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November 2004

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On October Unemployment Numbers [11/05/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $1 Million In Funding for Scholarship Fund Benefiting Families of Fallen Officers [11/01/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Assumes Responsibility For a New Energy Workers’ Compensation Program [11/01/2004]

October 2004

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces Seven States Selected to Participate in a Test of Personal Reemployment Accounts [10/29/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $200,000 Grant to Girl Scouts of the USA to Educate Young Women About Career Opportunities in the Automotive Industry Grant is Part of $6.3 Million Automotive Industry Initiative [10/29/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $136,000 Grant To Train Hispanic Workers for Careers in the Automotive Industry Grant Is Part of $6.3 Million for Automotive Industry Training [10/29/2004]

• OPA News Release: MSHA, Kentucky Kickoff Anti-Drug and Alcohol Abuse Initiative “Keeping America’s Mines Drug- and Alcohol-Free” is New Program’s Theme [10/28/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Highlights Job Opportunities in Florida’s Growing High Tech Industries [10/27/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Record Number of College Students with Disabilities Placed In Summer Federal Jobs, U.S. Labor Secretary Chao Announces [10/27/2004]

• VETS News Release: President’s National Hire Veterans Committee Expands Nationwide Communications Campaign [10/26/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $2.2 Million to Train Missouri Workers for Jobs in the Growing Construction Industry [10/25/2004]

• Mortgage Bankers Association and DOL Establish Partnership To Promote Awareness of Employment Laws[10/25/2004]

• Nine Honorees Receive Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao's New Freedom Initiative Award Recognizing Achievements On Behalf Of People With Disabilities [10/25/2004]

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On September State and Regional Unemployment Numbers [10/22/2004]

• EBSA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Stronger Retirement, Health Benefit Security for American Workers [10/21/2004]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $10.4 Million to Aid Pennsylvania Workers Affected by Recent Hurricane-Related Floods [10/21/2004]

• VETS News Release: Secretary Elaine L. Chao Reminds Employers of Responsibility To Rehire Returning Military Reservists and National Guard Troops [10/20/2004]

• ILAB News Release: U.S. Labor Department Awards $18.65 Million in Grants in FY 2004 To Battle Adult and Child Trafficking Around the World [10/20/2004]

• ILAB News Release: U.S. Labor Department Awards $9 Million Grant to International Labor Organization to Fight HIV/AIDS in the Workplace [10/20/2004]

• Women's Bureau News Release: National Women’s Leadership Summit Showcases Benefits of Partnerships, Mentoring [10/20/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Kicks Off 6th Annual Disability Mentoring Day [10/20/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Announces $24.2 Million Advanced Manufacturing Initiative [10/19/2004]

• MSHA News Release: Mine Safety and Health Contract Awarded to West Virginia Firm [10/19/2004]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA, State of West Virginia Join Forces To Enhance Mine Safety and Health [10/19/2004]

• OASAM News Release: GovBenefits.gov Joins Aaron, Ruth and Bonds by Scoring 712 Benefit Programs [10/18/2004]

• ODEP News Release: DisabilityInfo.Gov Celebrates Second Year of Operation With Almost 3.5 Million Visitors [10/15/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces 2004 Labor Hall of Fame Inductees [10/13/2004]

• MSHA News Release: Mine Safety and Health Administration Celebrates 25 Years of Success with Publication on Agency’s History [10/13/2004]

• VETS News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Lauds 10th Anniversary of Law Protecting Jobs of National Guard and Reserve Service Members [10/13/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $700,000 in Funding to Aid Louisiana Workers Affected by Hurricane Ivan [10/12/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Signs Drug-Free Workplace Alliance Agreement With Four International Labor Unions [10/12/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Hosts Second Opportunity Conference for Asian Pacific American and Hispanic American Communities [10/12/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Recognized By Police Sergeants Union of NYPD [10/08/2004]

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On September Unemployment Numbers [10/08/2004]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces Additional $25 Million for Florida Hurricane Relief Efforts [10/07/2004]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA Warns Mine Operators to Focus on Winter Hazards [10/06/2004]

• U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $7.5 Million in Funding to Aid Alabama Workers Affected by Hurricane Ivan [10/05/2004]

• MSHA News Release: Mine Safety and Health Administration Is Hiring in Your Neighborhood! [10/04/2004]

• VETS News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Launches First Phase of New Recovery and Employment Initiative for Injured and Wounded Veterans [10/04/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Labor Secretary Chao Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Address Chronic Homelessness among People with Disabilities [10/04/2004]

• ILAB News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $23 Million In Grants to World Vision and Catholic Relief Services [10/04/2004]

