The Presdient began his day wth his security and economic brieifngs. He then met with his senior advisors . He then met with econmic regulators. The President then spoe presetning the Administrations plans for comprehensive finacial reforms. The plans would regulate for the first time Hedge Funds and other non banking financial institutions. He also called for the establishment of a agency to protect consumers.. Remarks

The President then met with the Secretary of Housing andn Urban Development.

Late in the afternoon the President signed an excutive order providing federal benefits for non married partners.