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TANF

Department of Labor Announces Meetings on Workforce Investment Act and TANF Reauthorization

In the March 11, 2002, Washington Watch, an announcement was included regarding the Department of Labor (DOL) asking for comments on linkages between the Workforce Investment Act and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. DOL has now announced several forums during March and April on the same topic.

Forum Schedule

  • April 17, Washington, DC: 9:30 AM – 1 PM, USDOL Auditorium, 200 Constitution Avenue NW
  • April 17, Los Angeles, CA: 1-4 PM, Sheraton Gateway Hotel – Los Angeles Airport, 6101 West Century Boulevard, (310)642-1111. To reserve a guest room, call 800-325-3535 for “US Dept of Labor/WIA Reauthorization Forum” by Friday, April 12.
  • April 18, Philadelphia, PA: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Holiday Inn Independence Mall, 400 Arch Street, (215)923-8660.
  • April 22, Worcester, MA: 10 AM – 1 PM, Crowne Plaza Hotel Worcester, 10 Lincoln Square, (508)791-1600. If you need to stay at a hotel on April 21, call 800-628-4240 as soon as possible to reserve a room.
  • April 23, Concord, NH: 10 AM – 1 PM, Courtyard by Marriott, Crappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Avenue, (603)225-0303. If you will need a hotel room for April 22, call 888-236-2427 as soon as possible to reserve a room.
  • April 25, New York, NY: 10 AM - 1PM., Loews Metropolitan Hotel, 569 Lexington Ave., (212) 752-7000. To reserve a guest room, call (800) 836-6471 for "US Dept of Labor/WIA" by Mon. April 1.
  • April 30, Kansas City, MO: 8:30 – 11:30 AM Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W. 12th Street, 816-421-6800.
  • April 30, Dallas, TX: 1-4 PM, Hilton Dallas/Park Cities, 5954 Luther Lane, (214) 368-0400. To reserve a guest room, call (800) HILTONS for “Dept. of Labor” by Monday, April 15.

Register online for the meeting or Print out a form and Fax it to TATC at (202)408-8308.

Questions? Send an e-mail or call TATC at (202) 408-8282.

Please register at least 7 days before the Forum. On-site registrations are welcome, but we strongly encourage pre-registration. Note that attendees may also register to speak on-site, but pre-registered speakers will be scheduled to speak first.