HowieC

Maybe I'm off base but..... From what I understand DJT controls the UST

Interesting....I haven't been able to find Credit Unions that offer International exchange. I'll definetely check these out.

Yes. I believe the planes that fly into the Hurricane are involved as well. We mapped out the coarse of Helene. Very peculiar how She weaved through and avoided Blue areas, while devastating Red areas. I believe the main objective was to obliterate areas in Ashville NC. Ashville just so happens to be sitting on land that holds the richest amount of Lithium in the Country. Maybe an old fashion land grab? While obtaining other perks along the way.... Kinda seems similar to what went on in Hawaii

Some of us here in SW Florida feel there's a possibility that Helene was....well let's say manipulated. That scares the h_ll out of me.

KDP links Kirkuk census to implementation of Article 140 to “return displaced Kurds” 2024-09-28 01:20 KDP links Kirkuk census to implementation of Article 140 to return displaced KurdsShafaq News/ The head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc in Kirkuk Provincial Council, Hassan Majeed, confirmed on Saturday the implementation of Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution according to its legal paragraphs, which will contribute to solving many of the pending problems before conducting the population census in the province, noting that the bloc’s attendance at the provincial council meetings is linked to a decision by the Federal Court. Majeed told Shafaq News Agency, “Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution is an article that was included in the constitution to find solutions for the disputed areas according to stages, which are compensation, normalization, and census, as there are hundreds of deportees to this day who have not received their financial compensation, and this means that there are matters that have not been fully implemented in Kirkuk and the rest of the areas in which demographic changes took place by the Baath government.” He stressed that “Kirkuk has matters that must be taken into consideration by the federal government, as the Kurds were displaced from it by previous governments and more than 4,500 Kurdish villages were destroyed in Kirkuk, its outskirts and the rest of the regions. This means that there are residents who left Kirkuk, and they must be returned to Kirkuk to become part of it, as they are its original inhabitants, for the purpose of including them in the census.” He added, “The population census is important for any country, including Iraq, because it provides a comprehensive information base for youth, women and children according to their ages, and determines poverty rates and the regions’ need for services and projects. Through it, we know the numbers of residents, buildings and other matters, and this matter is important for everyone.” Regarding attending Kirkuk Provincial Council sessions, Majeed said, “The issue of our attendance at Kirkuk Provincial Council sessions is linked to a decision by the Federal Court, which is the final arbiter of the decision. There is a team representing the participants in the Kirkuk administration who say that the formation and contracting of the local government was legal, and there is a team in contrast who say that it is illegal, and the court’s decision is what will decide this matter.” He stressed that “the members of the Democratic Bloc in the provincial council are committed to attending their work in the council and participating in receiving its clients, but they do not participate in the council sessions until the issue is resolved by the Federal Court.” The head of the third branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Kirkuk, Mohammed Kamal, had demanded last Monday to postpone the population census in the province until Article 140 of the Iraqi Constitution is implemented. Kamal said in a press conference attended by Shafaq News Agency, “Preparations for conducting the population census are necessary, but the situation in Kirkuk is different and the governorate is not prepared to conduct it. There are displaced people from Kirkuk in the cities of the Kurdistan Region, and in 1988 the Baathist regime demolished 4,500 Kurdish villages and deported their residents to the governorates of the Kurdistan Region.” Iraq conducted its last population census in 1987, in which all governorates participated, followed by the 1997 census, which was conducted without the participation of the governorates of the Kurdistan Region. Over the past years, the country has relied on approximate statistical figures issued by unofficial institutions and research centers concerned with this matter, before the Ministry of Planning issued estimates in 2022 that the population of Iraq had reached more than 42 million people. The census has been delayed over fears of politicization, and has been opposed by ethnic groups in disputed areas such as the Kurdish, Arab and Turkmen-populated city of Kirkuk, which is home to major oil fields, because it could reveal demographics that could undermine their political ambitions. shafaq.com شفق نيوز وكالة تنشر اخر الاخبار وابرز الاحداث في العراق وكوردستان والعالم لحظة بلحظة

