The week ahead

Today

President Bush releases 2007 budget proposal.

United Auto Workers political action convention at Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.

Walt Disney Co. issues quarterly report.

Tuesday

Senate Budget and Finance committees hearings on president’s budget.

Wednesday

House Budget Committee hearings on the president’s budget.

Finance Committee holds hearing on Medicare drug benefit.

Thursday

House Government Reform Committee hearing on U.S. economic competitiveness.

Progressive Policy Institute hosts forum on information technology in the health care industry.

Marriott International issues quarterly report.

Friday

Federal Communications Commission meets to discuss cable competition.

Economic indicators: December trade balance.