Most of those other countries hit by the financial crisis. The tough decisions tim made and carried out deserve a lot of credit for that. I understand that tim is ready for a break. Obviously, we are sad to see him go, but i cannot think of a better person to continue tim s work at treasury than jack lew. Unlike most treasury secretaries, jack lew earn his stripes and a washington and not wall street. He worked for tip oneill in the 1970s and 1980s, and was clintons the director in the 1990s. Evan, what does this tell us about the physical fights ahead . The good news is that he knows washington bit bad news is that he will do exactly what obama tells him, and from all indications, obama will not do much about fiscal restraint. Nina, your sense of jack lew and what lies ahead . I think i agree with evan, but lew really does know the budget numbers. He did this in the Clinton Administration when we had a surplus, as the white house points out over and over again. Jeff sessions in the se
Inside washington is brought you in part by the American Federation of government employees, proud to make america work. For more information about afge and membership, visit af. Org. Production assistance for inside washington was provided by Allbritton Communications and politico, reporting on the legislative, executive, and political arena. Having lew on your team is the equivalent of putting somebody in almt anposition and knowing he will do well. This week on inside washington, second term cabinet shuffle. The president tabs chief of staff jack lew for treasury. Will this signature be on your money . There has got to be common ground. There isnt on guns. Vicepresident biden meets with the nra. Climate change increases our risks of being on monday. 2012 is the hottest year on record in history. I am not a football coach, but as remarkable player as he is, he was not in a position to continue playing. The most debated story in washington this week, rg3 and his wounded knee, and wash
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The challenge cup trophy goes to leeds rhinos on a day dedicated to club legend rob burrow. Robs with us in spirit. Thats for sure at the moment. Weve carried him to all the way through and he has been very much an inspiration for us and i think its really fitting we have done it this year for rob. Hello, and welcome to sportsday. We were hoping for drama in the Merseyside Derby and it didnt disappoint. Everton came from behind twice to draw 2 2 at goodison park, but liverpool were left bemused by a late var decision that denied them victory. Patrick gearey was watching. Goodison park is one of the few places on merseyside that you are allowed to meet your neighbours. In the league, everton started this derby ahead. In the match, quite the opposite. Sadio mane scored for liverpool after just two minutes, and after five, they threatened again. Were van dijki not slightly offside, it would have been a penalty. As it was, it only ended the van dijks match. With great defenders, you notice