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The Aspen Institute’s Economic Strategy Group hosted a series of presentations and discussions on expanding American economic opportunity. This portion featured a panel discussion on barrier…

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and former Representative Barney Frank (D-MA) talked about the 2008 financial crisis and the ensuing 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. Among …

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the Wall Street bailouts of 2008, the current financial climate, and the U.S. economic relationship with China. The forum began with a qu…

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission held the second of two days of hearings on the “shadow banking system.” Former Treasury Secretary Paulson cautioned lawmakers against overreaching on…

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the role of government supported enterprises in supporting the housing market recovery. In his remarks he cautioned that allowing Fannie Mae and…

Secretary Paulson spoke about the state of the economy during the White House daily press briefing.

Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson talked about markets and the economy. He suggested that the powers of the Federal Reserve be expanded to better protect the U.S. financial system. He also…

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the state of the U.S. economy and the housing and credit markets. In his speech to business executives in Washington, he said that financial mar…

Secretary Henry Paulson delivered the keynote address on the topic of the U.S. economic outlook. He said that the Bush administration would soon release a Blueprint for Regulatory Reform pro…

Economic leaders gave testimony on the current state of the U.S. economy and financial matters including the economic downturn and the mortgage market crisis. They predicted sluggish growth …

Republican and Democratic congressional leaders and Secretary Paulson announced the final passage of the bipartisan compromise economic plan. They talked about the purpose of the plan to sti…

Nancy Pelosi announced that Congressional leaders and President Bush agreed on a bipartisan package to help stimulate the economy. She briefly described the package, which will provide tax r…

President Bush announced that an agreement had been reached with House leaders on an economic stimulus plan. Secretary Paulson answered questions from reporters.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Dodd talked to reporters after his meeting with Treasury Secretary Paulson to discuss the U.S. economy, market volatility, and Senate plans for an economic …

Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the state of the U.S. economy, housing, and credit markets. He also talked about proposed economic stimulus legislation. He responded to questions submit…

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson talked about the principles of an effective policy response to economic troubles. He said that such a policy would have to be simple and focus on boosting gr…

Secretary Paulson spoke to business leaders about the importance of the free flow of trade to U.S. economic growth. He also talked about recent trends in the stock market and answered questi…

The Treasury Department Office of Thrift Supervision held a forum on the national housing market and consumer issues. Secretary Paulson spoke about the state of the U.S. economy, home owners…

Secretary Paulson spoke on the outlook and challenges for the U.S. and global economies. Among the topics he addressed were tax policy and business regulation, global trade issues, reforming…

Henry Paulson testified at the hearing on his nomination to be secretary of the Treasury succeeding John Snow. Topics included Bush administration tax cuts, flexibility of Chinese currency, …