Jacob Lew

Wednesday May 22, 2019

Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill? Not During The Trump Administration

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Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill? Not During The Trump Administration

May 22, 2019 • Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin ruled out any changes to the U.S. currency imagery before 2028.

Wednesday November 4, 2015

Here's An Easier Way To Start Moving From Broke To Comfortable As You Age

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Here's An Easier Way To Start Moving From Broke To Comfortable As You Age

November 4, 2015 • The Treasury Department has launched a new type of retirement account that allows people to save without taking risks or paying fees. The myRA program is designed to encourage workers to start saving.

Thursday June 18, 2015

Woman To Share Marquee On $10 Bill With Alexander Hamilton

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Woman To Share Marquee On $10 Bill With Alexander Hamilton

June 18, 2015 • A redesign of the denomination will add the portrait of an as-yet-undetermined famous American woman beginning in 2020.

Monday February 3, 2014

'Time Is Short' On Debt Ceiling, Treasury Secretary Says

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'Time Is Short' On Debt Ceiling, Treasury Secretary Says

February 3, 2014 • Jacob Lew says the limit on borrowing needs to be raised before the end of the month. Otherwise, he warns, the federal government risks defaulting on its debts — and Lew says that could cause serious damage to the economy.

'Time Is Short' On Debt Ceiling, Treasury Secretary Says

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Tuesday May 7, 2013

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Gets A New Signature

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Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew Gets A New Signature

May 7, 2013 • His original "doodle" made news when he was nominated for the post. His signature is, after all, displayed on the dollar.

Tuesday July 13, 2010

It's All Politics

Obama To Put Lew At OMB Helm

July 13, 2010 • President Obama announces that Jacob (Jack) Lew will be nominated to replace Peter Orszag as director of the Office of Management and Budget.