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Marketplace Datebook for Wednesday, April 16, 2014

From the Marketplace Datebook, here’s a look at what’s coming up April 16, 2014:

  • In Washington, the Commerce Department reports on construction of new homes for March.

  • The Federal Reserve releases its latest Beige Book summary of commentary on current economic conditions.

  • “Protecting Your Personal Data: How Law Enforcement Works With the Private Sector to Prevent Cybercrime”: The name of a House field hearing being held in Philadelphia.

  • Actor Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889.

  • And aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867. He and his younger brother, Orville, took flight 36 years later. 

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