Martin Gruenberg ‘75, acting chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), will present a public talk titled, “The FDIC's Response to the Financial Crisis.” The FDIC is an independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system by insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, and managing receiverships. The event is part of the Woodrow Wilson School’s “Economic Recovery: Perils, Politics and Possibilities” thematic lecture series.