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September 25, 2008
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Department of Labor provides nearly $15.9 million to assist Hurricane Ike cleanup and recovery in Texas
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao
Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao

WASHINGTON, September 24 — Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced a $15.9 million grant to help workers impacted by Hurricane Ike stating, "This National Emergency Grant will put several hundred Texans to work helping communities recover from Hurricane Ike damage. This grant will also fund humanitarian assistance such as food, clothing, shelter and other critical aid that Texans affected by the hurricane devastation are in need of."

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Latest Numbers
 
-0.1%

 

Aug 2008
 
 
6.1%

 

Aug 2008
 
 
-84,000(p)

 

Aug 2008
 
 
+$0.07(p)

 

Aug 2008
 
 
-0.9%(p)

 

Aug 2008
 
 
+0.7%

 

2nd Qtr 2008
 
 
+4.3%

 

2nd Qtr 2008
 
 
-3.7%

 

Aug 2008
 
 
493,000

 

September 20, 2008
 
 
462,500

 

September 20, 2008
 
 
$6.55
 
Current
 
(p) preliminary; (c) corrected

 Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao