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 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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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

Labor Department Sues Trustees of Lee Bailey Communications, Inc. Pension Plan For Misusing Plan Assets

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January 11, 2002

Labor Department Resolves Suit Against Erickson Cosmetics President Over Health Plan Violations

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January 11, 2002

Trustee Subject of Department of Labor Orphaned Pension Plan Lawsuit

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January 8, 2002

Labor Department Issues Final Rules to Assist Plan Participants in Obtaining SPDs and other Plan Documents

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January 4, 2002

SAI MED Health Plan Officials Barred From Serving ERISA Plans

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January 4, 2002

Independent Fiduciary Named to Administer Infotex, Ltd. “Orphaned” Pension Plan and Distribute its Assets

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December 31, 2001

National Recycling Institute's Profit Sharing Plan Ordered to be Terminated and Assets Distributed to Participants

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December 28, 2001

Miami Law Firm Must Restore $135,233 to Profit Sharing Plan

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December 27, 2001

U.S. Labor Department Sues Pennsylvania Trucking Company and Executives

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