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October

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on September employment numbers - 08-1404-NAT - [10/03/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces $3.8 million grant to assist workers affected by automotive layoffs in southern Wisconsin - 08-1403-CHI - [10/02/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces grant exceeding $500,000 to assist trade-affected workers in Oregon - 08-1400-SEA - [10/02/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [10/02/2008]

• ILAB News Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards more than $58 million to eliminate exploitive child labor around the world - 08-1352-NAT - [10/01/2007]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor distributes $34 million to states for Trade Adjustment Assistance - 08-1377-DAL - [10/01/2008]

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September

• OSHA News Release: U.S. Labor Department awards $6.7 million in safety and health training grants - 08-1378-NAT - [09/30/2008]

• ESA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor issues union transparency final rule - 08-1375-NAT - [09/30/2008]

• ESA News Release: U.S. Labor Department takes legal action against Houston-based CEMEX to secure more than $5 million in overtime wages - 08-1264-DAL - [09/25/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [09/25/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces nearly $15.9 million grant in aid to Texas for recovery from Hurricane Ike - 08-1350-DAL - [09/24/2008]

• MSHA News Release: Mining operations recognized for outstanding safety records - 08-1332-NAT - [09/24/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after hurricane hits Texas and Louisiana - 08-1346-NAT - [09/22/2008]

• OSHA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA sets public hearing on personal protective equipment and employee training requirements - 08-1339-NAT - [09/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department Web site assists hurricane victims in locating employee benefit plan sponsors - 08-1355-NAT - [09/18/2008]

• OSHA News Release: OSHA to issue proposed cranes and derricks construction standard - 08-1326-NAT - [09/18/2008]

• ESA News Release: U.S. Labor Department’s Office of Labor-Management Standards announces August criminal enforcement data - 08-1330-NAT - [09/18/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [09/18/2008]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor establishes alliance with U.S. Business Leadership Network to promote employment of workers with disabilities nationwide -08-1239-NAT - [09/17/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor official testifies before Senate committee on fee disclosures for 401(k)-type plans - 08-1323-NAT - [09/17/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor releases nearly $2.6 million to assist trade-affected workers in Kentucky - 08-1260-NAT - [09/15/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory Council working groups to hold teleconference Sept. 29 - 08-1268-NAT - [09/15/2008]

• OASAM News Release: GovBenefits.gov Web site wins Government Computer News Award - 08-1256-NAT - [09/15/2008]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA further improves effectiveness of mine rescue teams - 08-1307-NAT - [09/15/2008]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA to collect $342,000 in fines from Darby Mine - 08-1297-ATL - [09/11/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [09/11/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces nearly $10.4 million grant to assist Indiana workers affected by recreational vehicle industry layoffs - 08-1295-CHI - [09/10/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor grants $2 million to Newark, N.J., to build on successes under President’s Prisoner Re-entry Initiative - 08-1255-NAT - [09/09/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces more than $22 million in aid to Louisiana for recovery from Hurricane Gustav - 08-1263-NAT - [09/09/2008]

• OSHA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA releases public service announcements promoting safe cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Gustav - 08-1275-NAT - [09/05/2008]

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on August employment numbers - 08-1266-NAT - [09/05/2008]

• OASP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces Drug-Free Work Week 2008 will take place Oct. 20 through 26 - 08-1167-NAT - [09/04/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration deploys assets to respond to Gustav and the hurricane season - 08-1259-NAT - [09/04/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [09/04/2008]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA refers issues relating to Crandall Canyon Mine to U.S. attorney for District of Utah - 08-1254-NAT - [09/03/2008]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Department of Labor and Major League Baseball launch ‘PITCH’ campaign to encourage businesses to hire people with disabilities -08-1239-NAT - [09/02/2008]

• OSHA News Release: U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA offers assistance for Hurricane Gustav cleanup and recovery - 08-1249-ATL - [09/02/2008]

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August

• OSHA News Release: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on U.S. Department of Labor’s risk assessment procedures published in Federal Register - 08-1242-NAT - [08/29/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [08/28/2008]

