The United States' trade deficit with China climbed to a monthly record of $43.1 billion in January 2004, over 5% of the nation's total economy for the first time in history. It was too late for most debtors whom were overwhelmed with interest when the market crashed, and the then the new bills came out…
When questioned whether Americans would accept the new implants, the Federal Treasure Director replied, "You under estimate America's willingness to thwart counterfeiting."
In a bid to make spotting money trafficking to terrorists easier, the Treasury today released the first pictures of the new size US currency. Spin-off benefits are expected to include reduced bank robberies, less cocaine abuse, and a solution to lost banknotes by absent-minded citizens.
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