The week ahead
- Today
Senate opens debate on bankruptcy bill.
National Governors Assn. members meet with President Bush.
Economic indicators: January personal income, spending and new home sales.
- Tuesday
Senate Finance Committee holds hearing on pension guarantee agency.
Senate Health Committee holds hearings on drug approval process.
U.S. Mint unveils new nickel.
Economic indicators: February ISM manufacturing, vehicle sales.
- Wednesday
Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan testifies before House Budget Committee.
House Government Reform and Education panels hold hearings on pensions.
House Commerce Committee holds separate hearings on telecom regulation and auto emission standards.
- Thursday
President Bush’s tax reform panel holds hearing at George Washington University.
Securities and Exchange Commission meets to consider proposals on credit-rating agencies.
Economic indicators: Fourth-quarter productivity, February ISM service.
- Friday
Economic indicators: February payrolls, unemployment, consumer sentiment.