Articles related to "Secretary Of The Treasury"
Barack Obama Will Choose Treasury Secretary Soon
Obama must choose an experienced economic advisor to help lead the U.S. out of financial crisis. The list of such candidates is short, but strong.
barack obama • secretary of the treasury • larry summers • secretary of treasury • volcker
Obama must choose an experienced economic advisor to help lead the U.S. out of financial crisis. The list of such candidates is short, but strong.
barack obama • secretary of the treasury • larry summers • secretary of treasury • volcker
Timothy Geithner's Background
Timothy Geithner has been busy buying Treasuries these days, so to have the federal fund target rate almost at 0. So we know what he's doing now, but where has he been?
timothy geithner • treasury secretary • secretary of treasury • treasury • treasury department
Timothy Geithner has been busy buying Treasuries these days, so to have the federal fund target rate almost at 0. So we know what he's doing now, but where has he been?
timothy geithner • treasury secretary • secretary of treasury • treasury • treasury department
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART III
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
Setting the Record Straight on IMF Funding
While Congress did reform the IMF, much needs to be done.
russia • international monetary fund • imf • international monetary fund • boris fyodorov
While Congress did reform the IMF, much needs to be done.
russia • international monetary fund • imf • international monetary fund • boris fyodorov
Acting Vice President, Part II
Both of President James Madison's vice presidents died in office. The "Acting Vice President" was next in line to be president until a new vice president was elected. Meet the first two of these unknown but important men.
president • vice president • president pro tem • president protempore • senate
Both of President James Madison's vice presidents died in office. The "Acting Vice President" was next in line to be president until a new vice president was elected. Meet the first two of these unknown but important men.
president • vice president • president pro tem • president protempore • senate
ALMOST PRESIDENT: LEVI P. MORTON
This article looks at another person who turned down the Vice Presidency, only to see someone else become President when the elected President was assassinated. A leading banker, he served as a major fund-raiser for the Repubican Party.
republican • democratic • vice president. morton • garfield • harrison
This article looks at another person who turned down the Vice Presidency, only to see someone else become President when the elected President was assassinated. A leading banker, he served as a major fund-raiser for the Repubican Party.
republican • democratic • vice president. morton • garfield • harrison
Congress Shoves Reform Down IMF's Throat
What exactly did the U.S. require the IMF to do?
omnibus appropriations bill • imf transparency • russia • international monetary fund • imf
What exactly did the U.S. require the IMF to do?
omnibus appropriations bill • imf transparency • russia • international monetary fund • imf
New IMF Strategy Emerges in Congress
Congress considers two new proposals for funding the IMF
imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • jack kemp
Congress considers two new proposals for funding the IMF
imf • international monetary fund • asian financial crisis • foreign aid • jack kemp
Pragmatist Timothy Geithner Named Treasury Head
By naming Timothy F. Geithner as Treasury Secretary, Obama signals a preference for can-do, hands-on approaches. This would be a marked change from the Bush ideologues.
timothy geithner • pragmatist named treasury head • timothy geitner is treasury chief • treasury choice signals change • obama picking pragmatists
By naming Timothy F. Geithner as Treasury Secretary, Obama signals a preference for can-do, hands-on approaches. This would be a marked change from the Bush ideologues.
timothy geithner • pragmatist named treasury head • timothy geitner is treasury chief • treasury choice signals change • obama picking pragmatists
A Checklist of IMF Reforms
A Laundry List of IMF Reforms
international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • bretton woods
A Laundry List of IMF Reforms
international monetary fund • international monetary fund • imf • imf • bretton woods
J. Ross Browne, Government Agent (Part 1)
J. Ross Browne spent most of his career in government service. He worked for the Revenue Service inspecting areas of government waste. His brutal honesty was at first refreshing to his bosses, but ultimately made him a lot of enemies. He had a colorful career, which he ultimately wrote about extensively. The theme for most of his work was the finding of frauds and cheats, which he told in a satirical manner, a la Mark Twain.
j. ross browne • san francisco • revenue service • customs house • fraud
J. Ross Browne spent most of his career in government service. He worked for the Revenue Service inspecting areas of government waste. His brutal honesty was at first refreshing to his bosses, but ultimately made him a lot of enemies. He had a colorful career, which he ultimately wrote about extensively. The theme for most of his work was the finding of frauds and cheats, which he told in a satirical manner, a la Mark Twain.
j. ross browne • san francisco • revenue service • customs house • fraud
2008 U.S. Presidential Debate-McCain/Obama
Expecting news about the economy, more than 50 million viewers watched last week's televised debate, where talk of the financial crisis was noticeably brief.
wall street • financial crisis • presidential debate • obama • mccain
Expecting news about the economy, more than 50 million viewers watched last week's televised debate, where talk of the financial crisis was noticeably brief.
