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Apprenticeships, Not College, Can Help Reduce Unemployment
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Foxx, Burr Question Radical Activist Group’s Influence on Education Department

Foxx, Burr Question Radical Activist Group’s Influence on Education Department
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House Passes Keep Kids Fed Act

House Passes Keep Kids Fed Act
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Fulcher Calls on USDA to End the “Permanent Pandemic” Policies

Fulcher Calls on USDA to End the “Permanent Pandemic” Policies
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Foxx Statement on Biden’s Proposed Title IX Regulations

Foxx Statement on Biden’s Proposed Title IX Regulations
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It Erases Women

It Erases Women
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Walsh: DOL to administer TAA benefits 'until the last worker leaves'

A federal assistance program that has supported displaced workers since 1974 expired on July 1 and re-authorization of the program depends on Congress.
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US Department of Labor investigation recovers $126K for 95 Indiana home healthcare workers after employer fails to pay travel time

News Release: FORT WAYNE, IN - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has found an Indiana provider of home healthcare services violated federal law when it failed to pay workers for time spent driving between clients’ homes, leading to the department’s recovery of $126,162 in back wages for 95 workers.
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Court injunction prohibits Virginia healthcare provider from obstructing federal investigation, retaliating against employees who cooperate

News Release: NORFOLK, VA - The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia has issued a preliminary injunction against a Chesapeake home healthcare provider to prevent the employer from obstructing a U.S. Department of Labor investigation, retaliating against employees who cooperate with investigators and demanding kickbacks of back wages assessed by the department’s Wage and Hour Division.
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Statement by US Secretary of Labor Walsh on June Jobs Report

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh issued the following statement on the June 2022 Employment Situation Report:
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DOL's Lewis: Employers' failures 'hurt workers and their families'

More than 200 security professionals in Indianapolis received over $370,000 in back wages and damages as a result of an investigation by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor.
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At Spokane Planned Parenthood, Senator Murray Highlights Post-Roe Health Care Crises Caused By Republicans

At Spokane Planned Parenthood, Senator Murray Highlights Post-Roe Health Care Crises Caused By Republicans
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Murray Applauds Biden Administration’s Rule to Strengthen Pension Relief She Secured In American Recue Plan

Murray Applauds Biden Administration’s Rule to Strengthen Pension Relief She Secured In American Recue Plan
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Senator Murray, WA Abortion Providers Push To Protect Abortion Access in Post-Roe America

Senator Murray, WA Abortion Providers Push To Protect Abortion Access in Post-Roe America
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Following Push From Murray, Biden Administration Puts Insurers on Notice For Failing to Cover Birth Control As Required By Law

Following Push From Murray, Biden Administration Puts Insurers on Notice For Failing to Cover Birth Control As Required By Law
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Murray, Democrats Push Biden for “Bold Action” to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America

Murray, Democrats Push Biden for “Bold Action” to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America
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Senator Murray Announces HELP Hearing On Abortion and Reproductive Health Care Post-Roe

Senator Murray Announces HELP Hearing On Abortion and Reproductive Health Care Post-Roe
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Senator Burr Statement on Biden Administration’s Proposed Reversal of Due Process Protections in Title IX Rule

Senator Burr Statement on Biden Administration’s Proposed Reversal of Due Process Protections in Title IX Rule
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Senators Burr, Brown Introduce Bill to Enhance Seniors’ Access to Diagnostic Laboratory Services

Senators Burr, Brown Introduce Bill to Enhance Seniors’ Access to Diagnostic Laboratory Services
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Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Funding Bill

Appropriations Committee Approves Fiscal Year 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Funding Bill
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