• ILAB News Release: U.S. Labor Department issues seventh annual report on worst forms of child labor in trade beneficiary countries - 08-1226-NAT - [08/27/2007]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department settlement provides $5 million in restitution for Pennsylvania builders health plan and reforms plan operations - 08-1227-PHI - [08/27/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces nearly $441,000 grant to assist Iowa workers affected by motor home industry layoffs - 08-1218-DEN - [08/26/2008]

• ESA News Release: U.S. Labor Department Office of Labor-Management Standards on cusp of 900 criminal convictions for decade - 08-1221-NAT - [08/26/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces $20 million in aid to Florida for recovery from Tropical Storm Fay - 08-1214-ATL - [08/25/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department proposes rules on investment advice exemption for 401(k) plans and IRAs - 08-1195-NAT - [08/21/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [08/21/2008]

• VETS News Release: U.S. Department of Labor initiative aids employment of veterans with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder - 08-1157-NAT - [08/20/2008]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao applauds Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report showing decline in worker fatalities - 08-1197-NAT - [08/20/2008]

• OSHA News Release: OSHA proposes clarification of requirements for personal protective equipment and training - 08-1186-NAT - [08/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor's ERISA Advisory Council sets September 2008 meetings - 08-1150-NAT - [08/19/2008]

• VETS News Release: U.S. Department of Labor requests comments on proposed rules for priority of service for veterans - 08-1169-NAT - [08/15/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [08/14/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces $7.4 million grant to help Texas clean up and recover from Hurricane Dolly - 1159-DAL - [08/13/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards $250,000 to Idaho to establish regional strategic plan in panhandle - 1126-SEA - [08/07/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [08/07/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces grant exceeding $758,000 to assist trade-affected workers in Massachusetts - 1125-BOS - [08/04/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards $250,000 to develop strategic economic growth plans for western Kentucky - 1061-ATL - [08/04/2008]

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on July employment numbers - 08-1115-NAT - [08/01/2008]

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July

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [07/31/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department and SEC to share information protecting retirement and investments of American workers - 08-1051-NAT - [07/29/2008]

• OSHA News Release: Federal OSHA issues third largest fine in history following sugar refinery explosion - 08-1018-NAT - [07/25/2008]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA levies $1.85 million in fines for Crandall Canyon Mine disaster - 08-1032-NAT - [07/24/2008]

• ESA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces two new initiatives aimed at promoting hiring of veterans and applicants with disabilities - 08-1025-NAT - [07/24/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [07/24/2008]

• ESA News Release: Federal minimum wage to increase to $6.55 on July 24 - 08-1024-NAT - [07/23/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor announces $10 million in grants to train workers for skilled trade careers in the energy industry - 08-958-NAT - [07/22/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department proposes regulations to improve disclosure of fees and expenses to workers with 401(k)–type benefit plans - 08-0991-NAT - [07/22/2008]

• ODEP News Release: ‘America’s People, America’s Talent... America’s Strength!’ is 2008 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme -08-0993-NAT - [07/22/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor funds additional YouthBuild projects - 08-957-NAT - [07/21/2008]

• OSHA News Release: U.S. Labor Department’s OSHA recognizes Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Pearl River, N.Y., as 2,000th worksite in prestigious Voluntary Protection Program - 08-1000-NEW - [07/21/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department sues to restore more than $3.4 million to pay unpaid health claims of Texas benefit fund - 08-0987-SAN - [07/17/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor presents 2008 Recognition of Excellence awards - 08-963-NAT - [07/17/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [07/17/2008]

• MSHA News Release: Mine rescuers to test their skills in MSHA simulated mine emergency - 08-0965-NAT - [07/14/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [07/10/2008]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao challenges Wall Street to help women plan for secure retirement at Wi$eUp conference in New York City - 08-0927-NEW - [07/09/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor initiates supervised recruitment of permanent labor certification applications filed by immigration law firm - 08-955-NAT - [07/08/2008]

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on June employment numbers - 08-0935-NAT - [07/03/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [07/03/2008]