Mawazine News – Baghdad Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani participated in a dialogue session held in New York after midnight on Wednesday, by the American Chamber of Commerce and Al-Monitor, in the presence of an elite group of investors, businessmen, representatives of American companies, and the Iraqi-American Business Council. During the session, His Excellency pointed to the new reality of Iraq, which is witnessing an economic and developmental renaissance in all its sectors, and has also taken great strides in the field of energy investment and associated gas, which had been wasted for years and cost the country losses estimated at billions of dollars, due to the import of gas and oil derivatives. Mr. Al-Sudani stressed that the government has embarked on a series of rapid projects, including the important agreement with Total, which will contribute to increasing oil production and investment in associated gas by about (600) million standard cubic feet, in addition to offering the fifth and sixth rounds appendix, and entering into contracts for oil production and gas investment, indicating that after 2028, Iraq will achieve self-sufficiency in gas, in addition to activating oil derivatives projects, including the strategic Karbala refinery, whose production capacity reaches 140 thousand barrels per day, as well as rehabilitating the Baiji refinery, which was completely destroyed during the battles to liberate Baiji, and its production capacity is 150 thousand barrels per day. The following are the most prominent points made by the Prime Minister during the dialogue session: – When I assumed my duties as head of the government, the investment in associated gas was less than 40 percent, and now the percentage has risen to about 70 percent. – We have finished importing oil derivatives, and we will stop importing gasoline at the beginning of next year, after completing the FCC project in Basra. – We are ready to enter into a partnership with American companies in the oil industry sector. – Our vision is to convert 40% of exported oil into transformation industries, which will give us more benefits than selling crude oil. – Our policy is based on diversifying the contracting parties that invest in our oil and gas fields without specific conditions. – The licensing round procedures are clear and transparent and do not favor or favor one company over another. – Development cannot be achieved without a solid banking sector that operates according to approved international standards, and 95% of financial transfers in Iraqi trade are conducted through reliable banks. – The currency sales window will be closed at the end of this year, and the money laundering office at the Central Bank is operating effectively. – The government has contracted with Ernst & Young to reform the government banking sector, and we have strengthened citizens’ confidence in banks and expanded financial inclusion. – Iraq is currently going through an unprecedented stage of stability and recovery since 2003, which is an opportunity to support the transition from a stage of wars and conflicts to a stage of development and stability. – A stable Iraq in a sensitive region is beneficial to the world, which is what we have witnessed since October 7, as Iraq has maintained a great balance and calm, and we have kept Iraq away from the arena of conflict. / Our security forces have reached an advanced stage of capability and efficiency, and we have started an armament program to enhance their capabilities, and ISIS today does not represent a threat to our security. – We need American small and medium-sized companies to form partnerships with Iraqi companies. – We are working to create job opportunities for young people by activating the private sector or supporting their private projects, through several programs, including the (Riyada) initiative. – The size of the projects granted for investment will provide a large number of jobs, and it is necessary for companies operating in Iraq to open training centers to develop the capabilities of young people. – We stressed to companies operating in the electricity sector the establishment of stations maintenance centers in order to speed up completion and reduce costs. – The government has a clear direction to support the agricultural sector, and farmers and farmers are in a transitional phase to use modern irrigation technologies that we supported by 30%. – We provided loans to workers in the food industries sector of various types, part of which is covered by sovereign guarantees. – The Central Bank has independence and exercises its powers with complete professionalism, and we intend to establish a new bank that adopts the latest technologies. – We invite all companies operating in the field of electronic payment to work in Iraq and we will provide them with all facilities. – We have developed a plan to develop the infrastructure, with allocations of up to 83 billion dollars. mawazin.net ابرز ماجاء في الجلسة الحوارية التي حضرها السوداني في نيويورك ابرز ماجاء في الجلسة الحوارية التي حضرها السوداني في نيويورك

US Treasury praises growth of non-oil economy in Iraq economy Today, 01:31 +A -A Baghdad - WAA The US Treasury Department praised the growth of the non-oil economy in Iraq. A statement by the US Treasury, seen by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that Treasury Secretary Wali Ademo met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss reforming the Iraqi banking sector, financial relations with the United States, and combating illicit financing. He added that "Deputy Minister Ademo congratulated al-Sudani on the significant progress Iraq has made in reforming the banking sector, which has expanded Iraq's international financial connectivity and increased financial inclusion. Ademo also affirmed the Treasury's support for the Central Bank of Iraq and the Prime Minister's reform agenda." He continued: "The Deputy Minister also praised the growth of the non-oil economy in Iraq by 6.0 percent," noting that "the discussion included the steps the Prime Minister is taking to diversify the Iraqi economy away from hydrocarbons." ina.iq الخزانة الأمريكية تشيد بنمو الاقتصاد غير النفطي في العراق INA

