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February 7, 2002

U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Announces 2002 Retirement Saver Summit Agenda

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February 6, 2002

Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Says Americans Deserve Choice, Confidence and Control in Retirement Security

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WASHINGTON –U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao today testified before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, outlining the President's proposal to protect workers' retirement security.

"The President's proposal will help those saving for retirement by giving workers more choice, confidence and control over their retirement plans," said Chao.

February 6, 2002

Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Says Americans Deserve Choice, Confidence and Control in Retirement SecurityPlan Provides Investment Advice, Changes Rules On Blackout Periods

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February 5, 2002

Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Delegates To 2002 Retirement Saver Summit

WASHINGTON--Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced the 200 appointed delegates to the 2002 National Summit on Retirement Savings scheduled to take place February 27 - March 1, 2002 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.

"The SAVER Summit is a unique opportunity to encourage Americans to save and plan for the future," Chao stated. "It is my privilege today to announce the distinguished group of delegates appointed to the 2002 SAVER Summit. Their knowledge and experience will ensure a meaningful discussion of an issue that is vital to our nation.

January 24, 2002

Agencies Release Year 2001 Form 5500 and Form 5500-EZ

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January 23, 2002

Labor Department Sues Hennepin County Financial Group For Failing to Forward Employees’ Withholdings to Pension Plan

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January 18, 2002

Labor Department Sues Northfield, Illinois 401(k) Trustee For Misusing Pension Assets

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Chicago, Illinois - A Northfield, Illinois, company and its 401(k) plan trustee were sued by the U.S. Department of Labor for failing to segregate and remit $8,669.04 in employee contributions to the plan, which also is owed lost opportunity costs.

January 14, 2002