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June

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces winners of $17 million competition to assist dislocated workers - 08-920-NAT - [06/30/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor sends Iowa balance of $17 million National Emergency Grant for flood and tornado recovery - 08-917-KAN - [06/30/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards $49.5 million to improve education and career opportunities for high school students - 08-916-NAT - [06/30/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department obtains court approval of settlement restoring $2.2 million to Delphi Corp. retirement plan - 08-0763-CHI - [06/30/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces $3.5 million to help Illinois clean up and recover from severe storms and flooding - 08-906-CHI - [06/27/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department solicits nominations for 2009 ERISA Advisory Council - 08-0870-NAT - [06/27/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory Council schedules meetings for July 2008 - 08-0866-NAT - [06/27/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces nearly $855,000 grant to assist trade-affected workers in Oregon - 08-881-SEA - [06/26/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department testifies before House Ways and Means subcommittee about employer-sponsored individual retirement arrangements - 08-0882-NAT - [06/23/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [06/26/2008]

• VETS News Release: 19,000 veterans to benefit from nearly $30 million in job training grants from U.S. Department of Labor - 08-0862-NAT - [06/25/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces grant exceeding $3.5 million to assist dislocated airline workers in Indiana - 08-864-CHI - [06/23/2008]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Department resources available for Midwest flood recovery - 08-0848-NAT - [06/19/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces $2.4 million grant to help Indiana cleanup and recovery from severe storms and flooding - 08-828-NAT - [06/19/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards $250,000 to assist with regional economic growth plans for southeast Nebraska - 08-829-KAN - [06/19/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces nearly $390,000 grant to assist workers affected by closure of Hawaii’s Molokai Ranch - 08-827-SAN - [06/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after severe weather hits Colorado - 08-0841-DEN - [06/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after severe weather hits Maine - 08-0844-BOS - [06/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after severe weather hits Georgia and Mississippi - 08-0842-ATL - [06/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after severe weather hits Missouri and Iowa - 08-0845-KAN - [06/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after severe weather hits Indiana and Wisconsin - 08-0846-CHI - [06/19/2008]

• EBSA News Release: U.S. Labor Department extends annual reports deadline after severe weather hits Arkansas and Oklahoma - 08-0843-DAL - [06/19/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [06/19/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces more than $1.9 million to aid Arkansas’ recovery and cleanup from multiple weather-related disasters - 08-826-NAT - [06/18/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor giving $17 million to Iowa to aid recovery from flooding and tornadoes - 08-813-KAN - [06/18/2008]

• MSHA News Release: MSHA puts 16 mine operators on notice for potential pattern of violations - 08-0794-NAT - [06/17/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces grant of more than $2.4 million to assist North Carolina workers dislocated from the auto industry - 08-814-PHI - [06/17/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces grant of more than $12.4 million to assist workers from multiple companies in Pennsylvania - 08-815-PHI - [06/17/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces grant exceeding $317,000 to assist trade-affected workers in Maine - 08-0797-BOS - [06/16/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards $250,000 grant to develop economic strategies on Long Island - 08-0799-NEW - [06/13/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor awards $250,000 grant to Upper Peninsula region to establish long-term economic development plans - 08-0798-CHI - [06/13/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [06/12/2008]

• OPA News Release: U.S. Labor Department’s Job Corps culinary students from 5 states and D.C. to compete for ‘iron chef’ title at the 2008 culinary arts expo in Philadelphia - 08-0748-PHI - [06/06/2008]

• OPA News Release: Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on May employment numbers - 08-0785-NAT - [06/06/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces $6.6 million grant to assist Michigan auto workers - 08-0773-NAT - [06/05/2008]

• ETA News Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report [06/05/2008]

• ODEP News Release: U.S. Labor Department’s ‘Transforming the American Workplace: A 21st Century Vision’ summit sets stage for disability employment -08-0753-NAT - [06/03/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor announces more than $5.2 million to assist dislocated airline workers in Hawaii - 08-0749-NAT - [06/02/2008]

• ETA News Release: U.S. Department of Labor auditing all permanent labor certification applications filed by major immigration law firm - 08-0752-NAT - [06/02/2008]