• ILAB News Release: United States Provides over $110 Million in Grants to Fight Exploitive Child Labor Around the World [10/01/2004]

• ODEP News Release: Human Service Agencies in States Selected for U.S. Labor Department Training/ Technical Assistance Programs for People with Disabilities [10/01/2004]

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September 2004

• OPA News Release: Labor Department Named One of Greater Washington Region’s Best Workplaces for Commuters [09/30/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Grant of Nearly $4.3 Million to Train and Recruit Workers for Construction Industry Careers [09/30/2004]

• VETS News Release: Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Awards $3.5 Million in Grants to Help Two Key Groups in Nation’s Homeless Population [09/30/2004]

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao On National Employer Support of the Guard And Reserve Week [09/30/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Recognizes Job Corps' 40th Anniversary [09/29/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao, Attorney General John Ashcroft Sign Agreement Improving Job Protection for Returning Guardsmen, Reservists [09/29/2004]

• OPA News Release: Labor Department Releases $28.4 Million to States to Help Workers Affected by Trade [09/29/2004]

• OPA News Release: Trinational Occupational Safety and Health Working Group [09/28/2004]

• OPA News Release: MSHA, BCOA and the NMA Act to Improve Miner Health and Safety [09/28/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $4.9 Million in Grants to Train Workers for Careers in Geospatial Industry [09/28/2004]

• MSHA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration Recognizes Mining Operations for Safety Achievements [09/28/2004]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Labor Department Head of Employment and Training Meets with Mining Executives to Address Industry Challenges [09/27/2004]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Unveils $6.3 Million Automotive Industry Initiative [09/27/2004]

• 21CW News Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Renews Department's Commitment to Women Entrepreneurs [09/27/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Launches $9 Million Test of Personal Reemployment Accounts in up to Nine States [09/24/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Highlights Benefits in Employing Older Americans: AARP Awards Ceremony Recognizes Best Employers [09/24/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $10 Million Grant to Aid N.C. Workers Affected by Hurricane-Related Damage [09/23/2004]

• ESA Press Release: Wachovia Corporation Agrees to Pay $5.5 Million to Women for Compensation Discrimination [09/23/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Addresses National Conference on Offender Reentry: Department’s Emphasis on Ready4Work Program [09/22/2004]

• ETA Press Release: Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $1 Million Grant For Ohio Department of Job and Family Services [09/22/2004]

• OSHA Press Release: Statement of Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health John Henshaw on New Workplace Fatality Data [09/22/2004] Lea este communicado de prensa en español

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao joins in Launch of "Operation Career Front" with Home Depot [09/21/2004]

• OPA Press Release: New Overtime Security Rule Strengthens and Protects Workers’ Rights and Wages - Public Service Announcement [09/21/2004]

• VETS Press Release: Labor Department to Post Draft Regulations for Law that Safeguards Guard and Reserve Members' Jobs and Benefits [09/20/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Labor Department Head of Employment and Training Honors Skilled Trades Workers at the Cardinals–Diamondbacks Game: Event highlights the “Skills to Build America’s Future” Initiative [09/18/2004]

• WB Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau Announces Release of “How To” Manual and Archives for Science and Technology Mentoring [09/16/2004]

• OSHA Press Release: U.S. Labor Department Awards more than $10.5 Million in Grants for Safety and Health Training Programs [09/16/2004]

• ODEP Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Awards $2.4 Million in Telework Grants to People and Veterans with Disabilities: Minneapolis, Minn., Richmond, Va., and Bridgeport, Conn. Receive Telework Grants [09/16/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $1.5 Million National Emergency Grant to Aid Dislocated Workers in Oregon [09/15/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor Announces $1.4 Million Grant to Train Youth in Massachusetts for Careers in Biotechnology: Grant is Part of $17.2 Million for Biotechnology Industry Training under the President's High Growth Job Training Initiative [09/15/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Regarding New Survey Showing How Americans Balance Work, Family [09/15/2004]

• VETS Press Release: Labor Department Official Presents $293,100 Check to St. Patrick Center to Help Homeless Veterans Find Jobs: Faith-based Group Last Year Helped 160 Find Jobs [09/15/2004]

• ETA Press Release: Labor Department Awards States $18.6 Million to Continue Unemployment Insurance System Improvements [09/15/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Labor Department and Express Personnel Services Form National Business Partnership: Public-Private Collaboration Seeks to Match Employment Opportunities with Job Seekers [09/14/2004]

• ESA Press Release: Statement from the U.S. Department of Labor on the Overtime Security Rules Still In Effect [09/10/2004]

