House Committee on Education and Labor
U.S. House of Representatives

Republicans
Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon
Ranking Member

Fiscally responsible reforms for students, workers and retirees.

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Labor Issues

Jobs & Job Training

Worker training and education programs are critical to putting Americans back to work and creating jobs.  Particularly in an uncertain economy, Republicans are committed to a dynamic, results-oriented job training system that will meet workers' needs and help local communities respond to changing labor market conditions.

In 1998, Committee Republicans crafted the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) to give job seekers access to job training services, counseling, and labor market information to help them get back on their feet.  Although the legislation - and the One-Stop Centers it created to streamline job training - have been a success, Republicans recognize that more work is needed.

In the 111th Congress, Republicans will continue pressing for legislation to strengthen and improve America’s job training system even further so states and communities can give workers the training they need to find good jobs. 

Press Releases

Kline Statement on June Employment Report (July 2, 2009)

Kline Blasts Democrats for Blocking Debate on Plan to Expand Green Job Training Opportunities (June 26, 2009)

Republicans Question Administration’s Plan to Restrict Green Job Training Opportunities (June 24, 2009)

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Member Views

Kline op-ed at Townhall.com: Democrats' Health Care "Reform": The Next Job Killer (July 10, 2009)

McKeon op-ed at FlashReport.org: Economic Recovery Depends on Energy Solutions (May 30, 2008)

McKeon op-ed on TCSDaily.com: Regulation, Litigation, and Taxation (December 18, 2007)

Fact Sheets

Where Are The Jobs This Labor Day, Mr. President? (July 30, 2009)

Bill Summary: Rewarding Achievement and Incentivizing Successful Employees – the RAISE Act (June 8, 2009)

MYTH vs. FACT: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (January 5, 2009)

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Dear Colleagues

Department of Labor Briefing on Workforce Investment Opportunities under the Recovery Act (April 29, 2009)

Wall Street Journal Says, "the losers would be current and future employees" (January 9, 2009)

Broad Coalition Opposes Trial Lawyer Giveaway (January 8, 2009)

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Left Turns

What do you call a stimulus that doesn’t stimulate jobs? (July 9, 2009)

Card Check Controversy: Even Democrats are Split (December 19, 2008)

Another Day, Another Blocked Energy Vote (July 24, 2008)

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Floor Statements

McKeon Statement: Consideration of S. 181, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 (January 27, 2009)

McKeon Statement: Consideration of H.R. 11, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (January 9, 2009)

McKeon Statement: Consideration of H.R. 12, the Paycheck Fairness Act (January 9, 2009)

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Committee Statements

Kline Statement: Rules Committee Meeting on H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (June 25, 2009)

Price Statement: "Green Jobs and Their Role In Our Economic Recovery" (March 31, 2009)

McKeon Statement: “Building on Economic Recovery Package: Creating and Preserving Jobs in America” (October 24, 2008)

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