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Public Finance
5/14/20

Volcker Alliance and Penn Institute for Urban Research Host Fifth Briefing on COVID-19 and Federal Reserve Support for States and Localities

Press Releases

The exclusive panel discussion featured major municipal investors and a Government Finance Officers Association federal liaison.
Public Service
5/14/20

International Financial Law Review Recognizes Paul Volcker with Outstanding Achievement Award

News

Paul A. Volcker was recognized with the 2020 Outstanding Achievement Award for his legacy as an economist and public servant.
Government Services
5/14/20

Doing the People’s Business in a Pandemic

Blog: Peter Morrissey

The pandemic has shed light on the aspects of government upon which we desperately depend. The procurement space is no exception.
Public Service
5/14/20

Jennifer Pahlka, Founder of Code for America, Joins the Volcker Alliance

News

Ms. Pahlka previously served as US Deputy Chief Technology Officer and executive director of Code for America.
Public Finance
5/14/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and the Federal Reserve Municipal Liquidity Facility: How $500 Billion in Credit Will Bolster America’s States, Counties, and Cities

News: Event Coverage

Experts discuss how the FED's Municipal Liquidity Facility may help states, counties, cities, and public agencies offset revenue shortfalls
Public Service
5/12/20

Volcker Alliance Spotlight: Vincent Cordero on the Los Angeles "Targeted Local Hiring Program"

Spotlights

Cordero was the manager of the Targeted Local Hiring Program (TLHP), an innovative workforce development program for the City of LA.
Public Finance
5/7/20

LISTEN: Special Briefing on COVID-19 and Federal Aid to States and Municipalities: Federal Dollars, State and Local Needs

News: Event Coverage

This briefing covered how states and localities will use aid provided in the CARES Act, the Fed’s Municipal Lending Facility, and more.
Public Service
5/7/20

Volcker Alliance Statement on Public Service Recognition Week

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross

The team at the Volcker Alliance extends our heartfelt and sincere gratitude to public servants everywhere.
Public Service
5/6/20

Warren Buffett Recommends You Read "Keeping At It"

News

Legendary investor Warren Buffett recommended two must-read books, including "Keeping At It" by Paul Volcker.

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