• OPA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Receives Community Leadership Award From Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund [09/10/2004]

• ESA Press Release: Statement from the U.S. Department of Labor on the Obey Amendment to the FY 2005 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill [09/09/2004]

• ETA Press Release: National Head of Employment and Training Celebrates Labor Day By Honoring Skilled Trades Workers and Cheering the Pirates [09/06/2004]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor Releases Report on State of the Workforce on Labor Day: Opportunities, Challenges Facing America's Workforce; Department of Labor Report Available Online [09/06/2004]

• OASP Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Continues Compliance Outreach Launches Additional New Tool for the Overtime Security Rule [09/03/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on August Unemployment Numbers [09/03/2004]

• OSHA Press Release: Ergonomics Guidelines Announced for Poultry Processing Industry: OSHA’s industry-specific guidelines focus on practical solutions [09/02/2004]

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August 2004

• OPA Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Files Friend of the Court Brief Supporting Low-Wage Worker [08/31/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Equal Employment Advisory Council and U.S. Department of Labor Establish Partnership to Promote Awareness of Labor Laws [08/27/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Statement of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao: “Association Health Plans Needed to Ensure More Americans Have Access to Affordable Health Insurance” [08/26/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Janitorial Firm Pays $1.9 Million in Back Wages for Overtime: U.S. Department of Labor Reaches Agreement with Contractor for Target Stores [08/25/2004]

• OASAM Press Release: Website Offers Parents, School Officials Back-to-School Benefits Information [08/24/2004]

• ETA Press Release: Jobs and Other Assistance Available for Workers Dislocated By Florida Storms [08/24/2004]

• OSHA Press Release: OSHA on the Ground in Florida and Assisting Workers Involved in Hurricane Cleanup and Recovery Operations: Public Service Announcement Video Available [08/23/2004]

• OSHA Press Release: OSHA Publishes Final Rule on Whistleblower Procedures under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 [08/23/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Restoring Overtime Security for Millions of Working Americans: The Department of Labor’s New Overtime Security Rules in Effect Today [08/23/2004]; En Español

• OPA Press Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on July State and Regional Unemployment Numbers [08/20/2004]

• ESA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Addresses Fraternal Order of Police in Warren, Mich.: Labor Secretary Highlights Benefits of New Overtime Security Rule for First Responders [08/19/2004]

• ESA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Addresses Fraternal Order of Police in Willoughby, Ohio: Labor Secretary Highlights Benefits of New Overtime Security Rule for First Responders [08/18/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Labor Department Announces Assistance for Military Returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Locations [08/18/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces $50 Million in Funding to Aid Florida Workers Affected by Hurricane Charley, Tropical Storm Bonnie, Tours Devastated Areas [08/18/2004]

• OSHA Press Release: OSHA Offers Technical Assistance for Workers Involved in Cleanup and Recovery Operations from Hurricane Charley [08/18/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces More than $230,000 In Aid for Dislocated Workers in Oregon [08/17/2004]

• EBSA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Agreement with United Airlines to Appoint Independent Fiduciary to Manage Pension Plans [08/17/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Announces $2 Million in Funding to Aid Dislocated California Workers [08/16/2004]

• ETA Press Release: Labor Department Announces over $5.8 Million to States to Partner with Faith-Based and Community Organizations [08/16/2004]

• ETA Press Release: Labor Official Addresses the Importance of Training Hispanic Workers for Careers in Growing Industries [08/11/2004]

• OPA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Addresses Fraternal Order of Police State Convention in Pittsburgh: Labor Secretary Underscores the Benefits of the New Overtime Security Rule for First Responders [08/10/2004]

• OPA Press Release: U.S. Department of Labor Unveils E-mail Subscription Service: Website Users Can Receive Automatic E-mail Updates [08/10/2004]

• OPA Press Release: U.S. Labor Department Achieves Highest OMB Rating for Budget and Performance Integration: Labor’s “Green” Rating is for Progress on President’s Management Agenda Scorecard [08/06/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on July Unemployment Numbers [08/06/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $3.1 Million Grant for At-Risk Native American Youth [08/04/2004]

• EBSA Press Release: Labor Department Removes Plumbers’ Union Pension Fund Trustees, Collects $10.98 Million for Worker Retirement [08/03/2004]

• ETA Press Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Tours New Orleans Job Training Facility [08/03/2004]

• OPA Press Release: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) and DOL Establish Partnership to Promote Awareness of Labor Laws [08/03/2004]

• OPA Press Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Discusses Job Growth, Aid for Workers at Louisiana Economic Forum [08/03/2004]