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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 622. Education and research program; recommendation to Congress
(a) The Secretary of Labor shall undertake studies and provide
information to labor unions, management, and the general public
concerning the needs and abilities of older workers, and their
potentials for continued employment and contribution to the
economy. In order to achieve the purposes of this chapter, the
Secretary of Labor shall carry on a continuing program of education
and information, under which he may, among other measures -
(1) undertake research, and promote research, with a view to
reducing barriers to the employment of older persons, and the
promotion of measures for utilizing their skills;
(2) publish and otherwise make available to employers,
professional societies, the various media of communication, and
other interested persons the findings of studies and other
materials for the promotion of employment;
(3) foster through the public employment service system and
through cooperative effort the development of facilities of
public and private agencies for expanding the opportunities and
potentials of older persons;
(4) sponsor and assist State and community informational and
educational programs.
(b) Not later than six months after the effective date of this
chapter, the Secretary shall recommend to the Congress any measures
he may deem desirable to change the lower or upper age limits set
forth in section 631 of this title.
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