Wednesday, December 1, 2004 - The Nassau West Department of the Treasury announced this morning that by the end of the week, without a loan, the Federal Reserve System will be operating in the negative - again. This would be the first time in several months that the nation would be running in the red.

When asked why the reserves were so dangerously low, the Treasury Department said that for the last five weekends in a row Nassau West President Kelly K. Bartram has gone to Tombstone. That, in addition to the over $425 that has been spent so far on building and promoting TooToughToDie.com, is what they claim has drained the Treasury.

During last weekend's excursion to Tombstone, "the Town Too Tough to Die," over $200 worth of pens and shirts were handed out to advertise the new Web site. According to site statistics, the advertising thus far has failed to prove worthwhile or cost-effective.

The President will be returning to Tombstone this weekend for a record sixth straight weekend. A room has already been secured at the Tombstone Motel for Saturday night. Bartram will be hosting former Capitol Governor Seth O'Brien and Vice President Michael O'Brien.

According to the Treasury Department, the scheduled expenditures for the first week of December exceed the scheduled income by more than $100. The Department requested, and was granted, permission to issue Nassau West 2004 Series L Savings Bonds to supply the demand.

This limited-time offer is expected to raise between $100 and $200, and thus far has already raised $100. These bonds are short-term, high yield loans. The certificates may be submitted as early as December 9 for payment, with an impressive interest rate of 17%.

If you are interested in purchasing Nassau West 2004 Series L Savings Bonds, which are available in any denomination over $25 in $25 increments, please call (520) 586-7091 or email the Department of the Treasury. Thank you!