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18 States Sign On to Debt Relief Program, Aiming to Simplify Finances
Washington, D.C. – december 18, 2024 – In a move aimed at streamlining public finances, 18 states have expressed their intent to join a new program designed to simplify and potentially eliminate debts owed between state and federal governments.
The initiative, known as the Reciprocal Obligations Extinction Regime, is a collaborative effort between the Department of the Treasury and the Office of the Vice President. Treasury Secretary luis caputo and Vice President Lisandro Catalán have been instrumental in securing the support of governors from across the country.
“The primary goal of this program is to resolve longstanding financial disputes and foster a more cooperative relationship between the federal government and the states,” a statement from the White House read.”Through negotiations and consensus-building, we aim to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, including debt forgiveness, settlements, and other mechanisms to simplify these complex financial arrangements.”
Governors from Catamarca, Chaco, Entre Ríos, La Pampa, and Tucuman formally signed letters of intent during meetings at the Treasury Department. Additionally, governors from Chubut, Córdoba, Corrientes, Jujuy, Mendoza, Misiones, Neuquén, Río Negro, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz, and Tierra del Fuego have also indicated their willingness to participate.The program is expected to bring much-needed clarity and stability to state and federal budgets, allowing for more efficient allocation of resources and a stronger foundation for economic growth.
States Seek Debt Relief Through New Federal programme
Washington D.C. – December 18, 2024 – Aiming to simplify public finances and resolve longstanding financial disputes, eighteen states have signed on to a new program designed to address debts owed between state and federal governments.
The Reciprocal Obligations Extinction Regime, a collaborative effort between the Department of the Treasury and the Office of the Vice President, aims to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for both federal and state entities.
Treasury Secretary Luis Caputo and Vice President Lisandro Catalán have been instrumental in garnering support from governors across the country.
“the primary goal of this program is to resolve longstanding financial disputes and foster a more cooperative relationship between the federal government and the states,” a statement from the White House read. “Through negotiations and consensus-building, we aim to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, including debt forgiveness, settlements, and other mechanisms to simplify these complex financial arrangements.”
Five governors – from Catamarca, Chaco, Entre Ríos, La Pampa, and Tucuman – formally signed letters of intent during meetings at the Treasury Department.
Additionally, governors from Chubut, Córdoba, Corrientes, Jujuy, Mendoza, Misiones, Neuquén, Río Negro, Salta, San Juan, San Luis, Santa Cruz, and Tierra del Fuego have also indicated their willingness to participate.
The program is expected to bring much-needed clarity and stability to state and federal budgets, allowing for more efficient allocation of resources and a stronger foundation for economic growth.
