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Release Date: 06/28/2001
Release
Number: 1-29
Contact Name: Sharon Morrissey
Phone Number: 202.219.8921 |
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Washington, DC - The three working groups of the
Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans have scheduled
extended hearings on July 17 and 18 in Conference Room N-5437 at the U.S.
Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210. |
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On July 17, a joint session is set for two of the
working groups - Increasing Pension Coverage and Preparing for Retirement. It
was decided to hold a combined meeting on the topics because the working groups
invited many of the same industry experts to appear as witnesses. The session
will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until approximately 4:00 p.m. |
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On July 18, the Working Group on Challenges to the
Employment-Based Healthcare System will hold a hearing from 9:30 a.m. until
approximately 2:00 p.m. |
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All three working groups anticipate completion of
their reports and/or recommendations to the Secretary of Labor by the close of
the Council's year on November 14, at which time a full meeting of the Advisory
Council is scheduled. |
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The ERISA Advisory Council consists of 15 members,
appointed to staggered three-year terms by the Secretary to advise on policies
and regulations affecting employee benefit plans offered by private sector
employers. The members represent the general public, employer and employee
organizations and the fields of insurance, corporate trust, investment
management and advisors, accounting and actuarial services |
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request. Call 202.693.7773 or TTY 202.693.7775. |
