Trade Nominee Likely To Be Confirmed: White House

The White House described that as a `minor` issue and said Kirk was working with the committee to resolve it.

The nomination of former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk to become U.S. trade representative is still on track despite some errors in his taxes, the White House said on Monday.

"We are confident that Mayor Kirk will be confirmed," White House Ben LaBolt said.

The Senate Finance Committee said Kirk filed amended tax returns after a review found he failed to pay taxes on $37,750 in speaking fees he donated to his college alma mater.

The White House described that as a "minor" issue and said Kirk was working with the committee to resolve it.