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Regarding 800 Numbers:

• The IMF sent instructions to the REGIONAL OFFICES to get the 800 NUMBERS published [like now]. [We wait and see what happens next!].
• There are 16 regional offices....1 in Canada and 2 in the US....East Coast and West Coast.
• The US is divided by "Districts" that will only accept calls from that specific area code designation. [That means you can't call 800 numbers outside of your regional area].
• You will be asked who you currently bank with and accordingly assigned....if you do not have an account, a bank will be randomly designated for you.

A NOTICE has been sent to area-wide banks to prepare for system enhancements by February 12 for foreign currency exchanges. Additional tasks must be completed for upcoming foreign currency services. Some bank employees have reported receiving said notice at close of business.

Iraq Happenin's

Salaries were paid this week at a "different, newer rate" but details were not shared.

The Saturday/Sunday approval of the Budget may...or may not....be an issue anyway. Time Will Tell !!!!!