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Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009

Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009. Eileen Barone. SESSION OVERVIEW. The sense of Congress, as it applies to the TAA program;

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Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009

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  1. Trade and Globalization Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009 Eileen Barone

  2. SESSION OVERVIEW The sense of Congress, as it applies to the TAA program; “ the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Agriculture should apply the provisions of with the utmost regard for the interests of workers, firms, communities, and farmers petitioning for benefits”. Comparing the Act of 2002 to 2009.

  3. HIGHLIGHTS AND OVERVIEW • This Amendment revamps the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program and reauthorizes it through 12/31/2010. • Expands coverage to service sector workers and public agencies. • Expands training options including deadlines to enroll. • Expands the Trade Readjustment Allowance (TRA) (cash assistance) as well as affords the trade participant additional options. • Doubles the training funds from $220M to $575M.

  4. GROUP ELIGIBILITY

  5. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  6. TRAINING FUNDS AND DEADLINES

  7. WAIVER

  8. Health Coverage Tax Credit

  9. Trade Readjustment Allowance

  10. REEMPLOYMENT TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE

  11. JOB SEARCH ALLOWANCERELOCATION ALLOWANCE

  12. SERVICE DELIVERY

  13. TRADE MONITORING & DATA COLLECTION

  14. TRADE FOR COMMUNITIES

  15. TRADE OFFICE

  16. I would like to hear from you. • I touched on many of the changes, I am sure you have many questions. • Questions? • Comments? Eileen M. Barone Barone.eileen@dol.gov (215) 861-5237 www.doleta.gov/tradeact rev. 5/18/09

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