Confirmation of TARP watchdog snagged

Senate confirmation of Neil Barofsky to be special inspector general of the Troubled Asset Relief Program is being delayed by resistance from at least one Republican senator. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Chris Dodd, D-Conn., revealed Friday that a "hold" has been placed on  Barofsky's confirmation by at least one senator. Senate rules allow any individual to block a vote on confirmation to a federal post for any reason. The identity of the lawmaker placing the hold is not made public, although it sometimes leaks out or is revealed by the senator placing the hold. Dodd did say that all Democratic...