WASHINGTON – Prompted by the objections raised by two of its Republican members, the Senate Finance Committee again delayed a confirmation hearing for Treasury-Secretary-designate Timothy Geithner.

His nomination has run into roadblocks after revelations that he failed to make certain tax payments in a timely fashion. As treasury secretary, he would be responsible for the Internal Revenue Service.

The hearing is now scheduled for next Wednesday.

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