focus; Lew shows appetite to tackle it By Anna Yukhananov and Rachelle Younglai WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Jack Lew, President Barack Obama's pick to be U.S. treasury secretary, on Wednesday fended off criticism about his financial experience and tried to find common ground on tax reform with lawmakers considering his nomination.

CORRECTED-Obama's Treasury pick Lew courts Senate Republicans

January 23, 2013 19:45
(In Jan. 23 story, corrects 17th paragraph to state that the senators "have indicated they would not support Lew as Treasury secretary" instead of "have said they think Lew should not serve as Treasury secretary") By Rachelle Younglai and Anna Yukhananov WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Senate Republicans on Wednesday offered encouraging words about President Barack Obama's Treasury nominee, Jack Lew, but withheld support, saying the former White House budget director's qualifications and views must still be scrutinized.
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