wall street • financial crisis • presidential debate • obama • mccain
A Biography of Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown has been the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since June 2007, having come to power after Tony Blair stood down as leader of the Labour Party.
gordon brown: a biography • a biography of gordon brown • a profile of the current british prime minister • gordon brown • labour party leader
Gordon Brown has been the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since June 2007, having come to power after Tony Blair stood down as leader of the Labour Party.
gordon brown: a biography • a biography of gordon brown • a profile of the current british prime minister • gordon brown • labour party leader
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
The home of "America's Troubador" is open for public tours.
carl sandburg • connemara • flat rock • north carolina • historic homes
The home of "America's Troubador" is open for public tours.
carl sandburg • connemara • flat rock • north carolina • historic homes
Issues for Northern Rock
Northern Rock was nationalized in September 2008 after problems on the credit markets. Now, the bank has posted losses of over £1 billion for 2008.
issues for northern rock • northern rock losses • northern rock • northern rock nationalization • northern rock problems
Northern Rock was nationalized in September 2008 after problems on the credit markets. Now, the bank has posted losses of over £1 billion for 2008.
issues for northern rock • northern rock losses • northern rock • northern rock nationalization • northern rock problems
Responses to the Global Financial Crisis
In September 2008, the financial world fell in chaos. Banks were closed and businesses lost billions on the stock markets. But how did the world react to the downturn?
responses to the global financial crisis • how the world acted to combat the economic downtur • global financial crisis • economic downturn • global recession
In September 2008, the financial world fell in chaos. Banks were closed and businesses lost billions on the stock markets. But how did the world react to the downturn?
responses to the global financial crisis • how the world acted to combat the economic downtur • global financial crisis • economic downturn • global recession
The Start of the Global Financial Crisis (2008)
The global financial crisis is an ongoing issue which put a number of countries into a recession and the major stock indexes into a downward spiral.
global financial crisis • freddie mac • fannie mae • president bush • global recession
The global financial crisis is an ongoing issue which put a number of countries into a recession and the major stock indexes into a downward spiral.
global financial crisis • freddie mac • fannie mae • president bush • global recession
Abraham Lincoln in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
President Abraham Lincoln's stops in Gettysburg are part of The Journey Through Hallowed Ground.
abraham lincoln in gettysburg • western maryland railway station • david wills house • soldiers' national cemetery • on the way to the gettysburg address
President Abraham Lincoln's stops in Gettysburg are part of The Journey Through Hallowed Ground.
abraham lincoln in gettysburg • western maryland railway station • david wills house • soldiers' national cemetery • on the way to the gettysburg address
Congress Tackles IMF Tax Subsidy Issue
Find out why IMF employees pay no taxes.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • congressman ed royce • taxation
Find out why IMF employees pay no taxes.
international monetary fund • imf • asian financial crisis • congressman ed royce • taxation
Despite Critics Mary Schapiro Could Shine at SEC
In January the US Senate confirmed Mary Schapiro as the 29th Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, expeditiously, with little of the expected critisism.
new sec boss • mary schapiro could shine • 29th sec chair • is she guarding hen house • outrages on her watch
In January the US Senate confirmed Mary Schapiro as the 29th Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, expeditiously, with little of the expected critisism.
new sec boss • mary schapiro could shine • 29th sec chair • is she guarding hen house • outrages on her watch
George Bush and the Economy
Bush lost his credibility with America a long time ago, so why should it take him at his word when he says a $700 billion bailout is necessary?
george bush economy • president bailout • $700 billion bailout • economy wall street • economy credibility
Bush lost his credibility with America a long time ago, so why should it take him at his word when he says a $700 billion bailout is necessary?
george bush economy • president bailout • $700 billion bailout • economy wall street • economy credibility
George Washington
On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. "As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent," he wrote James Madison, "it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles." Born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman.
george washington • on april 30 • 1789 • the first president of the united states.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. "As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent," he wrote James Madison, "it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles." Born in 1732 into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, manners, and body of knowledge requisite for an 18th century Virginia gentleman.
george washington • on april 30 • 1789 • the first president of the united states.
