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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) issued a statement regarding Senate confirmation of Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor.

“IRI congratulates Secretary Sonderling on his confirmation as President Trump’s Labor Secretary,” said Wayne Chopus, IRI President and CEO. “We look forward to continuing to work with Secretary Sonderling and the Department of Labor, along with other Trump Administration officials, Congress, and stakeholders, to expand access to workplace retirement plans and facilitate access to protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for America’s workers and retirees.”

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