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Learn What's New What's New in Workforce Investment -October 13, 2004    President's High Growth Job Training Initiative: Department Announces Grant to Automotive Youth Educational Systems   -October 13, 2004    Military Spouse Resource Center Updated; Web Site Provides Access to Education, Training and Employment Resources  -October 8, 2004    ETA Publishes WIA Section 166 Native American Employment and Training Allotments for PY 2004; HUD Publishes NOFA for Community Development Block Grant Program for Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages   -October 4, 2004    Department Announces New Recovery and Employment Initiative for Injured and Wounded Veterans   Topics of Interest -October 14, 2004    HRSA Previews FY 2005 Competitive Grant Offerings; Several Reflect Workforce Development Emphasis in Health Care  -October 14, 2004    Unemployment Insurance: ETA Seeks Extension of Interstate Arrangement for Combining Employment and Wages  -October 14, 2004    LMI Forum Set for October 25 – 27 in Portland, Oregon  -October 13, 2004    ETA Publishes Trade, ATAA and NAFTA-TAA Guidance in October 13 FEDERAL REGISTER  State and Local Activities -October 13, 2004    HHS Awards TANF High Performance Bonuses to 37 States and the District of Columbia  -October 13, 2004    Department Announces National Emergency Grant to Aid Louisiana Workers Affected by Hurricane Ivan   -October 12, 2004    Urban Entrepreneurship Partnership Launches This Week; Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Jacksonville and Kansas City to Serve as Pilots  -October 8, 2004    WIA Waiver Authority Home Page   Research, Laws & Regulations Laws & Regulations Workforce Investment Act (WIA) WIA Reauthorization Update Trade Act of 2002