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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 552. Deputy Secretary; appointment; duties
There is established in the Department of Labor the office of
Deputy Secretary of Labor, which shall be filled by appointment by
the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
The Deputy Secretary shall perform such duties as may be prescribed
by the Secretary of Labor or required by law. The Deputy Secretary
shall (1) in case of the death, resignation, or removal from office
of the Secretary, perform the duties of the Secretary until a
successor is appointed, and (2) in case of the absence or sickness
of the Secretary, perform the duties of the Secretary until such
absence or sickness shall terminate.
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