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House Committee Approves Landmark Miner and Worker Safety Legislation

On a 30-17 vote, the House Education and Labor Committee approved legislation today to reform the nation’s mine and worker safety laws. The Robert C. Byrd Miner Safety and Health Act (H.R. 5663) would provide stronger tools to ensure that underground coal mine operations with troubling safety records improve conditions, empower workers to speak up about safety concerns and give the Department of Labor the tools it needs to ensure that all workers go home safely at the end of the day. Continue Reading »
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Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010
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Health Reform: The Affordable Care Act
Students show their support for the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act.

Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act
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Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act of 2010

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