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    Fiscal Year 2015 Budget

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On Wednesday, Secretary Perez testified on Capitol Hill about the important work we do at the Labor Department...

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Budgeting for Equality

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Secretary Perez at Shake Shack

Secretary Perez goes to Shake Shack, meeting with employees and CEO Randy Garutti on why a higher minimum wage makes good business sense.