Government Publishes Transparency Notice With Zero Actual Information
Published Date: 1/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is holding a closed meeting on January 14, 2025, to discuss important legal matters like subpoenas, lawsuits, and discrimination complaints. This meeting is private, so the public can’t watch or listen in. If you want info, you can call or email the Commission before or after the meeting.
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