Rep. Slaughter - Improving Miner Safety

The House debates the S-MINER (Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response) Act. Despite significant progress over the last several decades, mining remains one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Mining fatalities occur at a rate more than seven times the average for all private industries, exceeding other dangerous occupations such as construction and trucking. Chairwoman Louise Slaughter of the Rules Committee speaks in favor during debate on the rule.

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[oldhacks]

reduction of enforcement. regulation and oversight . same difference

[fizxgod]

There wasn't a whole lot of legislation involved in the reduction of mine safety. It's was mostly the massive reduction of enforcement by Dave Lauriski, a coal industry crony who was appointed to be the head of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) by Bush for 4 years.

Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul Did, however , vote against the MINER Act of 2006 (S.2803)

[oldhacks]

go look it up. He votes against all government regulation and oversight out of libertarian principle. Its a flawed theory. especially in America where the all mighty dollar dictates how we treat one another.

[liveleaker]

Old sack, please cite your source otherwise your opinions are that of a horse.

[oldhacks]

ron paul voted against mine safety. hes partially responsible for tragedies like this. All to save a penny.