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The Maker Movement makes it to the White House

Michelle Philippe Jun 17, 2014
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The Maker Movement makes it to the White House

Michelle Philippe Jun 17, 2014
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From the Marketplace Datebook, here’s a look at what’s coming up Wednesday, June 18:

In Washington, a Senate Committee discusses “Aggressive E-Cigarette Marketing and Potential Consequences for Youth.”

The Federal Reserve wraps up a two-day meeting on interest rates.

FedEx releases quarterly earnings.

A House subcommittee on Aviation holds a hearing on “Airport Financing and Development.”

And it’s a celebration of tinkerers and their cutting edge tools. Makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs of all ages are at the White House for its first-ever Maker Faire.

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