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Today, the House passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to help more workers save and prepare for retirement.
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Foxx Readout on Parental Rights Roundtable

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable discussion on the importance of protecting parental rights.
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Looman: Department of Labor training seminars and compliance 'critical to creating good jobs and supporting responsible employers'

The U.S. Department of Labor is offering online seminars to educate federal employers on prevailing wage requirements.
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Chairman Scott: Biden Budget Outlines a Brighter Future for America

Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after President Biden released a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2023.
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Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions publishes 31 press releases in March

There were 31 press releases published by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in March.
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Committee Democrats Applaud Administration’s Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals

This week, Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C.
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Education and Labor committee referred to newly introduced bill H.R.7345 on March 31

This bill is sponsored by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard.
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Labor Department discusses Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses on March 30

The US Labor Department published a three page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Labor Department publishes notice on March 30

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Notice published by Labor Department on March 30

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
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Foxx Reacts to Democrats’ Introduction of Workforce Development Bill

News Release: Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) reacted to the Democrats’ introduction of workforce development legislation...
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Foxx Opposes Democrats’ Radical Drug Price Control Scheme

News Release: Today, Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) gave the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 6833, the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which imposes socialist drug controls, worsens the root problem of high insulin prices, and raises the cost of health care coverage for millions of Americans.
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Foxx, Burr Request Longer Public Comment Period on Davis-Bacon Wage Rate Proposal

News Release: Today, House Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Republican Leader Richard Burr (R-NC) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Walsh regarding the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) Davis-Bacon wage rates.
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US Department of Labor recovers $106K in wages, damages for 37 underpaid employees of Erie, Niagara County restaurants

News Release: BUFFALO, NY - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recovered $106,623 in back wages and liquidated damages for 37 cashiers and cooks employed at three Pita Gourmet locations in Erie and Niagara counties after its investigation found the operator paid some employees cash off the books, paid straight time for overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek and failed to combine hours worked by employees at multiple locations.
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Yang: New directive 'is an important measure that will help employers address and prevent pay inequality'

The U.S. Department of Labor is releasing a directive to promote raising awareness for contractors to identify barriers to equal pay.
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Foxx Joins GOP Committee Leaders to Raise Concerns on Biden Admin Directing Federal Agencies to Engage in Voting Access & Registration Activities

Foxx Joins GOP Committee Leaders to Raise Concerns on Biden Admin Directing Federal Agencies to Engage in Voting Access & Registration Activities
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House Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Secure Retirement

The House passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to help more workers save and prepare for retirement.
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Foxx on Strengthening America’s Retirement System

Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022 (H.R.
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Foxx is Holding Biden's Labor Agencies Accountable

It is part of Congress’ duty to provide oversight of the executive branch; Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) takes this duty seriously.
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