the Treasury Department

noun

: the government department that is in charge of handling a country's money

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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 And, on top of all that, some loans will now be managed by the Treasury Department. Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026 Federal officials are urging all Americans to be on alert for a new wave of Medicare and Medicaid scams after the Treasury Department warned that criminals are increasingly targeting government health care benefit programs. Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Treasury Department

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“The Treasury Department.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Treasury%20Department. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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