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Describe Treasury bill

Describe Treasury bill? How risky is it?
Treasury bills are short term debt instruments issued through the U.S. Treasury which are sold at a discount and pay face value at maturity.  They are very close to risk-free as they are backed through the U.S. Government that could, if need, print money to pay their holders at maturity.

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