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 The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. Text over image of Board seal.
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*  Request for comment on proposal for Reserve Banks to withdraw from noncash collection service

*  Agencies provide consumer information on avoiding overdraft and bounced-check fees

*  Speech by Governor Bernanke on international monetary reform and capital freedom

*  Civil money penalty against AmSouth Bank of Birmingham

*  Comment letter on SEC's proposed broker rules for banks

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Last Update: October 14, 2004

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Protecting Yourself from Overdraft and Bounced-Check Fees
Explains courtesy overdraft-protection, or bounce coverage, plans, and the costs involved

Check 21
Frequently asked questions about Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act

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Chairman's Financial Education Initiative (on the Federal Reserve Education web site)
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