February 22, 2002

Labor Department Sues Louisiana Executives For Misusing Pension Assets Of Health Care Firm

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February 22, 2002

Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan To Address Retirement Savings Summit

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February 21, 2002

Secretary Of Labor Elaine L. Chao Hosts 2002 Saver Summit - Major Speeches Will Be Available Via Webcast

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February 14, 2002

Wisconsin Plan Trustee to Forfeit Own Account to Repay Plan for Misusing Profit-Sharing Assets

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February 13, 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.

February 13, 2002

Labor Secretary Chao Announces Agreement To Replace Enron Pension Plan Officials

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WASHINGTON—Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced that an independent fiduciary will be appointed to replace Enron Corporation’s Administrative Committees, whose members currently serve as fiduciary of the company’s three retirement plans.

February 13, 2002

Labor Secretary Chao Announces Agreement To Replace Enron Pension Plan Officials

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February 12, 2002

Dallas Executives Barred From Managing Benefit Plans Under Labor Department Court Order

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February 11, 2002

Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces New Toll Free Number

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WASHINGTON--Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announced this week the activation of a new Toll Free Participant and Compliance Assistance Number, 1-866-275-7922, to make it easier for workers and employers to get help with questions regarding their retirement and health benefit plans.

February 11, 2002

Statement from Ann Combs, Assistant Secretary for the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration

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February 11, 2002

Labor Department Finalizes Exemption For Plans Engaging In Securities Cross-Trades

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February 11, 2002

Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces New Toll Free Number

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February 8, 2002

Nevada Court Freezes Assets of Health Associations And Principals of Employers Mutual

San Francisco, California - The assets of Carson City-based Employers Mutual, LLC, affiliated associations and their principals were frozen and the appointment of the independent fiduciary to the health plans was extended under a preliminary injunction granted February 1, 2002, by a Reno, Nevada federal court. The health plan provides benefits to more than 22,000 participants and beneficiaries nationwide.

February 7, 2002

Labor Department Sues Colorado Trustee For Failure To Make Timely Plan Deposit

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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 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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