US Treasury: Supporters of Al-Sudani’s Reform Agenda Economy News - Baghdad The US Treasury Department confirmed, on Tuesday, its support for Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's reform agenda. The ministry said in a statement, seen by "Al-Eqtisad News", that "Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wali Adeyemo, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss reforming the Iraqi banking sector, financial relations with the United States, and combating illicit financing." The statement added, "The Deputy Secretary of the Treasury congratulated Al-Sudani on the great progress Iraq has made in reforming the banking sector, which has led to expanding Iraq's international financial connectivity and increasing financial inclusion." According to the Treasury statement, Adeyemo affirmed “Treasury’s support for the Central Bank of Iraq and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani’s reform agenda.” The Deputy Treasury Secretary praised the growth of the non-oil economy in Iraq by 6.0 percent, asking about "the steps the Prime Minister is taking to diversify the Iraqi economy from hydrocarbons," according to the US Treasury statement. Earlier on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo and a number of Treasury officials. 09/24/2024

Iraq presents to US Treasury date for abandoning currency auction 2024-09-24 Iraq presents to US Treasury date for abandoning currency auctionAlsumaria News – Economy The Prime Minister informed Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, US Treasury Department, keeps only 5% of remittances Foreign It is not done through the electronic platform,and it will be completed bythe end of this year, then the transition to correspondent banks. He said The office Al-Sudani’s media, in a statement received by Sumaria News, said that Al-Sudani received, yesterday evening, Monday (Baghdad time), the US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, Wally Adeyemo, and a number of officials in the Treasury Department. The meeting witnessed a discussion of bilateral economic relations between the two countries in various vital sectors, a review of the government’s efforts and plans for economic and financial reform, the move towards diversifying the sources of Iraqi output, enhancing development targets, and practical measures implemented in the field of combating money laundering. Al-Sudani stressed that “the government has made great strides in the financial and banking reform file, and 95% of bank transfers have been completed through the electronic platform, and less than 5% remains to be completedby the end of this year, after which the transition to the correspondent banking system will take place, in accordance with the government’s approach and its commitment to raising the capabilities of Iraqi banks, in line with the standards. “GlobalIt meets the needs of the thriving investment environment in Iraq For hispart, Adeyemo praised the “progress being witnessed by Iraq In the field of economic and banking reforms that were achieved in record time, and the state of economic growth that reached a total of about 6%, which enhances the government’s efforts in development, expressing readiness to cooperate and work within a bilateral partnership that serves the interests of economic development,” according to the statement. alsumaria.tv alsumaria.tv اخبار العراق من قناه السومرية العراقية موقع قناة السومرية العراقية يعرض اخر اخبار العراق العاجلة بالاضافة الى أجمل المسلسلات العراقية والبرامج الترفيهية مثل اكوفد واحد وابراج اليوم ومقابلات السومريه ن....

"this requires a comprehensive reform process to create market institutions," indicating that "this enables the banking market to be integrated with the international financial and banking system and become attractive to global banks on a large scale."

Expect to get raped unless DJT is in the White House.

"Why would Obama pick the name renegade for his secret service code name..... In peoples faces the whole time...." Definition of "Renegade" -- A person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles. "an agent who later turns out to be a renegade"

Trade Bank of Iraq announces mechanism for obtaining US dollars for travel purposes abroad Economy |Today, 15:46 | Baghdad Today - Baghdad The Trade Bank of Iraq announced, today, Monday (September 16, 2024), the mechanism for obtaining the dollar currency for the purposes of traveling abroad, while clarifying the requirements that must be met for this purpose. The bank said in a statement received by "Baghdad Today", "The first requirements are a valid Iraqi passport with a valid visa or residency, a civil status ID, a nationality certificate or a unified national card, a residence card, a valid travel ticket, in addition to a pledge not to purchase foreign currency from another party inside Iraq for a period of one month. The traveler must also be of Iraqi nationality and over 18 years of age." The bank explained that "the purchase mechanism is by depositing an amount in Iraqi dinars exclusively at the bank branch, provided that the amount in Iraqi dinars is equivalent to the value of the share of the same amount in dollars allocated for travel, and that the dollar share is received from the outlet of the Trade Bank of Iraq at Baghdad International Airport (Babylon Hall) exclusively and by handing over the deposit slip granted to the customer when he deposited the amount in Iraqi dinars." He added, "The maximum period for depositing before the travel date is three days, and the dollar will not be delivered to the traveler until after completing the travel procedure ( Boarding pass ) and after completing the passport stamping procedures, noting that" the bank's outlet at Baghdad International Airport will be the one designated for the purpose of delivering the travelers' dollar, available throughout the week and for 24 hours a day. baghdadtoday.news المصرف العراقي للتجارة يعلن آلية الحصول على عملة الدولار لأغراض السفر للخارج » وكالة بغداد اليوم الاخبارية بغداد اليوم - بغداد أعلن المصرف العراقي للتجارة، اليوم الإثنين (16 أيلول 2024)، آلية الحصول على عملة الدولار لأغراض السفر للخارج، فيما بيّن المتطلبات الواجب توافرها له....

