This morning I came across the following sentence on pg. 58 of John Kenneth Galbraith's A Short History of Financial Euphoria: "The Constitution forbade the federal government and, needless to say, also the states to issue paper money." Article 1, section 10 says that states can't issue paper money, but where does the Constitution say that the federal government can't?
posted by timmygoestothezoo at at 9:21 AM - 9 answers

Revenue Quebec Filter: I mailed my taxes to Revenue Quebec somewhere around the 3rd or 4th of May. That's slightly late, but it's OK because they owe me money. I even sent it express post so it wouldn't get lost. Two months later, I've received no cheque, no direct deposit, no notice of assessment--nothing. [more inside]
posted by Decimask at at 8:45 AM - 12 answers

Are there any accounts of cops in prohibition/depression era New York being drinkers? Would drink be widely available to the point where no one would think much of it, or would it be especially difficult for a public employee?
posted by Artw at at 9:29 AM - 11 answers

Our non-profit effort started just months ago, the secretary on the board of directors is a complete disaster. How do I get rid of her? I am the president, all the paperwork is in my name. We meet every week or so as we are writing the by-laws. The secretary insists on using a tape recorder and the minutes contain miconstrued gossip. Do I need a lawyer? We are in Florida.
posted by misspat at at 6:13 PM - 12 answers

Property manager hid that other duplex tenant is property owner when getting me to sign lease. [more inside]
posted by ishotjr at at 6:10 PM - 21 answers

Can I get in trouble for performing a wedding without a wicense? I would not sign the wedding certificate or any other paperwork. Just "perform". [more inside]
posted by Matt Arnold at at 4:21 PM - 16 answers

A random person in a city I don't live in called me and said he was seeing two charges for $155 each on his bank statement, and his bank says I'm the party that the payments were made to. What kind of scam is this, how did I get involved, and what's my responsibility? [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders at at 1:31 PM - 12 answers

I've noticed when I buy food in California at different restaurants, sometimes there's sales tax and sometimes there's not. What's the deal? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 at at 3:19 PM - 13 answers

Florida DMVFilter: what's the easiest (and cheapest) way to register Mr. WanKenobi's car in the state of Florida? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at at 11:19 AM - 13 answers

California: anyone know what government entity reimburses the elderly for home care? Is it local, state, or federal program? Or perhaps a charity?? [more inside]
posted by jbenben at at 9:51 AM - 8 answers

My dad wants to put the title of our house in my name. I'm only 20 years old. [more inside]
posted by ascetic at at 9:00 AM - 46 answers

Can an Ontario lease stipulate that, once the lease is up and I switch to month-to-month tenancy, I still can't move out between October and April? [more inside]
posted by Beardman at at 6:57 AM - 9 answers

I was cited for fare evasion on Caltrain. What are my options, and which ones are wise? [more inside]
posted by pmdboi at at 11:42 PM - 19 answers

Can the Social Security Authority keep my wife's passport in this particular situation? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha at at 8:36 PM - 2 answers

What steps do I have to take to ensure I do not inherit anything from my family's estate, even if I'm included in the will? [more inside]
posted by medea42 at at 12:46 PM - 17 answers

So a friend of mine locked his bike to a city-provided bike post... he came back and the city (Toronto) had torn up the entire sidewalk for 2 blocks, including where he had locked his bike. The workers tossed the bikes aside, some still locked to the posts, but some of the posts broken in two thereby freeing up the bikes. His bike was gone. There was no indication from the city that they were going to do this (signs not to lock your bike, etc.). Police have been called but consider it a "stolen bike" issue... now what? Photos and more inside. [more inside]
posted by You Should See the Other Guy at at 8:55 AM - 15 answers

I found out that I might be a father when I got served papers for child support... now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at at 8:11 AM - 30 answers

Are those cash for gold outfits advertising on tv operating as a fence for stolen jewelry? [more inside]
posted by yesster at at 8:46 PM - 9 answers

Will car insurance still cover a car with expired tabs? [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool at at 8:30 AM - 10 answers

What types of companies would have to deal with a city council/similarly elected municipal body ? [more inside]
posted by Franklin76 at at 2:02 PM - 15 answers