Geithner calls GM IPO "important step"

WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Wednesday General Motors Co's initial public offering was an important step in the government's process of getting back the money it invested in the company.

"GM's initial public offering is an important step in the turnaround of the company and for our work to recover taxpayer dollars and exit this investment as ...