We watched a video in class today about lobbying called Billy Wants a Dog. When Billy grows up he is called William, and all of my kids asked why. Here's what I found:
"When William of Orange ruled England, Ireland and Scotland, he was noted for leaving massive debts wherever he went. The proprietors all across the land, knew of his reputation and while they couldn't refuse the ruler of the land, they knew that after he left they would be laden with many bills to pay…and wherever he went the people would say, “Here comes bills.”"
-http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090119133420AAdeljf
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