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| Mass Layoff Statistics Program |
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| This news release marks the resumption of the Mass Layoff Sta-|
| tistics (MLS) program. It was discontinued as of Dec. 31, 2002, |
| due to a lack of funding. However, funds for the MLS resumption |
| were contained in H.J. Res. 2, the Omnibus Appropriation Bill, |
| signed into law on Feb. 20. |
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