Elaine Chao Quotes
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There are more class-action complaints against companies over overtime pay than there are about harassment.
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We are going to try to find you. We have teams of people canvassing neighborhoods and visiting churches and relief centers.
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The country has been patient, we have been patient, but now ordinary Americans are being seriously harmed by this dispute.
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We hope that the Congress will act speedily.
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Those who come forward will not be offered an automatic pass to citizenship and should be expected to pay a substantial fine or penalty to participate in the temporary program.
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The fast-growing hospitality industry is very much in need of skilled workers. Thousands of workers will benefit from the outreach, English literacy and occupational skills.
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It is a wonderful statement about who we are as Americans.
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We are very focused on the fact that people do not have a paycheck at this point. We want to get money into their pockets so they can make their own decisions on what they want to do.
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We feel a pathway to citizenship would reward illegal activity, ... Amnesty encourages further illegal immigration.
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Given the rest of the economic news, including the fact that GDP growth is positive, inflation is still low, jobless claims are still moving downward and temporary services are firming up, that means the recovery continues, and we hope it will continue in a more robust fashion.
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But what will happen -- and I have seen this in previous catastrophes and hurricanes -- there is a bright spot in that new jobs do get created.
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Today, men and women in uniform ... work so hard on our behalf to protect our freedom (and) our liberty. As they give their best for us, we want to be there for them, ... The good news for returning veterans is that the demand for skilled talent is very strong.
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This has been an across-the-board gain, ... All that (data) bodes for increased hiring.
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These are strong numbers, but they are not conclusive numbers.
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These grants will help the economic redevelopment of this region by building the pool of skilled workers necessary to attract new industries.
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Workers in these temporary jobs will be involved in the provision of food, shelter and other services to fellow Mississippians.
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I think this concern about a jobless recovery at this point is a bit premature,
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The President-elect has outlined a clear vision to transform our country’s infrastructure, accelerate economic growth and productivity, and create good paying jobs across the country. I am honored to be nominated by the President-elect to serve my beloved country as Transportation Secretary.
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I have seen this in previous catastrophes and hurricanes ? there is a bright spot in that new jobs do get created.
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Our intention is to clarify and modernize overtime pay rules.
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Federal contractors should be model employers in treating all job applicants equitably, ... I am pleased that this settlement will result in 141 women getting jobs and compensation for others who were subjected to an unlawful hiring process.
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I think it's important to take a look behind the numbers, ... As the economy gains steam and people gain confidence about their job prospects they will declare themselves back in the job market and the unemployment rate may increase. That's I think what we're seeing today.
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These numbers show more fully the impact of the attacks of Sept. 11 on our country, ... We had been anticipating these numbers.
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Many Enron employees lost 70 percent to 90 percent of their retirement assets after the company indicated that it would re-state profit reports.