the Treasury Department
noun
: the government department that is in charge of handling a country's money
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Two decades ago, Supermicro pleaded guilty to illegally exporting computer equipment to Iran, and paid fines to the Department of Justice, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and the Commerce Department.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
No reason was publicly given for Long’s departure at time, but The Washington Post and The New York Times reported that leaders at the Treasury Department had clashed with Long during his short time at the IRS.
—Annika Neklason, Time, 2 Apr. 2026
Under the Treasury Department's garnishment rules, financial institutions are required to automatically protect a certain amount of federally exempt funds deposited within the preceding two months, even before account holders have to take any action.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Bañez called the announcement irresponsible and reckless, demanding Congress guarantee that the Treasury Department is equipped with the appropriate staff to support borrowers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
No reason was publicly given for Long’s departure at time, but The Washington Post and The New York Times reported that leaders at the Treasury Department had clashed with Long during his short time at the IRS.
—Annika Neklason, Time, 2 Apr. 2026
Under the Treasury Department's garnishment rules, financial institutions are required to automatically protect a certain amount of federally exempt funds deposited within the preceding two months, even before account holders have to take any action.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Bañez called the announcement irresponsible and reckless, demanding Congress guarantee that the Treasury Department is equipped with the appropriate staff to support borrowers.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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