Week of April 17, 2017
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This week, both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate are in recess for
the commemoration of the Easter and Passover holidays. Federal lawmakers will
return to Washington, DC for legislative business on Monday, April 24, 2017.
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Today and Tuesday, all day, America’s Promise Alliance marks its 20th
anniversary with “Recommit to Kids: The Summit for America’s Future,” in New
York City. The event is hosted by former Secretary of State Colin Powell
and Alma Powell and will honor the progress that has been made in
delivering the Five Promises and salute the champions who have been on the
forefront of seeing that the country’s underserved children are a priority.
During the summit, attendees will hear from former President Bill Clinton who
will deliver the keynote address and former Education Secretary Arne Duncan,
and participate in a panel discussion titled, “Pathways in Learning and
Working,” with Michael Lomax from the United Negro College Fund and Michael
Sorrell from Paul Quinn College.
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Today at 5:00 p.m., Federal Reserve Board of Governors Vice Chairman Stanley
Fischer gives a speech titled, “Monetary Policy Communication,” at Columbia
University’s School of International and Public Affairs in New York City.
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On Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., the Federal Reserve releases its Beige Book. Eight
times a year, the Fed releases its Beige Book, a summary of current economic
conditions for the 12 Federal Reserve Districts based on anecdotal information
gathered through reports from Bank and Branch Directors and interviews with key
business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources.
This information is shared by SASFAA's
Legislative Affairs' Committee and NCHER.
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