Paulson Takes Lying Baton From Right Wing

Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson claims he left out oversight of the bailout plan on purpose, he thought it was "inappropriate for him to propose the means by which he will be overseen." To the contrary, he now claims he welcomes oversight. Gee willikers! He needs to stop lying.

Does this sound like "I welcome oversight" language?:

Section 8. Review: Decisions by the Secretary pursuant to the authority of this Act are non-reviewable and committed to agency discretion, and may not be reviewed by any court of law or any administrative agency.

Watch him lie his way through the hearings today.

Link is here if flash player does not work: http://thinkprogress.org/2008/09/23/paulson-wants-oversight/