His selection of White House chief of staff Jack Lew to replace Timothy Geithner as treasury secretary follows the pattern.

NPR: THE RESET: Obama Picks Familiar Faces For 2nd Term

If confirmed, the 57-year-old Mr Lew will replace Timothy Geithner.

BBC: Jack Lew urges US to avoid spending cuts

Obama appointed Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and his budget director Jack Lew to negotiate with four members of Congress from both parties.

CNN: The Sweep: What's on Obama's wish list?

White House budget director Jacob Lew invited the commission to meet with him and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

WSJ: Majority of Panel Backs Deficit Plan

Word is out that President Barack Obama will nominate Jack Lew to be the next secretary of the treasury, replacing Timothy Geithner.

FORBES: Who Is Jack Lew, Obama's New Pick for Treasury Secretary?

Lew, of New York, to be Secretary of the Treasury, vice Timothy F.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate