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Positive Obama statement will boost chances at Eurogroup, officials hope
Greek officials are hoping to secure a public expression of support for debt relief from outgoing US President Barack Obama when he visits Athens next week, with government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos on Friday underlining the "extremely significant" role of the US in global economic developments.
Lew calls for debt relief, Thomsen questions fiscal targets
US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Friday pressed Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos to push for a swift conclusion to Greece's current bailout review so talks can be launched on finally relieving some of the country's debt burden.
U.S. reiterates need for Greek debt relief
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew and Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos met on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Lima, Peru. Lew’s spokesman said on Friday that the U.S. Treasury Secretary stated the importance of Europe following through on its commitment to put Greece’s debt on a sustainable path through debt relief.
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US intervenes for solution on Greek crisis
The ongoing impasse between the Greek government and its EU partners regarding the terms of a new bailout agreement that would avert the Eurozone member-state from leaving the common currency has prompted a more active intervention by the United States.
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Obama administration urges Europe to avoid a Greek meltdown
The Obama administration warned Europe on July 8 that allowing a financial and economic meltdown in Greece would be a geopolitical mistake.
U.S. warns EU against "geopolitical mistake" with Greece
The U.S. administration has warned the European Union not to allow Greece's financial and economic collapse, as it would be "geopolitically a mistake."
US Treasury secretary says euro exit would hurt Greek people, economy
Woman to Appear on New USD 10 Bill
US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has said a woman will be featured on a redesigned USD 10 bill.
Lew will make a decision about the selected honoree by the end of year, according to reports of the CNN.
The redesigned USD 10 bill is to be released in 2020, the 100th anniversary of the Constitution's 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote.
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Greece, creditors seek breakthrough as clock runs down
Greece and its lenders enter a decisive weekend of negotiations in a bid to agree on a package of cuts and reforms that would unlock another 7.2 billion euros and allow Athens to keep meeting its debt repayments.
Lew to Tsipras: Negotiations must be concluded ASAP
A new telephone conversation was held between US FinMin Jack Lew and Greek PM Alexis Tsipras. This shows Washington DC’s wish to see an agreement on Greece as soon as possible.