Ishimaru, 51, was confirmed to a second term as an EEOC commissioner at the end of 2007, and President Obama named him acting chairman a ...
Established: 1965
Address: 131 M St. NE, Washington, DC 20507
Phone: 202-663-4900
2009 Budget: $344 million
Employment: 2,195
Web Site: www.eeoc.gov
Functions: The EEOC investigates charges of job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age. The commission is responsible for the federal sector employment discrimination program. It also provides funding and support to state and local agencies dealing with fair employment practices, and conducts outreach and training programs.
