Treasury Pick Withdraws After Vetting 'Issue'

Cohen, tabbed as deputy, is third to pull out in less than a week

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 12, 2009 3:52 PM CDT

(Newser) – Staffing the Treasury Department is proving to be a pickle for the Obama administration, with the third candidate in less than a week withdrawing from consideration today, ABC News reports. H. Rodgin Cohen, a partner with law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, was considered the top choice for Deputy Treasury Secretary until an “issue” arose in the final stages of his vetting process. “Back to the drawing board,” for the position, one aide said.

H. Rodgin Cohen, a possible choice for deputy treasury secretary, has withdrawn from consideration. (Sullivan & Cromwell LLP)

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testifies on Capitol Hill today at a Senate Budget Committee hearing on the economy. (AP Photo)

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