Article "National entitlements is in Iraq's constitutional rights..." The citizens are going to get a portion of their revenue stream. They have non-oil and oil revenue streams. They call it the HCL.
You can call it what you want, the Hydrocarbon Law, whatever...They haven't been paid...But that's one of their key focuses, national entitlements.
The citizens getting their salaries on time is a national entitlement, no different than the oil revenue streams...customs at the borders...That money is public money. They're going to get a portion of that to some degree. They're also going to get purchasing power...A better quality of life.
FRANK26: "USA CONGRESS UPDATED ON IRAQ".........F26
Al-Sudani informs Congress of Baghdad's support for the Washington-Tehran negotiations.
4/13/2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani informed a delegation from the US Congress on Sunday of the Baghdad government's support for the Washington-Tehran negotiations that began yesterday in the Omani capital, Muscat.
The Prime Minister's media office stated in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that "Al-Sudani received, today, Sunday, a number of members of the US Congress, where they discussed developing bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in various fields."
Al-Sudani, according to the statement, pointed out "the importance of strategic relations with the United States, which benefit the peoples of both friendly countries," noting that "the government welcomes all efforts to consolidate calm in the region, and Iraq's support for meetings and dialogues aimed at ending tensions and establishing security and stability."
He added, "Iraq is moving steadily toward achieving comprehensive development, reforms, and entitlements, most importantly holding legislative elections that will affirm the Iraqi people's commitment, across all spectrums, to the democratic process."
For their part, US Congressmen Michael Baumgartner (Republican Party) and Adam Smith, George Whitesides, Wesley Bell, and Sarah Jacobs (Democratic Party) highlighted the importance of the relationship with Iraq as a key partner in the Middle East. They praised the Iraqi government's successes in development, construction, and reconstruction across various sectors during their visit.
The Omani capital, Muscat, concluded a round of indirect talks on Saturday between delegations from Iran and the United States regarding Tehran's nuclear program. A second round is scheduled to be held next Saturday.
Tehran's delegation to the talks was led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, while Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, headed the US delegation.
The meeting was held in two separate rooms, with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi conveying written messages between the two sides. He noted that the atmosphere was "friendly" and focused on achieving a "fair and binding" agreement.
FIREFLY:Sammy says, If there is a way to mess this [currency reform/increased rate] up Iraq will find the way.
FRANK: All right, All right, but you know what?
If there is a way to fix it, Trump will find a way.
FRANK: Hey Sammy I have a question for you...The fact they are coming out with a digital currency to me tells me there is a new exchange rate because 1310 does not even make sense when you try to calculate it digitally.
FIREFLY: Sammy says for you to consider that if they go digitally it will be related to a fixed rate...so it doesn't have to be raised. But who would do this on a program rate? No one would. No one has.
Going digital will definitely be good for our security and stability.
FRANK26: "MP... YOU SUGGEST WHAT SUDANI HAS ALREADY ACCOMPLISHED!!!"....F26
Who controls the dollar exchange rate now? Arian parliament answers.
4/14/2025
Economy
Member confirmed Finance CommitteeMustafa Al-Karawi Today, Monday, the current controlling factor for the dollar exchange rate is foreign remittances.
Al-Karawi told Sumaria News, “There are still large gaps in this process, and we notice the presence of hard currency in local markets in large quantities that do not match the volume of imported goods.”
He continued, “Foreign remittances and control over auditing... Bills The dollar exchange rate is controlled by the Central Bank, taxes, customs, and border crossings,” he said, noting that “the problem of controlling the volume of imported goods and comparing them with the volume of amounts transferred outside Iraq "It is still going on."
He continued, “We are working to ensure seriousness and find radical solutions to the problem of foreign remittances,” calling for “the need to adopt a new electronic system that manages this process, independent of personal actions.”
Member: Markz what new RV news did you hear from your mainland insiders this week?
MZ: Stream will be shorter today as I head to the airport and back to Puerto Rico today as soon as this stream is finished.
Member: Once 30% of bonds are done it will be our turn – right Mark????
MZ: I did get an update from historic bonds saying last week and the weekend went exceptionally well and they hope to achieve the 30% point this week.
Member: So the RV has begun with bond people being paid? If that's true, Lets all hope we are next.
Member: With bond holders being paid- we should be no more than 14 days away –I would think?
Member: Are we looking before or after Easter for the RV?????
Member: Easter is a 4 day weekend I believe- including Good Friday.
Member: Zimbabwe starting to pay white farmers for 2020 bond settlement agreement
Member: Markets in the green this morning, gold n silver down a bit....
MZ: This one got me excited today “Parliament face a constitutional challenge. Ready laws await vote and fate is in hands of blocs” they are telling us things are ticking down and there is a short time period to make all of these changes before they get into the election cycle. They are telling us to look for a lot of activity. Look for the budget and HCL and lots of agreements. They are setting the stage right now.