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Government Services
7/15/20

Alliance Board Members Offer Concerns and Solutions in the COVID-19 World

Commentary: Antonio Weiss, Richard Ravitch, Francis Fukuyama

Three board members share their thoughts on challenges posed by the pandemic.
Structural Reforms
6/2/20

Volcker Alliance Statement on Racial Injustice

Commentary:

We must find ways to ensure that government delivers results for all people—fairly, equitably, and without bias or prejudice.
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
5/7/20

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 Finance
4/28/20

Fiscal shocks for states

Podcast: William Glasgall

William Glasgall explores deficits, budget cuts, rainy day funds, and borrowing options amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul Burton hosts.
Public Finance
4/20/20

How States Will Balance Budgets as Coronavirus Spreads Fiscal Stress

Commentary: William Glasgall

While we urge states to pursue sustainable budget practices, states will need to be adaptable with their budgets during the pandemic.
Public Service
4/9/20

The Pandemic’s Big Takeaway: It Matters Who Fills Government Jobs

Commentary: Thomas W. Ross

The success of our response to this crisis hinges in large part on the talent, preparedness, and dedication of our government workforce.
Government Services
4/8/20

Come together: Recovery requires greater cooperation

Commentary: William Rhodes

A rapid, “V-shaped” economic rebound after coronavirus passes seems increasingly unlikely. Policymakers must gird for a long haul back.
Financial Regulation
3/27/20

The Fed is making the right moves to help America's small businesses

Commentary: Sheila C. Bair

As COVID-19 disrupts financial markets, the Fed announces new programs that aim to directly help the real economy.

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