What's Behind the Dollar?

Sep 30 2008
Money - where does it come from?  Money expert James Bernard Quilligan, Executive Director of the Center for Global Negotiations, describes where U.S. money comes from, and why, even today, all U.S. money comes from the private Federal Reserve Bank, not from the U.S. Treasury. The U.S. currency is to backed only by debt, but this was not always so! Find out where all that money comes from, with author Krista Keenan. Produced by: Pierre Terre, 9/30/2008 Language: English Run Time: 14 min. 0 sec. Story Level 2 = Children may need to ask their parents about the meaning of the Story

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Loan PhotoLazaro
To remodel and modernize his shop, including several "green" improvements learn more
$10000 Loan Request
$1000 Raised so far
$9000 Still needed
Barber ShopMiami, Fl, United States map
Loan PhotoRoxana
To buy two computers, computer software, furniture, safety equipment and games learn more
in_repaymentChild CareSan Jose, California, United States map
Loan PhotoJose
To increase his car audio inventory learn more
$2500 Loan Request
$2450 Raised so far
$50 Still needed
Electronics SalesSan Jose, California, United States map
Loan PhotoEddy
To expand his inventory of automotive parts, pay for a marketing campaign and hire a second employee learn more
in_repaymentAuto RepairGilroy, Ca, United States map
Loan PhotoFelicia
To hire an employee learn more
in_repaymentServicesNew York, New York, United States map
Loan PhotoAnne
To use for her music album production and promotion learn more
in_repaymentMusical PerformanceNew York, New York, United States map
Loan PhotoSantos
To retrofit his truck engine with a new filter to cut down on pollution emissions learn more
in_repaymentGreenSan Leandro, Ca, United States map
Loan PhotoCharles
To pay for self-publishing, advertising costs and website creation learn more
in_repaymentPrintingSan Francisco, California, United States map
Loan PhotoJune
To buy new gym equipment, a computer and record-keeping software learn more
in_repaymentTeaching and SchoolsSanta Cruz, Ca, United States map
Loan PhotoMedardo
To buy bathing suits and sportswear learn more
$10000 Loan Request
$7400 Raised so far
$2600 Still needed
Clothing SalesMiami, Florida, United States map
Loan PhotoJenny
To buy more beauty products learn more
in_repaymentCosmetics SalesMiami, Florida, United States map
Loan PhotoLeonardo
To buy a commercial-grade vacuum cleaner and other janitorial equipment learn more
in_repaymentWaste ManagementSan Jose, California, United States map
Loan PhotoSam
To make safety improvements learn more
in_repaymentGamesSan Jose, California, United States map
Loan PhotoPatricia
To buy new equipment and marketing materials learn more
in_repaymentHealthFoster City, Ca, United States map
Loan PhotoSteven
To buy raw leather material and marketing material learn more
in_repaymentTextilesNew York, New York, United States map
Loan PhotoEloy
To purchase two jackhammers and other equipment for demolition work learn more
in_repaymentConstruction SuppliesNew York, New York, United States map
Loan PhotoFabian
To buy a newer taxicab learn more
in_repaymentTaxiNew York, New York, United States map
Loan PhotoAthanasios
Hotdog stand equipment improvements and inventory learn more
in_repaymentFood StallNew York, New York, United States map
Loan PhotoDon
To add another ATM placement learn more
in_repaymentServicesBoston, Ma, United States map
Loan PhotoJulio
To buy more cell phones and accessories, and to use for business promotion learn more
in_repaymentMobile PhonesNew York, New York, United States map

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