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Examining Changes in the Treasury Repo Market after the Financial Crisis
Friday August 12, 2016
​This post explores some of the ways in which the Treasury repo market, both in the tri-party and the bilateral segment...
Treasury Issues Proposed Regulations to Close Estate and Gift Tax Loophole
Tuesday August 2, 2016
​Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a new regulatory proposal to close a tax loophole that certain ta...
Wall Street Reform Works - Six Years of Progress and a Stronger, Safer Financial System
Thursday July 21, 2016
Six years ago, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law—the most c...
Treasury Issues Latest SSBCI and SBLF Reports
Friday July 15, 2016
​SSBCI and SBLF programs provide small business owners with greater access to loans and investments throughout the cou...
Examining Corporate Bond Liquidity and Market Structure
Thursday July 7, 2016
The corporate bond market, in contrast to the Treasury market discussed previously in this series, is highly diverse wi...
Secretary Lew stopped by CDFI Fund-supported @AfroDeli for lunch today in Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/GoYQPDkRvq
Monday Aug 8, 2016, 5:25 PM
Secretary Lew and @MayorHodges holding a media availability at Downtown Commons Park in Minneapolis this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/6rVFAzqRdF
Monday Aug 8, 2016, 12:41 PM
.@MayorHodges giving Secretary Lew a tour of the revitalized downtown area in Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/w1JMDr2Gc0
Monday Aug 8, 2016, 12:20 PM
In Minneapolis for the day, Secretary Lew checks out the @usbankstadium with @MayorHodges. pic.twitter.com/OdsaBRzvcp
Monday Aug 8, 2016, 12:14 PM
Loan guarantee with Tunisia underscores US commitment to assist Tunisia during its democratic transition
Friday Aug 5, 2016, 5:01 PM
Today, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew held a joint press conference with Greek Minister of Finance Euclid Tsakalotos in Athens, Greece. During the conference, Secretary Lew encouraged the Greek government to continue making strong progress on reforms this summer so that European leaders can begin discussing with the IMF the timing and details of debt relief this fall. For the Secretary’s full remarks, click here: http://go.usa.gov/xCrSz
Thursday Jul 21, 2016, 10:59 AM
Secretary Jacob J. Lew toured the Ancient Agora with U.S. Ambassador to Greece David Pearce and a tour guide in Athens on Wednesday, July 20.
Thursday Jul 21, 2016, 9:37 AM
“As the discussions between the EU and the UK continue, I believe that an outcome that produces a highly integrated relationship between the EU and the UK is in the best interests of Europe, the United States and the global economy.”- Secretary Lew at a joint press availability following a bilateral conversation with French Finance Minister Michel Sapin. Read his full remarks here: https://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/jl0509.aspx
Tuesday Jul 12, 2016, 12:50 PM
Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez , and Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Richard Cordray spoke at the public meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) today. The meeting focused on financial education and investment advice, as well as the intersection of financial education and legal aid.
Wednesday Jun 29, 2016, 3:00 PM
“On July 1—only four days from now—the crisis in Puerto Rico will ratchet up to an even higher level. Puerto Rico has $2 billion in debt payments coming due that day, including payments on constitutionally prioritized debt on which Puerto Rico has not previously defaulted. In the event of default, and if creditor lawsuits are successful, a judge could immediately order Puerto Rico to pay creditors over essential services such as health, education, and public safety. “ Read Secretary Lew’s letter to Senate leadership here: https://www.treasury.gov/connect/blog/Pages/Congress-Must-Act-Before-July-1-to-Help-Puerto-Rico.aspx
Monday Jun 27, 2016, 12:02 PM
The Story of the Freedman’s Bank
Monday Feb 29, 2016, 3:09 PM
The U.S. Treasury Department recently marked the 150th anniversary of the Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company by naming the Treasury Annex building as the Freedman’s Bank Building. The following video shares the story of this important institution, which remains a significant part of American hist...
The Restoration of the West Stairs - June 11, 2014
Wednesday Feb 3, 2016, 9:54 AM
Treasury Curator Richard Cote highlights the importance of the West Stairwell to the Treasury building and walks viewers through the staircase’s renovation process.
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew introduces myRA (my Retirement Account)
Wednesday Nov 4, 2015, 9:38 AM
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew discusses how myRA is a simple, safe and affordable option that can help more people start saving for retirement.
Cabinet Secretaries Speak Out on Redesigning Our Currency
Thursday Oct 8, 2015, 10:00 AM
Use #TheNew10 to share your ideas and recommendations for the new $10 note and the next family of notes.
Secretary of State John Kerry on Redesigning Our Currency
Thursday Oct 8, 2015, 11:03 AM
Use #TheNew10 to share your ideas and recommendations for the new $10 note and the next family of notes.

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