Am I off base? ......Isn't all this DS Central Bank digital currency stuff, "mark of the beast? Where gubment completely controls every dime of your money? Trying to control you, and taking away your freedoms?

Appreciate it screwball....great stuff!

"set a timetable until the end of this year" Has anyone seen Iraq come in on time ONCE ? Guru Howie says 1/21 - 1/31 /25

So the INTERNATIONAL Dinar with increased value may only be exchanged at Iraqi banks? How does that make sense? Someone also should tell the US Treasury....Chase.....Citi etc. etc.

There's a plan. I can wait till 45's back in....

Kamala Harris plans to tax unrealized gains – What it means Story by Jai Hamid • 2h • 2 min read Kamala Harris is backing a tax plan that’s got a lot of rich people freaking out. The Biden administration wants to start taxing unrealized gains. What’s that? Basically, it’s a tax on money you haven’t even pocketed yet. Let’s say your stock or crypto goes up in value, but you don’t sell. Normally, no taxes, right? But under this plan, you’d pay taxes on those gains anyway. The reaction from the business world, especially the Trump supporters, has been loud and clear. They see this as a direct attack on wealth. Elon Musk, for example, took to X (what used to be Twitter) and threw a jab, warning this plan could lead to “bread lines & ugly shoes.” What exactly is Kamala proposing? Alright, let’s break this down. The tax is aimed squarely at the ultra-wealthy. The goal? Raise money for Kamala’s “opportunity economy” stuff—think things like child tax credits and housing subsidies. It’s all part of a broader Biden administration push to make the rich pay more. But getting this through Congress? That’s going to be a tough battle. Even if Kamala gets a big win in the elections, Capitol Hill isn’t going to just roll over and say, “Sure, let’s do it.” If you’re holding onto Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other cryptocurrency, and it’s been going up in value, you might need to start worrying. This tax could mean coughing up money on gains you haven’t even cashed out yet. Imagine holding onto your crypto, watching it go up, and then having to pay a fat tax bill without selling a single coin. That’s what this could mean. We’re talking about a potential 25% tax on unrealized gains. And if you’re deep into crypto, this could change how you play the game. Some might decide to sell off their assets to avoid getting hit with a future tax bill. Others might hold on tight, hoping for even bigger gains down the road, but still facing the tax consequences. To make matters worse, this could make the crypto market even more volatile. You know how it goes—big news hits, and everyone starts buying or selling like crazy. We could see a lot of that if people start panicking about new taxes.

Thanks for the heads up! I'm going to quit my job today and camp out in line at the bank!! 😶👋

My question .....Is Alaq coming out to the U.S. to meet with the DS ? Which in turn is trying to create government control of Iraq through digital currency? Same as the DS is trying to create in the U.S. ? ( Mark of the beast ). OR......Does 45 truly run the treasury ? And ducks are being put in a row for when the time is right?

They might want to think about doing something before.......DRILL BABY DRILL!

Exactly.........Or deal with Iran appropriately

I swear.... they've been talking about the rehabilitation of the banking system for over a good 15 years or so.

Iraq participates in UNCTAD meetings to join the World Trade Organization 7-20-2024 Iraq participates in UNCTAD meetings to join the World Trade OrganizationAl-Maalouma / Baghdad The Ministry of Trade announced today, Saturday, its participation in the technical meetings of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Istanbul, regarding the accession of Arab countries to the World Trade Organization. The ministry stated, in a statement received by Al-Maalouma Agency, that it “participated in the technical meetings organized by UNCTAD in Istanbul, which will last for two days, to discuss the experiences of Arab countries in joining the World Trade Organization.” The Director General of the Department of Foreign Economic Relations, Riyadh Fakher Al-Hashemi, who represented the Ministry of Trade in these meetings, said, according to the statement, that “the meetings discussed the outcomes of the thirteenth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization, the process of Arab countries’ accession to the organization, and how Iraq can benefit from these experiences in its process of joining. The importance of trade in services in supporting the economies of Arab countries and enhancing their growth was also reviewed.” He stressed that “Iraq’s participation in these technical meetings enhances the experience of the Iraqi negotiating team and pushes it to move forward, and in an accelerated manner, towards achieving full accession to the World Trade Organization, as the exchange of knowledge and experiences gained from these meetings will have a significant positive impact on improving Iraq’s negotiating capabilities and achieving its economic goals.” The statement indicated that “this participation is part of the ongoing efforts made by the Ministry of Trade to strengthen Iraq’s international economic relations and take advantage of the available opportunities to enhance economic and commercial development in the country.” almaalomah.me