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Republican congressmen vented their frustration with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on Thursday during his testimony to the House Financial Services Committee.

The Financial Services Committee live-tweeted the hearing @FinancialCmte using the #Geithner hashtag, with Republicans accusing Geithner of sidestepping questions. 

Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) tweeted: “#Geithner avoids comment on #OccupyWallStreet protestors: 'sense of concern on 9% [unemployment]. Well, we need to unwind regulations #4jobs!”

Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (R-Ga.) wrote: “Can't believe that after cancelling 4 times, #Geither is trying to sn! eak out early before members get their Qs answered. @FinancialCmte”

Westmoreland also attacked his Democratic colleagues for not asking Geithner tough questions. 

“It's unfortunate so many Ds in @FinancialCmte hearing are throwing #Geithner softball Qs. We need real answers on actions of Treasury Dept,” he tweeted.

Geithner faced similar hostility from GOP senators earlier in the day, where he testified at a Senate hearing.

--This post was last updated at 6:15 p.m.