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Treasury's official blog, featuring blog posts from Treasury's senior officials and staff sharing news, announcements and information about the work done at the Treasury Department.
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Treasury Reaches Another TARP Milestone

By: Timothy G. Massad
Wednesday, June 19, 2013

​​One of the tools the Treasury Department used to respond to the financial crisis reached an important milestone recently when Treasury recovered the last of its investments in the Public-Private Investment Program, or PPIP.  This was one of the critical programs Treasury used to unfreeze the markets that provide credit to American families and businesses.
Posted in: Financial Stability

Secretary Lew Provides His Signature For Printing on U.S. Currency

By: Anthony Reyes
Tuesday, June 18, 2013

​When a new Treasury Secretary comes into office, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing requests his official signature to begin producing new engraved plates used to print an updated series of currency in each denomination. 
Posted in: Bureau of Engraving and Printing

During National Small Business Week, Secretary Lew Highlights the Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform

By: Anthony Coley
Monday, June 17, 2013

​In conjunction with National Small Business Week, Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew today toured M. Luis Construction’s asphalt manufacturing facility to highlight the critical role immigrants and entrepreneurs play in making America’s economy the largest, strongest and most innovative in the world.​
Posted in: Small Business

Remembering the Fathers of the Treasury

By: Adam Hodge
Friday, June 14, 2013

​Since 1789, Treasury has been led by a distinguished group of individuals, including Alexander Hamilton, Albert Gallatin and Henry Morgenthau, Jr.  In the annals of Treasury history, these three secretaries often standout for their exceptional contributions, many of which are still being felt today. So on this Father’s Day, Treasury Notes pauses to recognize and remember these leading men and their impressive leadership and service to the Department and to the American people.
 

Posted in: Treasury History

In Case You Missed It: Secretary Lew and President Clinton Discuss Immigration Reform and the Future of the U.S. Economy at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America Meeting

By: Stephanie Ma
Friday, June 14, 2013

​Yesterday afternoon, Secretary Lew participated in a moderated conversation with former President Bill Clinton at Global Initiative (CGI) America’s third annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois. With hundreds of business, academic, government and NGO leaders in the audience, the two leaders discussed the state of the U.S. economy, including the ongoing fiscal debate and the economic benefits of immigration reform.

Posted in: Global Initiative (CGI) America

Announcing the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program

By: Don Graves
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

​Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) yesterday announced the inaugural application period for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, an exciting new program set to further accelerate investment in America's low-income and economically distressed communities. Designed to operate at zero cost to the American taxpayer, the program will provide a federal guarantee for bonds issued for eligible Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). 
Posted in: CDFI

Five Questions with the Federal Insurance Office Director Michael McRaith

By: Anthony Reyes
Wednesday, June 12, 2013

​The Federal Insurance Office (FIO) is required by statute to submit an annual report to the President and Congress on the state of the insurance industry.  FIO, established within Treasury by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, today released its first of these reports.  Following our initial sit down in September 2011, Treasury Notes took another opportunity to talk with FIO's Director, Michael McRaith, to get an update on FIO and to discuss today's report. 

Posted in: Federal Insurance Office

The 2013 Capital Access Innovation Summit Looks for the Next Big Idea to Spur Small Business Growth

By: Matt Bevens
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

​Treasury and the Small Business Administration yesterday hosted the Capital Access Innovation Summit, a day-long event focused on finding ways to strengthen capital formation for start-ups and small businesses. This year's summit featured remarks by Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew, SBA Administrator Karen Mills, National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling and Under Secretary for Domestic Finance Mary Miller. Along with Startup America's Scott Case, Treasury's Matt Rutherford and the U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios moderated panels.
Posted in: Small Business

Update

By: Anthony Reyes
Friday, June 07, 2013

​In April, the White House announced that the President chose to contribute a portion of his salary back to the U.S. Treasury due to the sequester.
Posted in: Fiscal

Treasury Welcomes Summer Interns

By: Catherine Anderson, Intern in the Office of Public Affairs
Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Yesterday, summer interns received a warm welcome to the Treasury Department at a gathering in the historic Cash Room.​
Posted in: Internship Program
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