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Department of Treasury (U.S.)

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is the federal agency responsible for managing the country’s finances. It oversees operations like collecting taxes through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), producing currency and coinage, managing federal debt, and enforcing economic sanctions. The Treasury also advises the president on financial and economic policy and works to ensure the stability and security of the nation’s financial infrastructure. Its role is essential in maintaining a healthy economy, funding government activities, and supporting financial stability domestically and internationally.