# Department Of The Treasury on The No Agenda Show Department Of The Treasury comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to September 2023. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – September 2023 - **Related topics:** [Congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [Timothy Geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [Debt Limit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-limit.md), [Economics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/economics.md), [Fannie Mae](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fannie-mae.md), [Financial Crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md), [Freddie Mac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freddie-mac.md), [Gdp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gdp.md), [Government Shutdown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/government-shutdown.md), [Janet Yellen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/janet-yellen.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### United States National Debt Reaches 33 Trillion Dollars - **Episode:** [1592: Vermox](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-21 - **Time:** 1:18–2:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1592-vermox/chapter/united-states-national-debt-reaches-33-trillion-dollars.md The United States national debt has officially surpassed $33 trillion for the first time, according to reports from the New York Times on September 18th. This milestone occurs as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy struggles to negotiate a deal to avoid a looming government shutdown. Skepticism is expressed regarding the rapid pace of debt accumulation, noting it was only at $31 trillion recently. 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Despite the United States meeting this criteria in early 2022, Yellen characterized the current economic state as a broad-based contraction rather than a formal recession. The discussion highlights the administration's attempt to shift economic terminology amid rising inflation. 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The hosts discuss the process of recovering funds from state governments and the inclusion of interest on the refund. Keywords: [new jersey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-jersey.md), [department of the treasury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-the-treasury.md), [unclaimed property](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/unclaimed-property.md), [state farm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/state-farm.md), premium refund, claymont ### Timothy Geithner, Federal Debt Limit Warnings - **Episode:** [293: Self Radicalize!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize.md) - **Published:** 2011-04-07 - **Time:** 6:05–9:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/293-self-radicalize/chapter/timothy-geithner-federal-debt-limit-warnings.md Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified before Congress regarding the necessity of raising the national debt limit by May 16th. Geithner warned that a failure to act would result in catastrophic economic consequences, including a global financial crisis, higher borrowing costs for families, and a default on U.S. obligations. Keywords: [timothy geithner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/timothy-geithner.md), [debt limit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/debt-limit.md), [department of the treasury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-the-treasury.md), [congress](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/congress.md), [financial crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/financial-crisis.md) ### Timothy Geithner, Small Business Tax Testimony - **Episode:** [279: Dr. Watson I presume?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-17 - **Time:** 33:27–37:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/279-dr-watson-i-presume/chapter/timothy-geithner-small-business-tax-testimony.md Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified before Congress regarding unemployment insurance proposals. Geithner defended a plan that offers $9 billion in immediate relief to employers in exchange for $67 billion in future tax hikes over a decade. Critics on the committee questioned if this constitutes a "good deal" for small businesses facing long-term capital investment decisions. 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