As for U.S. Treasury securities , Widness explained that Alan Greenspan 's reappointment as chairman of the Federal Reserve and the outlook for the federal budget were more important than whether Rubin continues at the Treasury .
<response> As for <organization>U.S. Treasury</organization> securities , <person>Widness</person> explained that <person>Alan Greenspan</person> 's reappointment as chairman of the <organization>Federal Reserve</organization> and the outlook for the federal budget were more important than whether <person>Rubin</person> continues at the <organization>Treasury</organization> . </response>