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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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