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 Do you have a question about the Federal government that you can't 
get answered? Been playing phone tag with too many representitives?
Not sure where to even begin? Here are some phone numbers to various
Federal Information Centers. These are regional, but if you are in
a state not listed, call (301) 722-9000. Or try one of the out of
state numbers, and see what you get.  Don't forget business hours,
they do work for the government. <g>

 There is a special number for use of TDD/TTY, (Telecommunications
Devices for the Deaf), from anywhere in the US: 800-326-2996 

Alabama -- 800-366-2998              Minnesota -- 800-366-2998        
                                                                     
Alaska -- 800 729-8003               Missouri -- 800-735-8004         
                                      St. Louis (ONLY) 800-366-2998  
Arizona -- 800-359-3997                                              
                                     Nebraska -- 800-735-8004        
Arkansas -- 800-366-2998              Omaha (ONLY) 800-366-2998      
                                                                     
California -- 800-726-4995           New Jersey -- 800 347-1997      
                                                                     
Colorado -- 800-359-3997             New Mexico -- 800-359-3997      
                                                                     
Connecticut -- 800-347-1997          New York -- 800-347-1997        
                                                                     
Florida -- 800-347-1997              North Carolina -- 800-347-1997  
                                                                     
Georgia -- 800-347-1997              Ohio -- 800-347-1997            
                                                                     
Hawaii -- 800-733-5996               Oklahoma -- 800-366-2998        
                                                                     
Illinois -- 800-366-2998             Oregon -- 800-726-4995          
                                                                     
Indiana -- 800-366-2998              Pennsylvania -- 800-347-1997    
Indianapolis -- 800-347-1997                                         
                                     Rhode Island -- 800-347-1997    
Iowa -- 800-735-8004                                                 
                                     Tennesse -- 800-366-2998        
Kansas -- 800-735-8004                Chattanooga 800-347-1997       
                                                                     
Kentucky -- 800-347-1997             Texas -- 800-366-2998           
                                                                     
Louisiana -- 800-366-2998            Utah -- 800-359-3997            
                                                                     
Maryland -- 800-347-1997             Virginia -- 800-347-1997        
                                                                     
Massachusetts -- 800-347-1997        Washington -- 800-726-4995      
                                                                     
Michigan -- 800-347-1997             Wisconsin -- 800-366-2998       
                               
  If your're a tad paranoid, just call an out of state number. 
But, these people are trained to assist you, and can point you
to the specific department you need to get an answer to your question.
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  Need a copy of your credit report? If you have been declined credit
because of a report, contact the reporting agency. They will provide
a copy of the report free of charge, as required by law. If you are
just interested, here are some sources, however there will be a fee
involved. But, if you are planning on a major purchase, a home or a
new car, it will be worth your time and expense to check your credit
prior to attempting the purchase.

Equifax Credit Information Services      TRW Consumer Assistance Center
Wildwood Plaza,                          PO Box 749029,
7200 Windy Hill, Suite 500               Dallas, TX 75374-9029
Marietta, GA 30067                       Phone: 800-392-1122
Phone: 800-685-1111

Trans Union Consumer Relations           Local Credit Bureaus
25249 Country Club Blvd.,                 (They should be listed in
PO Box 7000                                the yellow pages under:
North Olmstead, OH 44070                   Credit Reporting Agencies or
(216) 779-7200                               Credit Bureaus.)
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  Need to get a copy of your medical information file:
  
  Medical Informaiton Bureau (MIB)
  PO Box 105,
  Essex Station,
  Boston, MA 02112
  Phone: (617) 426-3660

  If the originating insurance company believes there is sensitive
medical information recorded on your file, the company may require
the MIB to send your medical file only to your doctor.
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  Are you being inundated with junk mail and telemarketers calling
you every day? You can have your name and number removed from many
of the marketing lists. The Direct Marketing Association and its
members want happy customers, and are willing to work with you.
They will be happy to remove your name and address from their 
marketing lists. Contact them through the following addresses:

   Mail Preference Service               Telephone Preference Service
   Direct Marketing Association    or    Direct Marketing Association
   PO Box 9008,                          PO Box 9015,
   Farmingdale, NY 11735                 Farmingdale, NY 11735
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