From the Marketplace Datebook, here’s an extended look at what’s coming up the week of May 12, 2014:
In Washington, a look at the nation’s balance sheet. The Treasury Department is scheduled to release its monthly statement for April.
Here’s a tourist opportunity. The Washington Monument reopens to the public. It’s been undergoing repairs for earthquake damage since August 2011.
On Tuesday, the Commerce Department reports on retail sales for April.
National Police Week continues with a candlelight vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
The Senate Budget Committee discusses, “Expanding Economic Opportunity for Women and Families.
And America will be spending some late nights with him in the future. Stephen Colbert turns 50.
That brings us to Wednesday. The Labor Department releases the Producer Price Index for April.
And thanks to him you are now obligated to publicly acknowledge the birthdays of people you may hardly know. Mark Zuckerberg turns 30.
On Thursday the Federal Reserve releases its monthly report on industrial production.
Friday is the anniversary of the first Academy Awards ceremony held in 1929. “Wings” took top honors for best picture, the only silent film to do so.
And put your high heels in your backpack for your daily commute. Friday is Bike to Work Day.
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