WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says he doesn't know if the bruising debt-limit battle will harm America's Triple-A credit rating, but says he fears "world confidence was damaged by this spectacle."

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner on Tuesday reassured investors that the White House and Republican lawmakers will reach a deal to control the nation's finances, downplaying an unprecedented warning that the government risks losing its coveted debt rating if it fails to do so.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the government is trying to keep as many struggling borrowers as possible in their homes in several programs.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday the administration remains opposed to a permanent extension of tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, something strongly favored by Republicans.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Tuesday taxpayers are recovering their investment from the financial bailouts as the program is wound down.

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