Going Back in Time to 'The Future'
Michael J. Fox introduced us to Marty McFly and took us 'Back to the Future' in 1985
michael j. fox • christopher lloyd • doc • marty mcfly • back to the future
Michael J. Fox introduced us to Marty McFly and took us 'Back to the Future' in 1985
michael j. fox • christopher lloyd • doc • marty mcfly • back to the future
Halloween Celebrity Costumes
Recent movies and events have produced ideas for costumes that scare people, some of which are quick and easy to make. Here are some suggestions.
halloween celebrity costumes • tv movie political character • costumes that frighten people • new orleans mardi gras • joe six pak
Recent movies and events have produced ideas for costumes that scare people, some of which are quick and easy to make. Here are some suggestions.
halloween celebrity costumes • tv movie political character • costumes that frighten people • new orleans mardi gras • joe six pak
Harriet Harman, Brown's Deputy
Harriet Harman has been elected Deputy Leader of the UK Labour Party to work alongside new Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Who is she and what does she stand for? Read on...
harriet harman • deputy leader of the labour party • gordon brown • tony blair • alan johnson
Harriet Harman has been elected Deputy Leader of the UK Labour Party to work alongside new Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Who is she and what does she stand for? Read on...
harriet harman • deputy leader of the labour party • gordon brown • tony blair • alan johnson
Impeached by David O. Stewart
Stewart's new book supports an alternative view of the Johnson impeachment, favoring the Radical Republicans over the president.
impeached • david o. stewart • andrew johnson • radical republicans • edmund ross
Stewart's new book supports an alternative view of the Johnson impeachment, favoring the Radical Republicans over the president.
impeached • david o. stewart • andrew johnson • radical republicans • edmund ross
J. P. Morgan to the Rescue
Financier John Pierpont Morgan stanched further economic collapse by shoring up the government in 1895 and financial institutions in 1907.
j.p. morgan • financier • bailouts • grover cleveland • panic of 1907
Financier John Pierpont Morgan stanched further economic collapse by shoring up the government in 1895 and financial institutions in 1907.
j.p. morgan • financier • bailouts • grover cleveland • panic of 1907
Lynda and Luci Johnson
Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson were the parents of two daughters, Lynda and Luci. Each Johnson daughter took her own unique path in life.
lynda and luci johnson • two unique first daughters • lyndon b. and lady bird johnson • chuck robb • pat nugent
Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson were the parents of two daughters, Lynda and Luci. Each Johnson daughter took her own unique path in life.
lynda and luci johnson • two unique first daughters • lyndon b. and lady bird johnson • chuck robb • pat nugent
Presidential Election of 1824
The election of 1824 pitted two factions of the Republican party, the only major party existing, against each other: National versus Radical or Old Republicans.
election of 1824 • nationalists • radicals • old republicans • two party system
The election of 1824 pitted two factions of the Republican party, the only major party existing, against each other: National versus Radical or Old Republicans.
election of 1824 • nationalists • radicals • old republicans • two party system
Presidential Transition in Economic Crisis
As America struggles with its potentially worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, there is a danger that the Presidential transition can make it worse.
presidential transitions • economic crisis • great depression • hoover and roosevelt transition • obama and bush
As America struggles with its potentially worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, there is a danger that the Presidential transition can make it worse.
presidential transitions • economic crisis • great depression • hoover and roosevelt transition • obama and bush
The American Dollar
Treating the dollar bill as a piece of American literature. Symbolism, mottos, and other noteworthy information about the one dollar bill.
america • american • money • dollar • symbolism
Treating the dollar bill as a piece of American literature. Symbolism, mottos, and other noteworthy information about the one dollar bill.
america • american • money • dollar • symbolism
The Politics of George Washington
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
The Politics of James Madison
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
The Whiskey Rebellion
A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.
war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
A goal of paying off Revolutionary War debts led to a second uprising. Some call it America's first Civil War as it pitted the government against its citizens.
war debts • backroom politics • whiskey rebellion • newly ratified constitution • second civil war
The Whiskey Rebellion by William Hogeland
Hogeland's book brings to life the economic distress of the rebels, the heavy hand of the federal government, and the peace efforts of moderates.
the whiskey rebellion • william hogeland • western pennsylvania • mingo creek association • hugh henry brackenridge
Hogeland's book brings to life the economic distress of the rebels, the heavy hand of the federal government, and the peace efforts of moderates.
the whiskey rebellion • william hogeland • western pennsylvania • mingo creek association • hugh henry brackenridge
The Whiskey Rebellion of 1794
The Whiskey Rebellion represented the first serious challenge to the authority of the newly formed central government and thus demanded a decisive response.
whiskey rebellion • causes of the whiskey rebellion • results of the whiskey rebellion • washington's response to the whiskey rebellion • presidency of george washington
The Whiskey Rebellion represented the first serious challenge to the authority of the newly formed central government and thus demanded a decisive response.
whiskey rebellion • causes of the whiskey rebellion • results of the whiskey rebellion • washington's response to the whiskey rebellion • presidency of george washington
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
While they historically appeared as ideological opposites, both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton contributed to the early political identity of America.
thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton • hamilton’s assumption plan • federalist party • anti-federalists/republican party
While they historically appeared as ideological opposites, both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton contributed to the early political identity of America.
