MONDAY, August 21
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Congress remains in recess this week. Senate lawmakers return Tuesday, Sept. 5; the House comes back Wednesday, Sept. 6.
TUESDAY, August 22
*Sterling Software's Commerce Institute, which does training in electronic data interchange, is holding a one-day course to help financial professionals understand EDI and financial EDI. At the Radisson Hotel and Suites, 160 E. Huron St., Chicago. Registration is $75, but there is a group discount for companies registering three or more attendees. Call 800- 299-4031, extension 140.
The Federal Open Market Committee meets in closed session to discuss interest rate policy. Federal Reserve, 20th and C Streets NW, Washington. Call 202-452-3204.
WEDNESDAY, August 23
*The Alabama Bankers Association is holding a three-day consumer compliance seminar. The program qualifies for continuing-education credit toward the compliance certification programs of the American Bankers Association and the Bank Administration Institute. The seminar will be held at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham. Call 334-834-1890 or fax 334-834-4443
The Federal Reserve Board holds a public meeting to debate changes to the consumer leasing and risk-based capital rules. 10 a.m. at the Fed, 20th and C Streets NW, Washington. Call 202-452-3204.
FRIDAY, August 25
*The Federal Reserve Board releases the minutes from the July 5 and 6 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee. 4 p.m. at the Fed, 20th and C Streets NW, Washington. Call 202-452-3207
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