RSS Feeds from DOL

• DOL National News Releases
• DOL National News Releases en Español
• Speeches, Testimony, and More from the Secretary of Labor
• The Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Labor
• Photo Galleries from the U.S. Department of Labor
• YouTube Video from the U.S. Department of Labor
• Congressional Testimony
• EBSA News Releases
• Links to BLS Latest Numbers RSS Feeds
• Links to OSHA RSS Feeds
• ETA Workforce Investment RSS Feeds

 

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What Is RSS?

RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It's an easy way for you to keep up with news and information that's important to you, and helps you avoid the conventional methods of browsing or searching for information on websites. Now the content you want can be delivered directly to you without cluttering your inbox with e-mail messages. This content is called a "feed."

RSS is written in the Internet coding language known as XML (eXtensible Markup Language), which is why you see RSS buttons commonly labeled with this icon:

What Is an RSS Reader?

An RSS reader is a small software program that collects and displays RSS feeds. It allows you to scan headlines from a number of news sources in a central location.

Where Can I Get an RSS Reader?

Some browsers, such as the current versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari have built in RSS readers. If you're using a browser that doesn't currently support RSS, there are a variety of RSS readers available on the web; some are free to download and others are available for purchase.

How Do I Use RSS Feeds?

The first step is to choose an RSS reader. Each reader has a slightly different way of adding a new feed, also called a "channel." Follow the directions for your reader but, in most cases, here's how it works:

• Click on the link or small XML button near the feed you want. For example, DOL News Release Feeds: News and Features. You'll see a page displaying XML code.
• From your web browser's address bar, copy the URL (Web address). For example, the URL you would copy for DOL News Release Feeds is https://www.dol.gov/rss/news.xml.
• Paste that URL into the "Add New Channel" section of the reader. The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the headlines for you.

What other RSS feeds are available in government?

• The USA.gov website has a list of Government RSS Feeds throughout the federal government.