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US Department of Labor seeks public comment on proposed changes to help states’ improve unemployment insurance processing, other services
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US Department of Labor finds Illinois contractor exposed roofing workers to deadly fall hazards twice in 10 days at separate job sites

US Department of Labor finds Illinois contractor exposed roofing workers to deadly fall hazards twice in 10 days at separate job sites
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Foxx: The Education Department Continues Its COVID Masquerade

Foxx: The Education Department Continues Its COVID Masquerade
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Senator Murray Statement on Kentucky and Florida’s Unconstitutional Abortion Bans

Senator Murray Statement on Kentucky and Florida’s Unconstitutional Abortion Bans
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Chairman Scott Congratulates Kurt Russell, 2022 National Teacher of the Year

Chairman Scott Congratulates Kurt Russell, 2022 National Teacher of the Year
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Chairman Scott Statement on Education Department Plan to Support Student Loan Borrowers in Income-Driven Repayment

Chairman Scott Statement on Education Department Plan to Support Student Loan Borrowers in Income-Driven Repayment
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Foxx: Biden’s Anti-Charter School Stance is Very Concerning

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a comment letter to the Department of Education expressing concern over its proposed rule regarding the charter school programs (CSP) grants, which sends a hostile message to charter schools and supporters of educational freedom.
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How politicians on Education and Labor Committee dealt with bills on April 18

There was activity on one bill related to the Education and Labor Committee on April 18.
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Walsh: Program 'continuing our long-term work towards a heat illness rule'

Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh highlighted the department’s efforts to protect workers from heat-related workplace hazards during a tour of a treatment facility operated by the Spanish Fort Water System, an Alabama water utility company.
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Courts orders Lancaster healthcare agency to pay more than $1.15M in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigation

Courts orders Lancaster healthcare agency to pay more than $1.15M in back wages, damages after US Department of Labor investigation
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Ocean County landscaping company ordered to pay $220K in back wages, civil penalties after federal investigation, administrative law judge decision, order

Ocean County landscaping company ordered to pay $220K in back wages, civil penalties after federal investigation, administrative law judge decision, order
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US Department of Labor announces leadership, new members to advisory council on employee welfare, pension benefit plans for 2022

US Department of Labor announces leadership, new members to advisory council on employee welfare, pension benefit plans for 2022
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US Department of Labor cites Clearwater construction contractor after fatal incident on the Pinellas Gateway Express project

US Department of Labor cites Clearwater construction contractor after fatal incident on the Pinellas Gateway Express project
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US Department of Labor places El Paso metal fabricator in Severe Violator Program after 10th incident in 5 years

US Department of Labor places El Paso metal fabricator in Severe Violator Program after 10th incident in 5 years
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US Department of Labor, Puget Sound Shipbuilders Association renew alliance to promote worker safety

US Department of Labor, Puget Sound Shipbuilders Association renew alliance to promote worker safety
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US Department of Labor, AGC of South Dakota sign alliance to educate workers, employers on construction’s deadly hazards

US Department of Labor, AGC of South Dakota sign alliance to educate workers, employers on construction’s deadly hazards
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US Department of Labor cites roofing and siding contractor for willfully exposing employees to fall hazards at Hampden, Maine worksite

US Department of Labor cites roofing and siding contractor for willfully exposing employees to fall hazards at Hampden, Maine worksite
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Secretary Walsh tours Alabama’s Spanish Fort Water System, discusses department’s efforts to protect workers from heat-related hazards

Secretary Walsh tours Alabama’s Spanish Fort Water System, discusses department’s efforts to protect workers from heat-related hazards
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Foxx, McHenry Question CFPB, FSA Heads About Collusion on Student Loans

Foxx, McHenry Question CFPB, FSA Heads About Collusion on Student Loans
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Foxx: Biden’s Anti-Charter School Stance is Very Concerning

Foxx: Biden’s Anti-Charter School Stance is Very Concerning
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