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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) issued the following statement following the Senate’s confirmation of Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor.

“IRI congratulates Secretary Chavez-DeRemer on her confirmation as President Trump’s Labor Secretary,” said Wayne Chopus, IRI President and CEO. “We look forward to working with her and other Trump Administration officials, Congress, and stakeholders to expand access to workplace retirement plans and facilitate access to protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for Americas’ workers and retirees.”

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