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Uncovering and Fighting Policies That Destroy Jobs

VIDEO RELEASE: Committee Republicans Raise Constitutional Objections to President's "Recess" Appointments
Feb 10, 2012 - This week, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce examined President Obama’s decision to make so-called recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), even though the Senate was not in recess. As Chairman John Kline (R-MN) noted during Tuesday’s hearing, the president’... More

Hearing Examines Consequences of Excessive Federal Regulations and Spending
Feb 1, 2012 - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today held a hearing entitled, “Expanding Opportunities for Job Creation.” The hearing examined ongoing challenges affecting the strength of the American workforce, the need for smarter federal regulatory policies... More

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Governors Snyder and Malloy to Testify on Policies to Promote Job Creation
Jan 30, 2012 - On Wednesday, February 1 at 10:00 a.m., the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing entitled “Expanding Opportunities for Job Creation.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Over the last year, t... More

Committee Announces Hearing to Examine Unprecedented NLRB Recess Appointments
Jan 25, 2012 - House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) today announced a hearing to examine President Obama’s so-called recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The hearing, entitled “The NLRB Recess Appointments: Implications for America’s Workers and Employ... More

Kline Responds to State of the Union Address
Jan 24, 2012 - House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address: “President Obama’s inauguration was a historic day of hope for America. At the time, I expressed a desire shared by many for Washington t... More

What Can We Expect from Obama's New NLRB?
Jan 11, 2012 - This week, President Obama’s controversial recess appointments took their seats at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). A great deal of legal uncertainty is attached to these appointments and any future action the new board may take. While some question the constitutional implications of these... More

House Republicans Investigate President’s Controversial Recess Appointments
Jan 9, 2012 - Last week, the Obama administration once again put politics ahead of the American people by announcing three recess appointees to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) at a time when the U.S. Senate was not actually in recess. As the Wall Street Journal proclaimed: Eager to pick a fight with Con... More

Kline Discusses NLRB Recess Appointments on Bill Bennett’s “Morning in America” Radio Show
Jan 5, 2012 - U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) today appeared on Bill Bennett’s “Morning in America” radio program to discuss the president’s decision to appoint three new members to the National Labor Relations Board without Senate approval. “The National Labor Relat... More

Kline Statement on NLRB's Final Ambush Election Rule
Dec 21, 2011 - U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) final ambush election rule: “Ignoring the will of Congress and objections raised by countless organizations representing workers and employers, th... More

Kline and Roe Renew and Expand Request for Documents Related to NLRB Boeing Complaint
Dec 16, 2011 - Dear Acting General Counsel Solomon: We write to renew and expand our request for documents and communications relating to your complaint against The Boeing Company (Boeing). While the case has been closed, immediate congressional oversight is necessary to settle a number of unresolved issues regar... More

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