thomas jefferson • alexander hamilton • hamilton’s assumption plan • federalist party • anti-federalists/republican party
A More Perfect Union Part I
A history of how the United States came into being, by looking through the eyes of her founding fathers. It wasn't easy but anything worth having, usually isn't...
articles of confederation • original thirteen colonies • constitutional convention
A history of how the United States came into being, by looking through the eyes of her founding fathers. It wasn't easy but anything worth having, usually isn't...
articles of confederation • original thirteen colonies • constitutional convention
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HANNIBAL HAMLIN, PART III
After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.,After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.
hamlin • lincoln • democrat • democratic • republican
After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.,After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.
hamlin • lincoln • democrat • democratic • republican
DVD Review: The Fog of War by Errol Morris
With the death July 6 of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at 93, it seems appropriate to revisit the film that revealed lessons learned and lost in Vietnam.
vietnam war • robert mcnamara • errol morris • the fog of war • cuban missile crisis
With the death July 6 of former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at 93, it seems appropriate to revisit the film that revealed lessons learned and lost in Vietnam.
vietnam war • robert mcnamara • errol morris • the fog of war • cuban missile crisis
Europe United: Part II. The Sensibilities of Saving Sterling
If you are still wondering what exactly "fuzzy math" is, look no further than the peculiar counting methods the European Union and certain countries scrambling to accept the euro have contrived. These methods are especially elaborate in Britain where the euro seems a foregone conclusion to be imposed upon a reluctant and skeptical participant.
european single currency • european exchange rates mechanism • european monetary union • euroskeptics • euro-zone
If you are still wondering what exactly "fuzzy math" is, look no further than the peculiar counting methods the European Union and certain countries scrambling to accept the euro have contrived. These methods are especially elaborate in Britain where the euro seems a foregone conclusion to be imposed upon a reluctant and skeptical participant.
european single currency • european exchange rates mechanism • european monetary union • euroskeptics • euro-zone
No Bridging this Partisan Divide
The media has said that the partisan bickering in the United States has reached new levels of vitriol, but the war has been raging since the nation was founded.
partisan divide • partisan bickering • barack obama • thomas jefferson • john adams
The media has said that the partisan bickering in the United States has reached new levels of vitriol, but the war has been raging since the nation was founded.
partisan divide • partisan bickering • barack obama • thomas jefferson • john adams
Overview of the George Washington Presidency
George Washington faced many problems as the first executive in the constitutional era. Survival of the nation was the biggest. Europe expected America to fail.
george washington • george washington's presidency • articles of confederation • constitution • period after the american revolution
George Washington faced many problems as the first executive in the constitutional era. Survival of the nation was the biggest. Europe expected America to fail.
george washington • george washington's presidency • articles of confederation • constitution • period after the american revolution
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: CALIFORNIA OR BUST
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
Slavery and New Hampshire
Join me as I explore some of the events that reflected New Hampshire's stance on slavery.
slavery • john langdon • john p. hale • franklin pierce • ona judge
Join me as I explore some of the events that reflected New Hampshire's stance on slavery.
slavery • john langdon • john p. hale • franklin pierce • ona judge
The Panic of 1819
Today, Americans have grown familiar with the ebb and flow of the economy. The panic of 1819 can be pointed to as America's formal introduction into this endless cycle.
panic of 1819 • james monroe • american economy • economic history • recession
Today, Americans have grown familiar with the ebb and flow of the economy. The panic of 1819 can be pointed to as America's formal introduction into this endless cycle.
panic of 1819 • james monroe • american economy • economic history • recession
The Third Term
President George Washington set a precedent that lasted almost a century and a half. Then came World War II and FDR.
third term • fdr • wendell willkie • conventions • chicago
President George Washington set a precedent that lasted almost a century and a half. Then came World War II and FDR.
third term • fdr • wendell willkie • conventions • chicago
Third Time's The Charm, Part I
Two men hold the record for losing a race for the White House three times. This article will examine the first of these truly remarkable politicians, one called the Great Compromiser and the other called the Great Commoner.
white house • president • adams • jackson • crawford
Two men hold the record for losing a race for the White House three times. This article will examine the first of these truly remarkable politicians, one called the Great Compromiser and the other called the Great Commoner.
white house • president • adams • jackson • crawford
U.S. & Global Partners or Global Enemies
As globaliztion in the areas of finance, trade and security take the world by storm, the U.S. needs to have and keep an equity stake in the business of making friends.
nancy pelosi • global war on terror • war on terror • terror • u.s. financial security
As globaliztion in the areas of finance, trade and security take the world by storm, the U.S. needs to have and keep an equity stake in the business of making friends.
nancy pelosi • global war on terror • war on terror • terror • u.s. financial security
"What About the Rentiers?": The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part I
national government • james ramsay macdonald • great betrayal
national government • james ramsay macdonald • great betrayal
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