No more US Paper Bonds as of 12/31/11

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3. I have no idea about the decision. I doubt it has anything to do with "reasoning"

Anytime I see something good that people can do without private corporations, some politician wants to hand it over to the people who sell insurance, stock or bank accounts.

I can think of no other reason.

You know, they not only paid for WWII, I may be wrong, but they probably also helped pay for the Marshall Plan that rebuilt Europe.

It was so sneaky the way it ended - hardly anyone knew who wasn't in the process of buying. I bought two on Dec. 18 for a grandchild and my son's girlfriend for Christmas. The bonds cam in January, possibly the last ever printed...the next time I went to the "print form" site, it was gone.

Here's a copy of the ONLY response I got from all the emails I sent: (She refers to the Senate Banking Committee which I think should be called the Senate Bankers Committee)

January 19, 2012

Thank you . . .

. . . for contacting me about the Treasury Direct program. I appreciate that you have taken the time to communicate your views and concerns with me.

I understand your concern about the difficulties created by the new, Internet-based savings bond program for people with limited access to computers. Should related legislation come before the U.S. Senate for a vote, I will keep your views in mind, and share your thoughts on this issue with my colleagues who serve on the Senate Banking Committee.

Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator

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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow
The United States Senate • Washington, DC 20510
stabenow.senate.gov