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***MEDIA ADVISORY*** THIS WEEK: Committee to Mark Up Activities Report, Examine Impact of Voluntary Protection Programs on Workplace Safety
Jun 26, 2012 - This week House Education and the Workforce Committee business includes a full committee markup and a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing. Both the markup and hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. On Wednesday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m., the committee, chair... More

Kline Seeks Information on Health and Safety of MSHA Personnel
May 14, 2012 - Dear Assistant Secretary Main: I respectfully request information and documents relating to the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) injury and illness rates for MSHA personnel. The safety and health of MSHA personnel, as well as all workers, is of the utmost importan... More

Kline Seeks Information Concerning Advance Notice of Mine Safety Inspections
Apr 27, 2012 - I respectfully request information and documents relating to the Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) efforts to stop advanced notice of a mine inspection. Under the Mine Act, “any person who gives advance notice of any inspection to be conducted under [the Mine Safet... More

Kline Statement on Anniversary of Upper Big Branch Tragedy
Apr 5, 2012 - U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement on the two year anniversary of the Upper Big Branch mining disaster: “Two years ago, the people of Montcoal, West Virginia suffered a horrific loss as the worst mining disaster in four decad... More

Hearing Examines Lessons of Upper Big Branch Tragedy and Ways to Improve Mine Safety
Mar 27, 2012 - The House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today held a hearing entitled, “Learning from the Upper Big Branch Tragedy.” The hearing examined the findings of numerous investigations and reviews related to the 2010 mining disaster in Montcoal, West Virginia ... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Learning from the Upper Big Branch Tragedy"
Mar 27, 2012 - On April 5, 2010, the people of Montcoal, West Virginia suffered a tragic loss. Around three o’clock in the afternoon, workers completing their shift at the Upper Big Branch mine felt a strong blast of wind hit their backs. It was a chilling warning that a violent explosion was tearing through the m... More

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** TOMORROW: Committee to Examine Massey Negligence and Enforcement Failures at Upper Big Branch Mine
Mar 26, 2012 - On Tuesday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing entitled “Learning from the Upper Big Branch Tragedy.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building. On April 5, 2010, ... More

Kline Statement: Hearing on "Reviewing the President's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Proposal for the U.S. Department of Labor"
Mar 21, 2012 - Good morning, Secretary Solis. Thank you for being with us today to discuss the policies and priorities of the Department of Labor. On February 13, President Obama released his fourth budget proposal since taking office. The Associated Press reported the fiscal year 2013 budget blueprint “[takes] a ... More

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Secretary Solis to Discuss Labor Department's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget and Policy Priorities
Mar 19, 2012 - On Wednesday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing entitled “Reviewing the President’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Proposal for the U.S. Department of Labor.” The hearing will take place in room 2175 of th... More

Kline, Walberg Statements on Internal Review of MSHA Actions at Upper Big Branch Mine
Mar 6, 2012 - U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) issued the following statements today on the internal review of the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) actions surrounding the 2010 Upper B... More

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