Is There a Productivity Miracle?
Following opening remarks by secretary Chao, panelists talked about recent gains in business productivity, the causes of the gains and their impact on the economy, as well as the relationshi…
88 viewsFollowing opening remarks by secretary Chao, panelists talked about recent gains in business productivity, the causes of the gains and their impact on the economy, as well as the relationshi…
88 viewsMr. Greenspan talked about the role of productivity in the U.S. economy. Among the topics he addressed were the relation between inflation and productivity, the impact of competitive pressur…
59 viewsParticipants talked about productivity and the state of the U.S. economy. Among the issues they addressed were introducing technology to increase efficiency, cost reductions, the state of co…
90 viewsEducators, chief executive officers, and labor union officials talked about education, job training, and proposals affecting the nation’s workforce. This discussion was part of the Presi…
293 viewsJustin Dart, a disability rights advocate, died June 22 at age 71. On the 12th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Mrs. Dart, family and friends hosted a celebration ho…
3,862 viewsElaine Chao congratulated the graduates of Campbellsville University on their accomplishments. She spoke with pride about the state of Kentucky, the future of the university, future of the g…
70 viewsSecretary Elaine Chao talked about worker protection and regulations that do not penalize small businesses.
42 viewsThe Council of the Americas held a summit on the Economic Development in the Western Hemisphere.
57 viewsThe Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing on workplace injuries. Labor Secretary Elaine Chao testified before the committee, chaired by Senator Edward Kenned…
103 viewsPresident Bush called on senators to consider proposed legislation to open more federal program to religious charities. He asked those in the audience to assist his efforts by lobbying membe…
83 viewsOfficials talked to reporters about their report on the state of the Social Security Trust Fund. The report recommended reforms in order to ensure the future of the Social Security program. …
66 viewsParticipants talked about women in business, entrepreneurship, investment in business ventures, and federal programs designed to help businesswomen. At various points questions from the audi…
172 viewsSecretary Chao spoke about the contributions of women in the workforce and her personal experiences working in Washington. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience.
91 viewsSecretary Chao testified about the implications of the Enron financial collapse for the security of workers' retirement funds. Among the issues she addressed were laws governing retirement a…
181 viewsTreasury Secretary Paul O’Neill spoke to reporters about efforts to improve retirement savings protections. He also commented on President Bush’s 2002 budget priorities.
42 viewsIn an effort to get support for the president’s economic stimulus proposals, Cabinet secretaries talked about the administration’s priorities for helping unemployed workers and spark economi…
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