Despite the disappointing unemployment numbers published this week, things are looking up at the US Treasury. According to reports, Timothy Geithner has recently received a very exciting e-mail from a wealthy Nigerian Prince. Sources report that the Prince is offering to share a large portion of his fortune with Secretary Geithner. The Secretary was not able to release much information about the strictly confidential e-mail, but all Geithner must do is aid the Prince's attempt to transfer his fortune to America by providing a few thousand dollars to help with various transaction costs.
"For months we have been searching for viable solutions," said Secretary Geithner to a press conference Thursday morning. "None of our current policies have worked as successfully as we would had hoped, but this is a surefire way to make upwards of $20 million."
Geithner went on to say that he felt like some sort of epiphany was bound to come. "I've recently felt a surge of confidence. A few days ago as I was checking my e-mail, a link to an IQ quiz appeared at the top of my screen and, I don't want to brag, but I received a very high score."