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The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a group of individuals, firms and vessels connected to an oil smuggling outfit said to benefit the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Treasury Department now taking ‘extraordinary measures’ on debt

The TSP previously assured the public that “G Fund investors remain fully protected and G Fund earnings are fully guaranteed by the federal government.”

By Josh Boak

2 weeks ago

On Friday the 13th, debt ceiling looms. What fed retirees should know

Those measures include divesting some payments, such as contributions to federal employees’ retirement plans.

By Fatima Hussein

3 weeks ago

Waiting for Congress, Mnuchin makes 2nd emergency debt move

In a letter to congressional leaders, Mnuchin said he will not be able to fully invest in a large civil service retirement and disability fund.

By Martin Crutsinger

5 years ago

Senate passes $15B disaster aid measure, debt limit increase

The 80-17 vote sends the massive package to the House for a Friday vote, with emergency accounts running out of money and Hurricane Irma barreling toward the East Coast. Trump is expected to sign the measure.

5 years ago

Trump overrules GOP with deal on CR, debt ceiling

President Donald Trump briskly overruled congressional Republicans and his own treasury secretary Wednesday to cut a deal with Democrats to keep the government operating and raise America’s debt limit.

By Erica Werner

5 years ago

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