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How do we rebuild trust in government to achieve equitable economic growth? 
 
Panelists @josephestiglitz.bsky.social, @dongravesjr.bsky.social, Sheri Berman of @columbiauniversity.bsky.social, and @matt-tuerk.bsky.social discuss alongside NYT reporter and moderator @lydiadepillis.bsky.social.

National Security for Sale How profit seeking distorts American policymaking.

The US’ security challenges are becoming only more complex, and policymakers are still figuring out how best to address them using the economic tools at their disposal. Yet one guiding principle is clear: a democratic government does not exist to enrich itself. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

Alumni Pass on Hard-Won Political, Journalism Wisdom to Hoyas Two Hoyas are GU Politics Fellows, insiders from politics, journalism and public service who share the inside scoop on how DC operates.

It’s been wonderful getting back to Georgetown for the semester, spending time with incredibly smart and curious students. I’ve certainly learned as much from the give and take and deep discussions as the students have from me. www.georgetown.edu/news/alumni-...

Video Tariffs will bring ‘significantly higher prices’ to US: Former commerce official Don Graves, who served as deputy secretary of commerce in the Biden administration, warns against using tariffs to stimulate the economy.

I was pleased to join Diane Macedo on ABC News Live this morning to talk about Trump tariffs and the economy. #TariffsAreTaxes abcnews.go.com/US/video/tar...

A Tech Power Playbook for the United States featuring Sen. Todd Young – Betting on America | CSIS Events Senator Todd Young (R-IN) joins Navin Girishankar to discuss a ‘tech power playbook’ for the United States including investments in chipmaking and biotech, tech diplomacy abroad, and more.

LIVE NOW: @csisest.bsky.social President @navingirishankar.bsky.social and Sen. Todd Young discuss a ‘tech power playbook’ for the United States including investments in chipmaking and biotech, tech diplomacy abroad, and the importance of investing in research.

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Former Deputy Secretary Don Graves with Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova and a Ukrainian businessman

I stand with Ukraine! @oksanamarkarova.bsky.social #theusstandswithukraine

Four Years of Transformation at the Department of Commerce During her tenure as Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo oversaw more than $90 billion invested in targeted programs to safeguard U.S. national security, spur innovation, stimulate job creation in good-...

I traveled to communities across America & witnessed how @CommerceGov helps Americans not just get by but lead lives of dignity. 

Commerce has made us safer, more successful, and better prepared to handle the challenges and opportunities ahead. www.commerce.gov/news/press-r...

Four Years of Transformation at the Department of Commerce During her tenure as Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo oversaw more than $90 billion invested in targeted programs to safeguard U.S. national security, spur innovation, stimulate job creation in good-...

Thank you to every team member at @CommerceGov.

They have worked tirelessly over the past four years to ensure that the American Dream is within reach for every American community.
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Biden-Harris Administration puts Puerto Rico on the path to Economic Recovery after the historic Economic Dialogue between PR and the U.S. Federal Government The Biden-Harris Administration adopted a comprehensive and collaborative approach to support Puerto Rico's economic recovery, emphasizing a whole-of-government strategy to address the island's unique...

As the first Economic Growth Coordinator for Puerto Rico, I've seen how the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts have put the archipelago on a path toward economic prosperity.

Here's a summary of the actions we've taken towards lasting economic security:
www.commerce.gov/news/blog/20...

Space to grow: American leadership in space commerce Growing up, I felt like I could access the universe by just crossing the street. Steps from my childhood home in Cleveland, Ohio stood the Warner and Swasey Observatory, an astronomical hub and res…

Once a frontier exclusive to explorers, space is now an indispensable part of our economy.

I take pride in the extraordinary work the Commerce Department has done to advance American space commerce.

Read my op-ed in full @SpaceNews_Inc: spacenews.com/space-to-gro...

Prioritizing Space Commerce Within the Commerce Department Today, the Department of Commerce Office of Space Commerce published a report on the department’s space commerce accomplishments under the Biden-Harris Administration. A message from Don Graves, Deput...

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, @CommerceGov has taken concrete actions to promote the growth and competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space sector.

Learn more about the department’s space commerce accomplishments www.commerce.gov/news/blog/20...

This is about creating pathways for people to turn their ideas into innovations, just as Garrett Morgan and other historical figures did, allowing that the entire country benefits from this progress. www.investmentreports.co/interview/do...

America's Next Chapter America's Next Chapter

Quantum is the enabler to solve the 21st century's crucial issues. From Bell Labs to Silicon Valley, U.S. innovation thrives on government investments in infrastructure and equity-focused ecosystems. www.newsweek.com/americas-nex...

Deputy Secretary visits with leaders and members of the Nisqually Tribe

Bringing economic equity and opportunity to America’s tribal communities is not only the right thing to do, it makes good economic sense. www.commerce.gov/news/blog/20...

Grateful for the opportunity to join my fellow Commissioners of the Helsinki Commission to lift up the work we are all doing to support our Ukrainian friends as they continue to fight Putin’s full-scale invasion. We must stay the course against authoritarian regimes like Russia’s. 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Last week, 1000 days after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, members of the the US Helsinki Commission and bipartisan members of Congress came together to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukrainians and commitment to Ukrainian victory. 🧵1/4

I was pleased to join Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr and Prof. Chris Brummer for a discussion of the potential of AI for a more inclusive economy, opportunities for innovation, as well as safety, security and privacy concerns without sound policy and guardrails aisymposium.finreglab.org?utm_source=F...

$1.5 Billion awarded to GlobalFoundries Expansion ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— GlobalFoundries, a semiconductor company, will be receiving $1.5 billion dollars from the federal Government to expand its current facility and build a brand-new chip m…

Big week for the CHIPS program as we continue to build in America’s future, creating well-paying jobs across the country. Global Foundries is one of only four companies making these current and mature chips outside of China and the only one with its HQ in the US. www.news10.com/news/1-5-bil...

I am proud of the progress the Department of Commerce has made in implementing and delivering on the promises of POTUS and VPOTUS through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment Law, including placing equity at the center of our work to ensure all Americans benefit from these investments.