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Kline Welcomes New Members and Announces Subcommittee Chairs

| Posted in Press Releases

Rep. John Kline (R-MN), chairman-designate of the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement today welcoming new Republican members to the panel and announcing the selection of subcommittee chairs for the 112th Congress: “A positive vision for our classrooms and workplaces is essential to America’s economic competitiveness and long-term success. I am pleased to welcom... Read more »

Members Query GAO on Revisions to Proprietary Colleges Report

| Posted in Press Releases

A bipartisan group of six lawmakers today released a letter sent to Acting U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro seeking answers about controversial revisions to an August 2010 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report critical of recruiting practices at proprietary colleges and universities. The revisions to the GAO report were released on November 30, 2010, and included major changes to ... Read more »

Kline Applauds Judicial Decision Overturning ObamaCare's Individual Mandate

| Posted in Press Releases

Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s senior Republican member, issued the following statement today after a federal judge in Virginia ruled unconstitutional the individual mandate in the Democrats’ government takeover of health care: "Facing an unprecedented federal overreach into the health care decisions of individual Americans, it is no wonder states and citize... Read more »

Card Check Activism and Secret Ballot Hypocrisy

| Posted in Secret Ballot Watch

As the clock winds down on the House Democratic Majority, workers may be feeling a sense of relief that the assault on the secret ballot is finally ending. But they shouldn't get too comfortable yet – not if unelected bureaucrats in the Obama administration have anything to say about it. A recent ruling by the Obama National Labor Relations Board suggests the threat to the secret ballot will survi... Read more »

Kline Named Chairman of House Education and Labor Committee

| Posted in Press Releases

Rep. John Kline (R-MN) was selected today to serve as Chairman of the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee in the 112th Congress. Kline, who was first elected to Congress in 2002 and is currently the committee's Senior Republican Member, issued the following statement: “Job creation and American competitiveness are vital national priorities. As Chairman, I will ensure they are at the forefront... Read more »

Kline Statement on Mining Legislation

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Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s senior Republican member, issued the following statement today after the bipartisan defeat of H.R. 6495: “It is always unfortunate when opportunities for bipartisan agreement fall victim to partisan politics. Democrats designed today’s vote on a mine safety bill to fail, demonstrating yet again the Majority’s contempt for the l... Read more »

H.R. 6495, the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010

| Posted in Fact Sheets

On April 5, 2010, an underground explosion at Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch mine in Montcoal, West Virginia tragically took the lives of 29 miners. As Congress awaits the results of state and federal inquiries into this tragedy, it is vital to legislate responsibly, taking the time to identify the most effective changes to protect underground coal miners. Republicans are committed to toughening... Read more »

Dear Colleague: H.R. 6495: Legislating Without All the Facts

| Posted in Correspondence

Dear Colleague: Today the House will consider under suspension of the rules H.R. 6495, the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010. Mine safety is an important and complex issue that has historically been addressed on a bipartisan basis. Unfortunately, H.R. 6495 is a flawed bill that is being rushed through an equally flawed legislative process; it does not reflect the kind of enhanced p... Read more »

Kline Statement: H.R. 6495, the Robert C. Byrd Mine Safety Protection Act of 2010

| Posted in Floor Statements

On April 5th of this year, a tragedy struck Montcoal, West Virginia. On that day, an explosion at the Upper Big Branch coal mine killed 29 miners and provided a stark reminder that coal mining is a profession marked by risks and dangers. And while steps have been taken to strengthen protections for miners, this tragedy and others like it remind us that more work remains to be done. I believe steps... Read more »

Roe Statement: Review of the Independent Audit of the Labor Department’s FY2010 Consolidated Financial Statements

| Posted in Committee Statements

As the notice announcing our hearing states, we will be reviewing an independent audit of the Labor Department's financial records. This is a department with a roughly $16 billion budget, 30 agencies, and more than 17,000 employees. A great deal of time and resources were invested in this audit and for good reason: addressing the country’s fiscal challenges will not be possible until every dollar ... Read more »

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