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January 11, 1999
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by Kathleen Ohlson

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(IDG) -- Citizens feeling nervous about the year 2000 will be able to call a toll-free hot line for the latest information about the infamous computer problem, according to a statement released by President Clinton's Council on Year 2000 Conversion.

The hot line, 1-888-USA-4-Y2K, will offer information provided by government agencies, companies and industry groups on areas such as telecommunications, banking, government programs and household products, the council said.

Prerecorded information will cover most common topics and be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, the agency said. In addition, information specialists will staff the hot line from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.