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The term treasury refers to a place in which treasure is kept.
The term Treasury was first used in classical times to describe the votive buildings erected to house gifts to the gods, such as the Siphnian Treasury in Delphi or the many buildings put up in Olympia, Greece by competing city-states, to impress one another during the Ancient Olympic Games.
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Fact Sheet: American Economy Is Resilient in the Face of Challenges
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new jobs figures for August. Nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 84,000 jobs in August, and the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent. While these numbers are disappointing, what is most important is the overall direction the economy is headed. Last week, the economy posted a strong gain of 3.3 percent at an annual rate in the second quarter, led by growth in consumer spending, exports, and a well-timed and appropriately sized stimulus package. This level of growth demonstrates the resilience of the economy in the face of high energy prices, a weak housing market, and difficulties in the financial markets. Orders for durable goods have been rising in recent months. In addition, productivity growth over the past four quarters has been strong at 3.4 percent - above the averages for each of the past three decades over the course of the Administration.
President Bush to Welcome President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President Bush will welcome President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia to the White House on September 20, 2008. Colombia is a strategic ally of the United States, and this visit underscores the deep friendship and extensive cooperation between the United States and Colombia. The two leaders will discuss a range of issues, including their shared commitment to the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, continuing to reduce violence and increase peace and security in Colombia, and strengthening democracy throughout the region.
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New Hampshire
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 24 to August 14, 2008.
Statement by National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
This morning's Washington Post reports on a new book by Bob Woodward. While the book itself is not yet public, the picture of Iraq policy that is presented in the Washington Post article is at least incomplete.
Personnel Announcement
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President George W. Bush today announced that he has named two people to serve in his Administration: Melissa Bennett and Linda Gambatesa.
President Bush Participates in Briefing at Emergency Operations Center
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
President Bush on Wednesday said, "I can't thank you all enough for working as hard as you are. ...The people of your state care a lot about the fact that you are working as hard as you are. And if this helps you keep going, I want to thank you, and I want to thank all the volunteers and the faith-based community that always rises up in a challenge like this. They listen to that universal call to love a neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself. And that's happening here in Louisiana again. And I know the people... whose lives have been affected appreciate a total stranger coming in to help."
FEMA: News Releases
Federal Aid Programs For New Hampshire Disaster Recovery
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for New Hampshire.
President Declares Major Disaster For New Hampshire
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 24 to August 14, 2008.
Federal Preparations, Response To Tropical Storm Hanna
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is coordinating plans and preparatory activities, as well as the initial response, of numerous federal agencies in close communication with state, tribal and local officials as Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to most of the Atlantic Coast. Hurricane Ike, expected to hit Florida next week as a strong hurricane, poses additional challenges. As we face the heart of the annual Hurricane Season, everyone has a role to play. Remember: Get Serious. Be Prepared.
FEMA Assistance to Include Hotel/Motel Stays for Gustav Evacuees Whose Homes are Inaccessible or Uninhabitable
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
BATON ROUGE, La. -- The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has activated procedures under its transitional sheltering initiative that allows eligible Gustav evacuees who cannot return to their homes to stay in hotels or motels until it is safe for them go home. FEMA will pay for the lodging through the use of an authorization system directly to hotels and motels. A list of participating hotels is available online at www.gustav-evac.com.
Disaster Recovery Center Open In Leon County
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) has opened in Tallahassee to assist Leon County individuals, households and businesses affected by Tropical Storm Fay and continued flooding, recovery officials announced.
Recovery Officials Ok Mosquito Control Measures;
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
ORLANDO, Fla. -- As surely as night follows day, mosquitoes follow floodwaters. The record rainfalls of Tropical Storm Fay have left pools of stagnant water throughout the state and recovery officials have given the go-ahead for an aggressive aerial effort to control the potential health issue.
Department of the Treasury - The Department of the Treasury performs four basic functions: formulating and recommending economic, financial, tax, and fiscal policies; serving as financial agent for the U.S. Government; enforcing the law; and manufacturing coins and currency.
Bureau of the Public Debt - Borrows the money needed to operate the Federal Government, accounts for the resulting public debt, and issues Treasury securities (Savings Bonds and Treasury Bills) to refund the maturing debt and raise new money.
Meta Description: [ Learn all about U.S. savings bonds and Treasury securities. Buy savings bonds or, if you're a Series HH/H bond owner, view your account info, change your address, and request tax information online. TreasuryDirect grants access to your account and lets you maintain it online. ]
Bureau of the Public Debt : Frauds, Phonies and Scams - Describes fraudulent schemes that involve what are claimed to be securities issued or backed by the United States Treasury.
Meta Description: [ Main scams page ]
Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture (EOAF) - Administers the Treasury Forfeiture Fund to affirmatively influence the consistent and strategic use of asset forfeiture by Treasury law enforcement bureaus to disrupt and dismantle criminal enterprises.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) - One of the U.S. Department of Treasury's lead agencies in the fight against money laundering. Serves as a link between the law enforcement, financial, and regulatory communities.
Meta Description: [ The mission of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is to support law enforcement investigative efforts and foster interagency and global cooperation against domestic and international financial crimes; and to provide U.S. policy makers with strategic analyses of domestic and worldwi... ]
Financial Management Service - Provides central payment services for all Executive agencies, operates the Federal Government's collections and deposit systems, provides governmentwide accounting and reporting services, and manages the collection of delinquent debt.
Meta Description: [ The Financial Management Service is a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury. FMS provides central payment services for federal program agencies, operates the federal government's collections and deposit systems, provides governmentwide accounting and reporting services, and manag... ]
Financial Report of the United States Government - Provides summary information on Federal Government operations and financial positions on an accrual basis from the Financial Management Service of the Department of Treasury.
Meta Description: [ Current Report ]
Office of Foreign Assets Control - Administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions against targeted foreign countries, terrorism sponsoring organizations and international narcotics traffickers.
Meta Description: [ Recent OFAC actions, financial operations bulletin, sanction programs, articles, regulations, forms, email subscription service, and more. ]
President's Advisory Panel on Tax Reform - established by the President to prepare a report on options to reform the tax code.
Meta Description: [ President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform ]
U.S. Savings Bonds Online - Program rules, interest rates, maturity dates, and other information related to savings bonds. Also links to government web resources on U.S. Treasury Bonds and related topics.
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