Who is the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, and what does he do?
Answer The current Deputy Secretary is Robert M. Kimmitt . He was nominated by President George W. Bush on June 29, 2005 and unanimously confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 2005. The Deputy Secretary of the Treasury advises and assists the Secretary of the Treasury in the supervision and direction of the Department and its activities, and succeeds the Secretary in his absence, sickness, or unavailability. The Deputy Secretary plays a primary role in the formulation and execution of Treasury policies and programs in all aspects of the Department’s activities.