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DIARY - Today in Washington - March 4

Mon Mar 3, 2008 3:50pm EST

March 4

All TIMES IN EST/GMT

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Council of Economic Advisers member-nominated Donald Marron speaks on the economic outlook to the National Association for Business Economics, 0800/1300.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks on mortgage disclosure to the Independent Community Bankers of America national convention, 0900/1400.

Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez speaks on the importance of open markets and trade agreements to America's workers, farmers and businesses before the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference, 0945/1445.

Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on the "Energy Information Administration Adminstrator Guy Caruso testifies on the EIA's revised energy outlook, 1000/1500.

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Donald Kohn testifies to the Senate Banking Committee on the condition of the banking system, 1000/1500

Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman participates in a discussion at the 2008 Washington International Renewable Energy Conference. 1100/1600

Treasury Dept. holds weekly sale of 4-week bills, 1300/1800

Federal Reserve Goveror Frederic Mishkin speaks on the economic outlook to the National Association for Business Economics, 1300/1800.

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